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There is a condition recognized in the biomedical field for autism and related disorders called PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections). This particular condition is caused by an immune reaction triggered by a toxin produced from a Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal infection. There are various strep bacteria that produce toxins as part of their infectious nature.? Our immune system responds to them in an attempt to neutralize and eradicate these toxins.? Unfortunately, in some individuals, this immune-toxin (aka. antibody-antigen complex) reaction creates immune complexes which are deposited in various tissues of the body.? If these immune complexes land in the kidneys there is an immune reaction called post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis Cheap MLB Jerseys , in the heart it is called rheumatic fever, and in the brain PANDAS can ensue. This autoimmune reaction (self-directed immune reaction to body tissue) in PANDAS is directed to the Basal Ganglia area in the brain. The Basal Ganglia region of the brain when altered or damaged is associated with disorders such as obsessive-compulsiveness (OCD), strange body posturingmovements called chorea, and the typical TIC movements (quick jerking or vocal tics) associated with Tourette?s Syndrome. With obsessive-compulsive behavior anxiety is usually a major problem.
Some individuals on the autism-spectrum suffer with extreme anxiety, but without obsessive-compulsive behavior Cheap Hats , while in others the OCD is severe.? Even though PANDAS remains a controversial topic in medicine it is reported that PANDAS can cause or exacerbate Tics, Tourettes, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.? Approximately, 25% of individuals who have one or more of these conditions have what appears to be PANDAS.
Treatment options are limited, although certain biomedical autism treatments such as low dose naltrexone Cheap Hoodies , dietary intervention such as the gluten and casein-free diet, and various supplements that support normal immune function such as Transfer Factor can be helpful in reducing the overall reactivity of the immune system, PANDAS remains a difficult condition to treat.
Antibiotic therapy has worked for some. I have seen clinically where a short course of antibiotics, such as 10 to 14 days of Keflex, Penicillin or Zithromax definitely helps Cheap Shirts , particularly with the OCD behaviors.? Often times a prolonged course of weekly oral Zithromax has been helpful as suppressing the symptoms of PANDAS. In other situations more advanced biomedical therapies such as intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) are needed to short-circuit the autoimmune response. Plasmapheresis, which is a blood cleansing process performed to help diminish the immune-toxin reactions, has shown benefit for some individuals as well. Unfortunately, no treatment is 100% effective for everyone, and some people remain symptomatic even after medical intervention.? Great Plains Laboratory ? www.greatplainslaboratory carries a Streptococcal Panel which highlights immune reactions to strep. If positive this can then be correlated with behavioral and physical manifestations related to PANDAS to see if a treatment trial is indicated. Plymouth Business Owner & Children聮s Book Creator Mary Shields Releases Barnicle
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PLYMOUTH, Mass. –When Barnicle, a crafty cat, boards the Mayflower as a stowaway, he makes a friend out of a mouse named Agnes instead of making a meal out of her. As their journey to the New World ends Wholesale MLB Hats , the two friends part ways. Barnicle searches for new adventures and Agnes gives birth to her son. Fate soon brings Barnicle together with Agnes’ orphaned son, Husk, in the Wampanoag Village. Can these two unlikely friends take on new adventures together?
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“Barnicle and Husk gives young and young-at-heart readers a fun way to learn about America’s story and rich history through the spirited adventures of endearing fictional characters and amusing illustrations,” said Mary Shields. “Writing this book, with the encouragement of Wampanoag Chief Flying Eagle, Earl Mills Wholesale MLB Shirts , Sr., was a personal and passionate journey, one on which I’m excited for others to join me.”
The first book goes beyond traditional children’s literature and includes an Impact Statement from Linda Jeffers Coombs, Wampanoag historian.
Shields will continue the Barnicle and Husk series with time travel and adventures. The next book is scheduled for release in the Summer of 2018 which will about the Pilgrim’s experience, told to Husk from Barnicle’s perspective.