Rare disorder may explain 11-year-old's sudden odd tics and moodiness: 20/20 Jul 20 Part 2

Parker Barnes, 11, who suffered from debilitating anxiety, rage and depression, was diagnosed with PANDAS.
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[@kylephillips6650]

I feel bad for Parker he just can’t control himself The knife part just broke my heart

[@Artupzle]

Peter parker

[@Artupzle]

@@elephantplaysx5331 wtf it's spiderman

[@Artupzle]

@@elephantplaysx5331 u bitch stfu

[@elephantplaysx5331]

@@Artupzle ?

[@elephantplaysx5331]

@@Artupzle u bitch stfu

[@sanabellexo]

Really ABC. This is ridiculous. You're reporting on something very serious that could answer so many questions worldwide but you fail to finish the documentary. That's very negligent ...

[@miraculousspacedorito7594]

Sana A yeah

[@KimBouchard]

Do we have to pay to watch the rest? I don’t get why they’re doing this. It’s just click bait.

[@Liz_Dave]

If you live in the usa then you can go on there website and see the full story, but if you’re out side of the usa (like myself) no luck

[@gypsylady179]

The full episodes is posted in the description box

[@Liz_Dave]

Gypsy Lady yes if you live in the USA then you can watch it, otherwise not for the rest of us.

[@erin1630]

My big brother was diagnosed with PANDAS about 2 years ago. It was really scary, he acted like a different person. Luckily he’s doing so much better now! This really breaks my heart, I hope these kids get better soon :)

[@Lamkins._.]

does it go away completely

[@erin1630]

@@Lamkins._. I think it’ll always stay with you, but it eventually it could get to a point where it’s barely even there. That’s what happened to my brother, at first it was really bad, but now, it barely effects his day to day life :)

[@mysteriousgamer5193]

How do they treat PANDAS?? Medication?? 😯

[@hmmthatsinteresting3446]

Erin our grandson might be affected with PANDAS. Gosh the road to getting a dx is ridiculous. We are in NJ. Can you tell me what treatment he received

[@erin1630]

@@hmmthatsinteresting3446 I’m sorry about your grandson. My parents won’t tell me his treatments :( but I’m sure your grandson will get better slowly and surely :)

[@brie3679]

This blows my mind. When I was three I got strep which turned to Scarlett fever, and I was hospitalized. My parents ALWAYS said, this was when I changed. I was this super shy, quiet, sweet girl who suddenly became riddled with anxiety, OCD, Misophonia, Trichotillomania, and anger issues. Like..over night almost. I now think it has something to do with this.

[@SM-zw3on]

Did you have it checked? How is it going?

[@jellysystem2362]

I got PANDAS a few years ago and when I was going through diagnoses they thought it could have been Scarlett fever so I do think it definitely could be connected

[@CutieRingoJoy]

I don’t know but when i was very young i was a social butterfly then suddenly i was shy when i was 5

[@georgiachop]

💯❗️You can still get it resolved now!! Speak to your doctor or a specialist!!

[@ElizabethJasmineNino]

@@CutieRingoJoy that's normal

[@whisperingthylacine]

As a child, I had strep throat like 3 or 4 times. Thank God I never got PANDAS!

[@Philip02K]

You probably got an older antibiotic

[@Philip02K]

Esi Madonna.i love u zain for this song it’s a rare disease that has actual markers.

[@doremichell]

@@Aik642 it's actually a disease. Not all diseases have cures, btw. It's incredibly rare and doctors have just found out about this, so they can't make a cure yet.

[@francesnorred944]

I have ZERO CLue just WHAT is going on with Strep. throat== my father would not let me go to the doctor for mine (it would all work out in the end). After two weeks,, I could eat nothing (beCause the pain was so bad). When he did let me go,, I got to the doctor and was chewed out Royally because of just What COuld happen./// Years later I watched an KZbin video which talked about a woman who had had Strep.,,, didn't go the doctor and lost All four of her Limbs./// The Main reason is what Strep. does to the Heart----VERY DANGEROUS./// THis Pandas diagnosis is a New one to me===I a GLad I got to See It. THANK You....

