My first thought as I started reading was PANDAS. Had a (thankfully negative) brief episode where PANDAS was on the table for some health issues one of our chil

My first thought as I started reading was PANDAS. Had a (thankfully negative) brief episode where PANDAS was on the table for some health issues one of our children had. My initial reaction was, “Wait. Strep infections can cause mental health issues? WHAT?”. Fortunately all doctors we went to see, including the primary pediatrician, were well acquainted with it and with the blood tests necessary to confirm it. And everyone was willing to throw a strep test in if we asked. It’s non-invasive and easy to administer. Can’t imagine going through this with non-compliant doctors.