Posted by Minnie-Haha on April 14, 2005, at 17:04:01
In reply to psychotic depression... and sinus infection?, posted by NDS on April 14, 2005, at 3:05:47
Have you ever heard of PANDAS?
"PANDAS, is an abbreviation for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. This term is used to describe a subset of children who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and/or tic disorders such as Tourette's Syndrome, and in whom symptoms typically worsen following strep infections such as 'Strep throat' and Scarlet Fever."
We have a tendency to ear infections, sinus infections, and strep throat in this family. In addition, I had a strange viral infection and a long bout with vertigo prior to my first episode of depression that required medical therapy. Very interestinggg... (This kind of stuff can make you crazy.)
I heard about PANDAS when I was researching my son's developmental problems. The web site is http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov/research/pdn/web.htm
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