[@brianapop]

@@Aik642 ummm well you're wrong. You can believe in God, it's totally fine. But you shouldn't judge others and telling us we're wrong for not believing in god. You're telling us to stop saying god isn't real and stop judging but yet you're doing the exact same thing. Hmmm...

[@biggreenleaf7035]

I'm so terrified of strep now because I always get it

[@shannoncates4555]

I think if this is going to happen, it would happen the first or second time . Seems to be immune related and thus far, your body has tolerated it well . I understand your fear , this is a terrifying thing to occur. Maybe discuss with your doctor next time and ask them if this is something that would happen immediately with first or second time or if it still could happen 20 strep throat infections later. Seems since it is immune related and only in those that have this type of immune system response and yours is normal. Hopefully your doctor can answer this and ease your fears.

[@iosmodtester7403]

biggreenleaf has it every happened to you ?

[@sofi1069]

I’ve never had strep

[@MetallicTophat]

I might got strep when I was a kid. I don’t remember anything but I only remember was having like psychological stuff or whatever.

[@SooyeonIdle]

I hear it happens to younger children. I've never gotten strep before so I'm not entirely sure.

[@professionalloser2730]

As someone with PANDAS myself, I'm finally glad my Condition is getting the awareness it finally deserves. I got it very shortly after my 11th birthday. My entire personality right down to my interests was reversed. A once loud, happy, and sporty child turned into a quiet, moody, anxious almost overnight. My permanent smile was replaced by a permanent death glare. I don't think I screamed as much as parker, but I'm pretty sure I cried a lot. It's caused me to spend the majority of my teenage years gradually recovering. PANDAS caused me to get a condition called selective mutism, which means I am mute in certain situations. It developed a few months after I first got PANDAS. I became mute to everyone apart from my mother, even to people who first met me merely hours after my birth. When I was maybe 12 and a half I managed to speak to the rest of my immediate family for the first time, when I was almost 14 I managed to speak to members of my extended family (ironically at my grandfather's funeral). When I was 14 I spoke to strangers on a discord VC for the first time, and also managed to speak to a teacher for the first time. A month before my 15th birthday I spoke to a kid my own age for the first time, which was the longest friendship I've had since I was 10 as it lasted just over a year. And then throughout my time of being 15 I gained 2 more friends who I spoke to verbally. That's all over now, I have no friends again. I'm 16 and I still have it. Loneliness has been the worst aspect of this condition. I had no friends for the first two years after getting PANDAS, and then between age 13-15 I had 5 friendships. Most of them lasted a few months and then sort of fizzled out of existence. Apart from one, but the guy was suicidal and very mentally troubled, hence I sort of took on his troubles as my own to try and help the him but that ended up making me incredibly depressed to the point of self-harming. Once selective mutism has been conquered, PANDAS will be over. PANDAS also caused OCD, which came in the form of intrusive thoughts. The peak of my OCD was at age 13. My intrusive thoughts were always the same, gouging out my own eyes, snapping my neck, dislocating my jaw, and drowning myself in the bath. Along with paranoia, such as a constant fear of being watched by "demonic entities" in dark environments, and sometimes having to check the area outside of my room repeatedly up to 10-19 times. I exclusively have showers these days. No one in my family apart from me knows the true reason why. I may have gotten close to killing myself in the bath once. My intrusive thoughts about drowning myself in the bath suddenly attacked, so I started sticking up head under the water repeatedly. I was simloutuaniously trying to make myself pass out while also trying to keep myself awake at the same time. I got out of the bath after a few minutes and cried. I don't think it was a suicide attempt, because all I did was think about drowning myself and stick my head repeatedly under the water. Suicide was not my intention. However, it could have ended badly so I'm glad I got out. I remember watching the movie 71, great movie about troubles in Ireland but all I could think about was snapping my own neck. Sort of ruined the experience to be honest. Violent movies often acted as a trigger to cause my intrusive thoughts. These days, my intrusive thoughts are quite mild. They mostly come in the form of self-humiliation. For example, what if in the middle of class I just screamed, or got up danced, striped nude, etc. Other times when I am near a girl I'll think about the fact that if I touched a certain area I could get into a lot of legal trouble for Sexual harassment, and yet my hand is so close and it would be so easy to utterly ruin my life by just reaching slightly to my right. Not that disturbing but just irritating. Around age 11-12 it caused many symptoms similar to autism. I was falsely diagnosed with autism a few months after getting PANDAS, no one knew what was going on, not even me. After this my "autism" worsened. Extreme noise sensitivity to the point of wearing ear protection almost constantly, even the sound of the coffee machine was too loud for me. I remember having autistic meltdowns a lot, and crying. Sort of similar to Parker in the video above. It was maybe after a year I first got the condition that I was diagnosed. We went to so many useless therapists who just misdiagnosed it as autism or anxiety due to the condition being so incredibly rare. My entire world changed overnight and no matter how much they asked why, or what's going I couldn't answer. But that's not even mentoining severe anxiety, and join pains every day. Pandas fucking sucks bro.

