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amother
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:26 pm
My preschooler tested positive for strep, we went to urgent care due to stomach pain and I had the test done as well. Bh we caught it and he started antibiotics and I gave him motrin for the pain as well. My question is, his behavior today was unusually difficult. Mischievous, biting, throwing stuff - he doesn't usually act this way. Could misbehavior be a result of strep? How long does it last? Sorry for my ignorance, bh my kids don't get sick often and I don't remember another incident like this.
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rosebunch
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:40 pm
Yes, misbehavior is very normal with strep
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Aubergine
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:41 pm
Definitely! Test for Pandas (I believe it comes from strep)
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sweet3
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:41 pm
Yes yes yes!!! I know my kids have strept when their behavior becomes impossible!
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amother
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:45 pm
Her kid currently has strep and is acting up this one time. That is not what pandas is.
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:45 pm
I usually know my 4 year old is sick (could be strep or anything) when he misbehaves. He has high pain tolerance so wouldn’t tell me if his stomach or anything hurts.
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amother
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:48 pm
amother Lavender wrote: | Her kid currently has strep and is acting up this one time. That is not what pandas is. | Behavior changes associated with strep infections is in fact pandas, even if it’s only “pandas minor”, ie goes away when the infection resolves. It’s a sign that there is a misdirected immune response going on.
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Cyclamen
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:50 pm
Can you remember the last time you had strep? Sore throat is really quite painful, plus an overall yucky feeling. Now imagine you’re a toddler feeling like that.
It’s really not so complicated.
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amother
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:52 pm
amother Oldlace wrote: | Behavior changes associated with strep infections is in fact pandas, even if it’s only “pandas minor”, ie goes away when the infection resolves. It’s a sign that there is a misdirected immune response going on. |
This is very scary! What do I do now?
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amother
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:54 pm
amother OP wrote: | This is very scary! What do I do now? | If it’s the first time it happened, you could possibly knock it out with a longer course of antibiotics. Try to get at least 30 days.
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amother
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:57 pm
amother OP wrote: | This is very scary! What do I do now? |
You don't listen to random people and panic. Sick kids can act up, kids on meds can act up. We don't get concerned when a kid acts up once in a while. It's normal. Don't worry unless it continues for a while or happens again. People like to spread misinformation about pandas and scare everyone, just tune it out.
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amother
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Tue, May 23 2023, 9:58 pm
amother Oldlace wrote: | Behavior changes associated with strep infections is in fact pandas, even if it’s only “pandas minor”, ie goes away when the infection resolves. It’s a sign that there is a misdirected immune response going on. |
What do you gain from spreading panic? This is why everyone is turned off by these comments. This is a huge overreaction to a one time incident.
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amother
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Tue, May 23 2023, 10:00 pm
amother Oldlace wrote: | If it’s the first time it happened, you could possibly knock it out with a longer course of antibiotics. Try to get at least 30 days. |
I guess I'll see how his behavior is when he feels better and maybe retest? I don't want to give such a long dose if not needed.
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rubyred
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Tue, May 23 2023, 10:02 pm
It could also be related to the antibiotic itself which alters the gut flora…gut brain connection. I once was prescribed augmentin and started feeling crazy so I called the doctor and they switched the antibiotic.
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rubyred
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Tue, May 23 2023, 10:08 pm
A probiotic may help offset some of the side effects of the infection and antibiotic.
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PinkFridge
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Tue, May 23 2023, 11:06 pm
Not to be nitpicky but the real question is, is misbehavior linked to strep.
Hope everything clears up with no repercussions.
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cnc
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Tue, May 23 2023, 11:08 pm
amother Lavender wrote: | You don't listen to random people and panic. Sick kids can act up, kids on meds can act up. We don't get concerned when a kid acts up once in a while. It's normal. Don't worry unless it continues for a while or happens again. People like to spread misinformation about pandas and scare everyone, just tune it out. |
This . Please do NOT give your kid abx for 30 days because they had strep once . Besides, no doctor in their right mind would prescribe for 30 days.
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giftedmom
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Tue, May 23 2023, 11:09 pm
amother OP wrote: | My preschooler tested positive for strep, we went to urgent care due to stomach pain and I had the test done as well. Bh we caught it and he started antibiotics and I gave him motrin for the pain as well. My question is, his behavior today was unusually difficult. Mischievous, biting, throwing stuff - he doesn't usually act this way. Could misbehavior be a result of strep? How long does it last? Sorry for my ignorance, bh my kids don't get sick often and I don't remember another incident like this. |
In my kids case, and actually Google confirmed this for me, strept exacerbates existing ND symptoms. So less impulse control, less emotion regulation, etc. some of the zaniest things my kids have done, like cover all the walls with marker, was when they had strept. Thankfully my oldest is now outgrowing that and switching to regular strept symptoms.
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amother
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Tue, May 30 2023, 9:16 pm
I'm so worried about my child.
He's usually acting ok, cute smart cheerful, but when he gets upset, he goes absolutely nuts. Maybe once a day or every other day. Biting me, pulling at my clothes and snood. Totally out of control tantrum like he's never had. This is about 5 days in on ABX and I'm trying to give him probiotics too.
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giftedmom
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Tue, May 30 2023, 9:34 pm
amother OP wrote: | I'm so worried about my child.
He's usually acting ok, cute smart cheerful, but when he gets upset, he goes absolutely nuts. Maybe once a day or every other day. Biting me, pulling at my clothes and snood. Totally out of control tantrum like he's never had. This is about 5 days in on ABX and I'm trying to give him probiotics too. |
Could something else be going on? If it was the strept then the abx should’ve helped by now
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