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PANS & Toxic Mold – A Hidden Link
What happened to my child is a question I’ve heard multiple times. Years ago, it was a question I asked myself amidst many tears. As I’ve sought to connect the dots and help mothers think back to when their child changed, toxic mold exposure has come up, time and time again. “We moved into a…
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PANS/PANDAS: The Hand Grenade in the Middle of Your Dining Room Table
“She can’t brush her teeth anymore or get out of bed without help.”“He has seizures upon waking, had to quit school, and is terrified of his own thoughts.”“I can’t do this anymore. My child wants to die, and each night, he prays for God to kill him.”“Our child’s life has been replaced by rituals. Nothing…
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If your child has PANS/PANDAS, Lyme Disease, or Mold Toxicity you could be accused of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.
An article published today highlights the story of another mother in the state of FL who lost custody of her child with PANS & Lyme Disease after being accused of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. After reading the news article, I felt the need to write a few thoughts for parents, caregivers, and those with misunderstood…
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PANS/PANDAS Thoughts
“The family stress is through the roof with this syndrome (PANS/PANDAS) — by some measures (it is) higher than kids who’ve been diagnosed with leukemia.”Susan Swedo, MD I feel Dr. Swedo’s quote so deeply. The stress is traumatic and destabilizing, to say the least. Families who have children with inflammatory brain conditions and neuroimmune conditions…
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Mold Illness, AE/PANS/PANDAS Thoughts
The journey through Mold IlIness and conditions like PANS, a type of Autoimmune Encephalitis isn’t easy.We’re all struggling through unspoken battles, some of us more than others. Every once in a while, I hear someone say how strong I am. When people admire my strength, I have to remind them that I’m just as fragile…
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Autoimmune Encephalitis Can be Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder and/or Schizophrenia
If you have a child (young or old) who has been put on antipsychotic medication or institutionalized due to OCD, paranoia, extreme memory loss, excessive feelings of guilt or despair, confusion, seizures, etc., please consider that your child’s symptoms could be related to an injury, exposure, infection or even an undiagnosed cancer. Mental Illness is…
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Toxicant Exposure Symptoms in Babies & Toddlers
I was sharing with a mom of a toddler recently and was discussing some of my own observations with little ones when it comes to toxicant exposures. I thought I’d share the information here as well. In this post, I’ll share some of the main symptoms in babies and toddlers I’ve documented over the years,…
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Toxic Gases & Fungus Can Cause Crib Death
Did you know fungus can interact with mattress chemicals to create poisonous gases that can cause crib death? Keep reading to learn how this happens and be sure to pay special attention to the mention of fungus interacting with mattress chemicals to create poisonous gases. This isn’t something you will hear from your pediatrician. Do…
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Mold Illness Thoughts & Words of Encouragement
In this post, I wanted to share some of my recent thoughts, and a word of encouragement for those who are navigating through chronic illness as a result of toxic mold exposure and other toxicants. As we encounter many trials and difficulties throughout our day, let us remember to be kind and show compassion! Some…
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Toxic Mold Exposure Can Cause Rage & Neurological Symptoms
Yes, it’s true, mold exposure can cause rage and a host of other awful symptoms. Exposure to mycotoxins, which are toxic substances (secondary metabolites) produced by certain types of mold, can have serious health effects. One of the most disturbing of these effects is the potential to cause rage, as well as other forms of…
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