[@zixzizia1066]

Can it be cured or “fixed”?

[@professionalloser2730]

​@@zixzizia1066 Overtime, if is possible to get over it through tons upon tons of therapists, supplements, and other things. I've had it for about 5 years now. Google says the average is 5-6 months but that's utter bullshit. Pandas takes years to get over.

[@isaac4147]

@@professionalloser2730 maybe not for everyone. Everyone is different

[@williamahkoijr.3822]

Prayers for you Amene

[@eddiehardie8586]

How are you doing now? I have pandas and I got mine cured 2 years ago luckily

[@ilovetaylorswift628]

“Die die Parker” that made me sob.

[@grace_lmy]

ikr thats so creepy and sad :(((((

[@samanthagrantpopsoulrbdoow115]

it made me feel bad for him.

[@wonderfulweg7672]

Poor kid

[@Ackamemnon]

IKR poor kid. my son is autistic when he lost his nana he had a knife and started to stab the counter, that scared my ass

[@drewhernandez9252]

Poor kid

[@adynofpasavil]

One of my friends was diagnosed with PANDAS in 9th grade. I was there for his first incident. We were walking across the campus and he fell over randomly. He laughed it off but when he tried to stand up he passed out and had a seizure. I got help for him and he was gone for about a week. When he came back, he suffered from major ticks and stuttering. Most of his friends ghosted him after that.

[@ryanders7640]

Adyn the Weird Are you still his friend do you still have contact with him do you still know him and is he OK? Just wondering.

[@adynofpasavil]

Yoongi _93 My mother kicked me out summer after 9th grade. I've tried reaching out to all the people I knew at the school but no one, him included ever responded. I ran into him around Christmas last year. He seems to be doing okay.

[@noyemigeorge8225]

Omg I feel so bad

[@Lilylunarhime]

Great "friends" he had.

[@telepups28]

That's sad.

[@JesusChrist-il6nc]

I thought he had sleep paralysis when he was not moving and he was crying with his eyes open

[@nerysghemor5781]

It's an absence seizure.

[@Ronin.Samurai]

@@nerysghemor5781 forgive my stupidity but what is an absence seizure?

[@nerysghemor5781]

@@Ronin.Samurai It used to be called a petit mal seizure. You get an impairment of consciousness without going into full on convulsions and unlike sleep paralysis, it can happen any time of the day.

[@chronin1569]

Thats not how sleep paralysis works. Sleep paralysis is in your head like a lucid dream.

[@fatchungus]

@@chronin1569 wdym ? I’m not good at these things but for what I have studied was sleep paralysis is when your brain is awake but your muscles are asleep ( simplified ) just wondering what you meant exactly.

[@pingspoofer7078]

I’ve never had strep but now I’m super scared of getting PANDAS. I have OCD, anxiety and depression. So now I’m really scared of getting strep and PANDAS. I hope that everyone reading this comment will never have to suffer through PANDAS. And if u have/do I honestly feel so bad for you and i really really really hope that you can find your old self and get better.

[@zaraafarooq]

As long as ur over the “mature age” u will be fine because ur immune system is already built up. Usually kids that go through this get better 95% do fast! Kids get it because they have baby immune systems

[@FlutePlayer777]

You will not get this unless you are a young child. You should be fine as an adult.

[@meganp9107]

Just so you know I’m always here for you, I have ocd, anxiety and depression too so I know how difficult it is.

