Could Your Child’s OCD, Anxiety, or Tics Be PANS/PANDAS? Dr. Scott Antoine Explains

PANS and PANDAS can be overwhelming for families, but understanding them is the first step toward finding answers. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Scott Antoine—an expert in emergency, integrative, and functional medicine—to break down these conditions. He shares his personal journey with his daughter's diagnosis, key symptoms to watch for, and cutting-edge treatments, including the role of environmental toxins and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in recovery. We also explore historical cases, immune system dysregulation, and the fight for insurance coverage. If you're a parent, caregiver, or just curious, this conversation will give you the clarity you need to navigate PANS/PANDAS with confidence.----PANS and PANDAS are complex but treatable. Dr. Scott Antoine shares his expertise, his daughter’s journey, and a groundbreaking approach to treatment. We dive into historical cases, the brain’s immune response, and how environmental toxins play a role. Plus, discover how NLP and hypnosis are helping children heal. If you're searching for answers, this episode is a must-listen!----Dr. Scott Antoine is a physician specializing in emergency, integrative, and functional medicine, with extensive expertise in Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). His personal experience with his daughter's diagnosis led him to advocate for better treatment access, including passing legislation for insurance coverage. His book, The Comprehensive Physician's Guide to the Management of PANS and PANDAS, serves as a resource for physicians to enhance patient care and open dialogue within the medical community.----Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Scott-Antoine/100063559377191/?locale=zh_TWInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/drscottantoine/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-scott-antoine-2a599ba9/----Website: ⁠https://www.drohara.com⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnancyohara/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhoharamd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-o-hara-md-mph-faap-390781258/----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/