Setback today :(

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Link to Buster's rating system...

 

http://www.latitudes.org/forums/index.php?...ic=6685&hl=

 

Also, allergies are a trigger for my son too. When he was recovering from his third strep triggered exacerbation, he had an awful setback. It took me a bit to figure out why he had a negative strep test. His PANDAS symptoms surfaced about a week before the physical allergy symptoms surfaced. All he had was bad, bloodshot eyes, but once I got his allergies under control, I definitely noticed his PANDAS getting better. As for allergy meds, it varies from child to child. On day 11 of Claritin, my son got super hyper. For him, dye free Benadryl worked. The only allergy meds I've heard to stay away from is Singulair. Also, be aware that allergies can eventually cause sinus infections too.

 

As for the charting system, I do suggest if you see a big increase in the number rating and a worsening of symtpoms, jot down what was going on at a the time. You may begin to notice patterns. I did a journel. Journals are more time consuming, but I found it helpful to see patterns and keep track of his recovery and setbacks.