[@abbycaplinger]

i have PANS which is the same thing as PANDAS just not only strep and I really appreciated this comment. Thank you :)

[@Ok-ds2hc]

I’m the same was with disorders I have a ton but I have got strep like 12 times I’m very lucky but the chance of getting it is not high

[@MagicMason1000]

For anyone that might be scared of getting this, think about this. Since this is an immune system thing, the body should react in the same way to strep throat each time you get it. This means, if you had strep once and your body reacted normally, then you shouldn't get PANDAS the next time you get it.

[@kristinyaekelnegley3978]

Ha? Sounds to me like PANDAS never goes away…

[@suisui1297]

When he was frozen he was having a seizure my sister had the same thing

[@qveenora3]

sui sui yep my dad too

[@skypie5374]

I think that’s an absence seizure

[@pacmantattoo]

Yep. I had a friend who stared at nothing and just walked.

[@kroseandpen4671]

When my grandpa had brain cancer, he would do the exact same thing. He would stare off and not talk or move. It is called an absent seizure.

[@priyushavallabhaneni8654]

Hope she is doing better..and you too

[@theprentissplot]

i started tearing up when they were talking about the knife episode. that’s so very sad

[@kimberlygause]

Me too. I was actually sobbing because it hit home with me and my youngest son experiences.

[@theprentissplot]

Kimberly Gause i’m so sorry that happened. You are both so strong 💪

[@natalieb2]

Kimberly Gause i’m so sorry you had to go through this. it hits home for me too because my brother has taken a kitchen knife to my door and i was bawling. i’m being treated for a whole bunch of mental disorders but it truly does suck. i’m so so sorry you had to go through this!!

[@exri.4032]

yee

[@Heather-hv7me]

I was crying this whole episode. it was too much for me. I dont have a kid but i can't imagine if one of my nieces or nephews did this. it just broke my heart what the parents had to go through and the child too.

[@RobbieBaldphotography2]

Poor kid he seems so loveable and kind and such a wonderful kid I would want a kid like this hopefully he gets the help he needs

[@athenabonney3909]

Idk if anyone is going to see this, but I got diagnosed with a pretty severe case of PANDAS in 2011. I’m 20 now. I’m in college, I’m currently renting my first house, and generally thriving as much as one can in a global pandemic. To anyone who is currently suffering/has a loved one suffering from PANDAS I promise there’s a light at the end. It may not seem possible right now, but I promise you will be you again. Your loved one/child will once again be someone you recognize. If anyone is curious about PANDAS I’m happy to answer whatever questions you have!

[@luckymonkeydoodle6530]

As a Type 1 Diabetic I have also have an autoimmune disease that is NEVER going away. So I will always have to take insulin and monitor my blood sugar. Does constant treatment apply to you too? How do you go about treatment? Will you always need that treatment? What are the medications like? I know these are a lot of questions sorry, I’m just really curious☺️

[@sinahaase9923]

No offense but how can you promise ppl they’ll be themselves again? Is it fully curable?

[@athenabonney3909]

@@sinahaase9923 no offense taken at all that’s a super valid question! PANDAS is something a lot of people grow out of after puberty. I didn’t, but it has become a lot easier to manage. Essentially what happens during a PANDAS flare is an autoimmune reaction triggered by a strep infection that causes brain inflammation. There are a ton of effective treatments for PANDAS now that essentially either reset your immune system and help prevent future strep infections or they target the brain inflammation itself. Prophylactic antibiotics are extremely effective in preventing strep infections and as long as you are proactive in treating flares you can significantly cut down the severity and in some cases more extreme treatments like ivig and certain chemotherapies can put people into extended or permanent remission. The only issue is that PANDAS treatments are often not covered by insurance and a lot of times treatment and even remission is simply not financially accessible to people with this disease. This was a very cursory explanation and I’d highly recommend you check out the SBSK KZbin channel’s episode on PANDAS or at least check out the comment section of the video. A lot of adults with PANDAS have commented on it and there are plenty of explanations and experiences that you can read about there.

[@bellabrunacci6545]

Where is part 2 to Alexias video?

