In our fifth PANS/PANDAS Stories, Lucy McDonald chats with Helen Huitson, a PANS/PANDAS mother and campaigner from the NE of England. She is the mother of the wonderful Jessica, Lucy spoke to in Episode 2. In the podcast, we discuss the terrifying progression of Jessica's illness, what has helped Helen survive it and fight for others to get support. Helen can rarely leave Jessica's side, except when she is at school, as her fits and tics are so frequent. Hers is a story of courage and hope. Hope it helps. 

Lucy x

If your child has developed sudden anxiety OCD or tics, this is the podcast for you. If you are worried you or your child may have PANS/PANDAS, please visit the PANS/PANDAS charity page https://panspandasstories.com

Next week - Dr Tim Ubhi talks about why he now believes strep is the root cause of all PANS infections, the development of his clinic and what to do if you suspect someone you know has PANS/PANDAS.