Progress for the future of PANDAS?

[monarchcat]

My step son just started medical school and he said that just yesterday he sat through a lecture by a neurologist who discussed tics and tourettes. The dr. mentioned PANDAS during the talk and didn't seem to indicate that it was at all controversial or "non-existent".

 

I find it ironic and remarkable that my PANDAS son's pediatrician had never heard of PANDAS, but my 1st semester med school son is now informed on the subject. I can only hope that the new generations of doctors are going to pave an easier road for parents like us, and our PANDAS kids.

[Kayanne]

That is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing that.

[thereishope]

It makes you realize that you should not dismiss a young doctor just based on their age and experience. They may have the most updated information out there. They also still have the drive to learn and conquer challenges.

[ShaesMom]

It makes you realize that you should not dismiss a young doctor just based on their age and experience. They may have the most updated information out there. They also still have the drive to learn and conquer challenges.

 

 

We have actually had the best luck with the younger doctors. Our Ped has only been in practice for 6 years and she never flinched when we mentioned Pandas. Our Rheumy who is in his early 30's told me that he had seen an actual "true" case of Pandas during his residency. I believe his definition of "true" meant that there was inflammation on the MRI.