[@HaleyRhiannon77]

SwimBRunacci be paitient

[@bellabrunacci6545]

It’s not that I’m not being patient, they don’t have one.

[@itsjustcarrie_796]

Rightt

[@auroraborealis675]

This is it

[@alicksilomba2237]

Yes

[@ruebugga4669]

I wonder how many other kids have gone undiagnosed ?

[@laurenium.7989]

Amanda Forsyth I did bc I had it 2 years ago and nobody believed us...

[@micaylacatherine2079]

Wow that’s hectic.

[@scootermom1791]

MyLifeCrumbling2Peices 276 Are you getting help now?

[@laurenium.7989]

Angela Warner It’s gone now but it lasted from 2015 to the beginning of 2017

[@jengatowerr]

Because the children with this condition usually get beaten.

[@Channel-zn4yu]

Man these triggered hard memories, just crying at random moments, no nightmares but you just feel scared

[@katemendez4540]

When the mom was comforting him during one of his seizures I actually started tearing up. I cried.

[@ninabina259]

Someone help ABCs KZbin person! Your videos are always titled incorrectly and videos are named part 1 for many videos. Seriously it's not hard to see the problem you guys have. More people comment the SAME thing on so many of your videos. Jesus.

[@Marieparawho]

Eliz S I was about to say the same !!!! The first two said part 1. And is there another after this video because I can't find it. It's like their KZbin is managed by a 10 year old.

[@samanthastuessel7986]

I went to their youtube channel and looked for the ones I watched on this. There were 3 videos about this. I watched all of them and they were pretty much all the same and there was no conclusion. 😑😑 Maybe ABC should stick to TV....lol

[@theApeShow]

That and youtube isn't a platform you should be splitting a story on anyway. This is aggravating (and why new media will continue to dominate).

[@shabee_k]

Eliz S agreed..

[@rolanmcdolan841]

It's Trump's Fault!

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

Wow, hats off to Dr. Swedo for being the first to recognize PANDAS. Hope researchers make further progress on this, and hopefully develop a safe vaccine.

[@Philip02K]

It might be leviquin antibiotic that caused this

[@ciarapotter6424]

Yteah that's what we need more vaccines 🤦‍♀️

[@lillunchbox]

Ciara Potter so you want people to be sick?

[@jjets8775]

@@lillunchbox when they have a vax for car accidents, be sure to be first in line. Geezus. Do some research. 170 million in vaxx injury claims paid so far in FY2019. they have degraded the ingredients ovee tge years. They need to be used with care.

[@Closil4rel]

Ican! Do some research on vaccines

[@elizabethray7773]

My third grade classmate had gotten this. She was so sweet and one day she just snapped. She was such a different person after that. I hope the best for any family who has to deal with this.

[@snailss1964]

Mate wish well for the person facing it

[@uwishuknewnunya7845]

Do u remember what they taught you in 3rd grade about the "word" "gotten"?

[@uwishuknewnunya7845]

@@TheHappyHappyHuman 🙃

[@Dirk_Strider]

@@uwishuknewnunya7845 A year later, but: _"In the United States and Canada, gotten is the preferred past participle form of the verb get. Got exists in all varieties as the simple past form. However, outside of North America, got is the preferred past participle of get." "The meaning of GOTTEN is past participle of get."_ --Merriam-Webster Dictionary

[@laurieberry4814]

I had scarlet fever. I was happy until that happened. I never had seizures, but I noticed big movements in my arms. I feel better.

[@colleencrews9739]

Sounds like a minor seizure.

[@LittleMissStamper]

There's no end..like usual they didn't upload the LAST PART so no point in watching the first 3!!!!!

[@brandy2095]

Little Miss Stamper here's the full story kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnyTfZqrrrSBjq8

[@LittleMissStamper]

Thank You!!

[@sarahziemke48]

Little Miss Stamper totally!

[@rachelel9087]

GAHH blocked by disney on copyright grounds. This is ridiculous

[@turistas4870]

blocked, could someone sum up the last part for us ?

[@topramen7431]

These are such loving parents, my heart goes out to them.

