PANS/PANDAS Flares

Let’s Talk About PANS/PANDAS Flares

Whether your child has been diagnosed or is only suspected to have PANS or PANDAS, a flare is a flare — and they can be terrifying.
It’s heartbreaking to witness your child suddenly experience explosive rage, OCD behaviors, tics, visual hallucinations, intense irritability, or extreme anxiety. Many parents describe it as feeling like their child is "on fire."
Flares can be triggered by infections, stress, or environmental factors. With the wave of illnesses this past winter and spring, I’ve worked with many families whose children have faced sudden and intense flares.
While some flares are easy to spot, others can be more subtle. If you are unsure what PANS/PANDAS symptoms are, look here at PANDAS Network.

How Can Homeopathy Help?
Here are a few homeopathic combinations to consider:

• Belladonna 200C + Apis 200C — Best for sudden rages, aggression, and irritability. Helps to calm brain and systemic inflammation.

• Belladonna 200C + Apis 200C + Histaminum 200C — Useful for the same symptoms as above, but especially if you suspect underlying MCAS, histamine issues, or allergies are contributing.

• Stramonium 200C + Apis 200C — Recommended for sudden rage and fury, particularly when there’s a fearful element, like a sense that something is after them.

Dosing Instructions
• Dissolve 2 pellets of each remedy in one 8oz glass of water.
• Give 1/2 tsp from the glass.
• The frequency depends on the severity of the flare — the more intense the flare is, the more intense the dosing should be - ie: dose every 20 minutes, every 2 hours, or once daily for up to 7 days. Once you see improvement, begin to spread out the dosing farther apart.

What if your child won’t take the remedy?

Dosing in a Flare:

• drop a few drops in mouth

• drop a few drops on belly button or pulse points on wrist

• put in a spray bottle and spray around child, in their field

• wait till there is a lull in flare and dose then

The ultimate goal is to reduce inflammation permanently so that the flare combo is no longer necessary. This is achieved through comprehensive homeopathic care. However, in the meantime, you can use the combo as needed for symptom relief.

As always, consult with a homeopath to ensure the best care for your child.