Uncovering the Hidden Signs of PANS/PANDAS

At ReligenDX, we are revolutionizing diagnostic testing by equipping healthcare professionals with cutting-edge tools for early detection, targeted interventions, and improved patient outcomes. Our innovative solutions, including the Folate Receptor Antibody Test (FRAT) for PANS, PANDAS, and Autism, provide critical insights into neurological and immune-related conditions. With a commitment to scientific excellence and personalized medicine, ReligenDX empowers clinicians to make informed decisions and optimize treatment for every patient.Website: fratnow.com or religendx.com----Feeling lost and overwhelmed by your child's sudden behavioral changes? You're not alone. In this episode of the Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast, Dr. Lindsey Wells joins me to share her holistic approach to treating children with these complex disorders, emphasizing the impact on the entire family. We also discuss her three-pronged treatment strategy, the connection between tick-borne diseases and neuroinflammation, and the critical role of caregiver well-being in a child’s recovery.----Beyond medication, there's a powerful, holistic path to healing PANS/PANDAS. In this episode of the Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lindsey Wells to highlight the importance of a holistic, family-centered approach to treating these complex disorders. We discuss how these conditions often run in families, with siblings sometimes showing mild symptoms before full-blown flares occur. Dr. Wells elaborates on the critical role of early intervention in identifying underlying infections like Bartonella and Babesia, which are frequently overlooked but can significantly impact neurological health. Through a three-pronged approach—including antimicrobials, immune modulation, and symptom support—she has helped countless children stabilize and recover.Dr. Wells also stresses the profound impact of caregiver well-being on a child’s healing process. She shares research showing that parental stress, particularly in mothers, can trigger or worsen the symptoms of PANS/PANDAS. She discusses how implementing simple self-care strategies, such as intentional breathing exercises and structured breaks, can help parents improve their own well-being and their children's health outcomes. This episode is an invaluable resource for families navigating PANS/PANDAS.----Dr. Lindsey Wells is a naturopathic physician based in Trumbull, Connecticut, specializing in pediatric integrative care for PANS/PANDAS, autism spectrum disorder, and tick-borne illnesses. She uses a personalized, whole-family approach that incorporates botanical medicine, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, nutrition, and counseling. Her goal is to support not only the child but the entire family unit, believing that when a child struggles, the whole family is affected—and healing must be a shared journey.Dr. Wells is a fellow with the Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs and the first author of a key publication on folate receptor alpha autoantibodies in individuals with PANS/PANDAS. She frequently lectures on neurodevelopmental disorders and is the author of Super Sam and the Battle Against PANS/PANDAS. A past president of the Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians Association, she also created the Well-Minded Mommas Club, a support community for mothers of children with complex medical needs.----Website: https://lindseywellsnd.com/----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/