[@isaack8453]

My son struggled with the same seemingly instant onset of personality change at 5. It was terrible and he couldn’t function normally at home or school. We only found out about what it may have been years latter. He is an amazing high functioning adult now. He went from a happy active child to obsessively compulsive. He could shut doors and was in constant fear of physical actions harming others. For example he flushed a toilet at his school and obsessed the whole weekend that he had flooded his school. He poked a shovel in a leaf pile and was convinced he had killed his neighbor friend. He could shut doors for fear he would chop someone’s hand off. His kindergarten teach thought he was just being defiant when before this he was our most compliant child. He left school to be home schooled in kindergarten but was able to return in 3rd grade. It hard to imagine this strong young man ever went through that nightmare. Hope this helps someone else

[@emilykhan8322]

May I ask, when did he begin to recover? What was the recovery process like? Thank you for sharing this!

[@merridethmills2089]

i almost got my freaking tonsils removed because of how many times i got strep throat i’m happy that god blessed me with not receiving this and i pray for these families

[@bangtancrackheads1704]

me too ... l even had an infection in my lymphatic system because of strep throat

[@braesidebikes4344]

so god ignored those other kids?

[@merridethmills2089]

@@braesidebikes4344 god looked out for me take your ignorance else where

[@user-gy9cx4dc9o]

I got my tonsils removed, resulting in my PANDAS symptoms going haywire, causing 4 years of hell for me.

[@samanthastuessel7986]

It's really annoying watching ABC videos because I can never find the ones that go together. I never end up getting to see the end. It gets kinda ridiculous. Update: I went to their youtube channel and looked for the ones I watched on this. There were 3 videos about this. I watched all of them and they were pretty much all the same and there was no conclusion. 😑😑 Maybe ABC should stick to TV....lol

[@PatriciaHenry]

Samantha Stuessel my same thought exactly. That's why I don't watch them. They're not strung together in any decent organised way. Frustrating. 🤔

[@sarahmaesalazar1177]

It's extremely repetitive and never comes to any sort of conclusion

[@britbarbato1120]

I did exactly the same as you and yea all 3 were videos just repeating what we had already seen and none had an ending. Nor is there another video linked that could possibly be the ending 😠😠😠

[@meredithslack850]

Same. Anyone find the ending?

[@FairyRave]

Meredith Slack Check the description of this video. There’s a link to the full episode on the abc site.

[@isabella5347]

This damn strep throat man..

[@zkittlezthabanditt604]

Yeah, I've always thought of it as just an uncomfortable annoyance

[@FlutePlayer777]

@@zkittlezthabanditt604 Usually it is. But in small kids it can develop into an autoimmune thing that attacks the brain. Usually treatable once they find out what it is.

[@teepicgamer73]

@@FlutePlayer777 it’s also the Sam bacteria that causes flesh eating disease :)

[@FlutePlayer777]

@@teepicgamer73 No its not. Flesh eating bacteria is Aeromonas hydrophila. The throat bacteria is Streptococcus pyogenes. Different strain entirely. Also flesh eating does not cross the brain barrier. Mostly eats at your skin.

[@christac2001]

Just stumbled across this video - I went to College with Natalie, and she is the kindest, most caring person!! I'm so sad this happened to her family, and hope that her son gets better.

[@harlethan5748]

I got PANDAS when I was younger and absolutely no doctors knew what was wrong. I got so many tests done and they had no idea what was wrong with me, it felt terrible. Luckily I'm blessed enough to only have OCD, tics and regression rather than anger outbursts and seizures.

[@allymills7089]

I was right... It was PANDAS! Edit: (I am a college student studying public health and neurological studies)

[@g10xz._]

I think I have it....

[@clairvoyiiant]

@@g10xz._ how come ?

[@g10xz._]

@@clairvoyiiant I get angry,sad and happy easily

[@_.kssh._3251]

@@g10xz._ Possibly bipolar im not really sure.

[@g10xz._]

@@_.kssh._3251 maybe

[@hyena4843]

Diagnosed with Pandas? Aww that's cute. *5 Mins later* *shet.*

[@Belladonnadonnaa]

😂😂☝️

[@aussiekween5034]

Mama Chol he didnt know what the disorder was, and afterwards, he realized that it did this to kids. That's all.

