Untangling PANDAS & PANS: Conversations about Infection-Associated, Immune-Mediated Neuropsychiatric Disorders

S2 E14: When Everything Changes: Jen's Journey with PANS/PANDAS and the Fight to Be Believed


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In this powerful episode of Untangling PANDAS and PANS, host Susan Manfull, PhD sits down with Jen, a resilient young woman whose health took a devastating and mysterious turn in her early twenties. From being taken out of work on a stretcher—twice—to struggling for answers amidst an array of debilitating physical and psychiatric symptoms, Jen shares a deeply personal account of navigating a fragmented medical system while battling PANS/PANDAS and related autoimmune conditions.

Jen recounts her long history of strep infections, early signs of neurological distress, misdiagnoses, and the profound impact of being dismissed by the medical community. She opens up about the moment she was finally heard, the diagnosis that changed everything, and her journey toward recovery with IVIG treatment. Now in graduate school and reclaiming her life, Jen offers hope, insight, and advice to others walking a similar path.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

Credits: Music by Kingsley Durant from his "Convertible" album

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Untangling PANDAS & PANS: Conversations about Infection-Associated, Immune-Mediated Neuropsychiatric DisordersBy Susan Newman Manfull, PhD

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