[@joemama0405]

Hehehe

[@siennadabunnymom6783]

I have pandas, it’s not as bad as this boy tho, I problem got panda from chronic lime that I had when I was 6. The sucky thing is that I still have lime but that’s bedside the point, from pandas I have bad ticks and sometimes chronic pain, but yea having pandas sucks.

[@jenniferwarshiniack796]

@@siennadabunnymom6783 Damn.when i saw this video ,i never even heard of this.What country u from? ¿》

[@weston6568]

The same thing happened to me as a was a kid when I was soon diagnosed with PANDAS after that my attitude had changed rapidly. I was very angry at everything and everyone. I would hit kick and bite people, as much as I am ashamed of it. Was arrested and sent to a mental hospital at the age of 10 and stayed there for 6 months. After that I was able to mostly control my anger issues.

[@rommy143]

This is so scary! Being in daycare and public school, my kids have gotten strep so many times. I would like to see an update on these kids after treatment.

[@MariaGoJa]

This is so heartbreaking 😢 but the parents seem really empathic with their children. Wish I had empathic parents like that.

[@rockyc6480]

Same 3;

[@psdrpatmdb1315]

I feel bad that you do not.

[@artfitz3357]

I'm not much of a kid person but he's so cute and this makes me feel so bad for the poor kid i just wanna give him a huge hug i hope he eventually gets better

[@ConanExiles02]

Yeah I’m more of an adult person 😂

[@marielagent4387]

@@ConanExiles02 You're not funny.

[@ConanExiles02]

@@marielagent4387 It’s a silly “fall down but can still laugh” world I live in. Lighten up 😸

[@marielagent4387]

@@ConanExiles02 I'm sorry. I'm easily irritated these days. I've got a lot going on, but you're right. I should lighten up a bit.

[@MayaRaimondo]

I hope Parker gets through this and is able to heal through helping others.

[@Lol-ll5gh]

Y’all realize you can put all the parts in one video, right 🤨

[@MakailaMcDaniel]

Who's running ABC's channel??? Like can you please upload videos that have actual conclusions and not just upload 3 videos that are basically the same content.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

makaila mcdaniel Yes!! They're very redundant.

[@clarsamcelhaney9853]

The link to the full episode is in the blurb right under the video. Click "Show more"

[@richardcranium5839]

abc is owned by disney so mickey mouse is in charge

[@alexap2008dell]

Clarsa McElhaney tghqqgu.xbb. X nbdi. Vc Hbzbxbcb. SgbzhbZ

[@LasVegasEASPhoto8]

I have the same thing! Pandas! It has kinda gone away but I have had it right after I had strep. I saw this video and showed it to my parents and boom I got diagnosed. I have also been diagnosed with high functioning autism (Aspergers). I have also been diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I have tried to commit suicide before. I also have many tics. It has gotten better and if anyone has this please know you will get better and it will be ok. I though it wasn’t worth living. But nope it is. I love everyone and you will get better I promise.

[@becauseiknow7645]

LasVegasEAS 702FA So glad you’re getting better. You are awesome to offer words of encouragement to others! Take care🤩

[@LasVegasEASPhoto8]

Because Iknow Thank you so much! I’m glad I’m helping out!

[@colehaileycarly4326]

awww idk what to feel rn like happy sad or what

[@carsonongkaidee8743]

I had this as well and i have the same condition as you, im still trying to recovering from the depression though.... Every night struggling trying to have peace but keeps thinking sad stuff so i hope i can recover soon :D

[@vynx9773]

I have both aspergers and anxiety too

[@carolynadams53]

Poor baby.My heart goes out to this little guy.☹️

[@JillyKins]

This is absolutely heartbreaking to witness, I can't even begin to imagine what it is like for the parents

[@mechellabella4373]

Don't you guys hate when they never upload the rest of the video?! Part 3?

[@hellokaylee2977]

Dude it’s in the description box below... You can only watch it if your in the USA but if your not you can’t watch it.

[@lkjhb1]

Strep Throat is mutating

[@alyssarasmussen1723]

ikr lindsey

[@alyssarasmussen1723]

?

[@16jeonglvr_]

Facts hope I don’t get the corona virus 🦠 tea sis ☕️

[@altaccount121]

Dont give 2020 any ideas

[@Grapesodatime]

Huh

[@leslierock7019]

My son was diagnosed with PANDAS when he was around 12. Middle of July at church camp, he came home early for sudden onset of involuntary tics and head shaking. First thing my amazing doctor asked, was if he's had strep lately. I didn’t think so, but wondered how that relates to these tics. Doc said streptococcus can lie dormant in ur body for 7 years. If not treated with COMPLETE round of antibiotics, it can bring on PANDAS. Honestly, I think my kids gave up after 5 days of horse pills, so the virus was never killed! I was never informed how CRUCIAL this really was. My sons strep test came out positive, from a blood test. Has treated with antibiotics for 3 months. His head shaking turned into eye blinking. He can feel it coming on, usually stress or headaches bring them out. I thank God how lucky we were, to have an amazing doctor of 40-plus years. He just knew🙏🏻🙌

[@randikiele3834]

I bawled throughout this video. How awful for the family and this little boy!! I am hoping he will overcome this as soon as possible. Best wishes.

[@cateyclancy4412]

Where’s the second part of Alexia’s video I want to know what happened??????

[@sweetphyco4787]

Same

[@misatoholic]

@@yellownoodles1809 How do you know

[@iisparklez]

@@yellownoodles1809 ughhhh this is not funny don’t go saying this this is what really happen the link won’t work but just search up PANDAS/PANS Alexia

[@lasyra5835]

@@yellownoodles1809 he committed suicide?! Is that true how did you know

[@kaeyastoe3125]

@@yellownoodles1809 Omg that's so sad

[@yurupivo3507]

I wish my dad had been supportive when I was going through this instead of doubling down and telling me it was my fault creating anxiety, depression and self-hatred that I've still internalized to this day.

[@xone3824]

Long walks are great ...

[@missmoonlight629]

I hate that

[@2katkitty]

PANDAS. My daughter suffered with this over 20 years ago and I still can't believe it is being misdiagnosed. Any young child that has a sudden onset of psychiatric symptoms after a strep infection should be assumed to have PANDAS. Luckily, my daughter's symptoms abated slowly and she is leading a normal life. There is hope.

[@hakkdgutzz]

I love how his parents tried their best to stay calm throughout this entire incident. I hope Parker is alright.. :(

[@deherrialuvs5516]

I had strep throat when I was their age but the doctor called back and said it was somthing else and I even took antibiotics for the “strep throat” I’m just glad god was with me and I didn’t develop this, for whoever sees this and is going though what these families go thru u are not alone god is sitting there with out though the whole thing he is inside of that child working him/her though it.

[@elysian8823]

God** !!

[@Floodpro-ol8wj]

@@elysian8823 👍

[@briannavlopez]

*God and Amen praise the Lord!

[@briannavlopez]

@@ozymandes God is everywhere helping people

[@shilde]

This is gut wrenching to watch. The heartache is palpable. I can’t imagine having to see any of my kids through this. Much love to this family. 🙏💫

[@quartz_quill]

As somebody who has suffered from this hell since I was 7, I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. I’m nowhere near the end of my journey, and I don’t intend on giving up along the way. However, I’d like all of you who are experiencing PANDAS or PANS to know that you CAN make it. We will make it. It’s hard to believe, I know, I have trouble believing it too sometimes. But then I wake up on a particularly good day and smile and just go “wow so this is what is feels like to be genuinely happy”. You are all worth it. You are strong. We stand together. 💞💜❤️💛

[@seanbaritone]

HECK YEAH! 🤩🤩👊👊👏👏

[@ch3xm1x3d6]

I developed it around the same age with similar symptoms. I really hope more research and such is done about it. I've considered advocating for it, but I will say I am thankful for all of you people who never had it. It very quickly can take things apart in your own life and it's more difficult to diagnose for sure since it has so many symptoms of other mental illnesses. Everyone take care of yourselves!

[@bjorksmom3028]

Currently recovering from PANDAS, ask me anything!

[@lizysoringmeyer1934]

idiot stupid what is the treatment? When did it happen to you? How are you doing? How did u find out what it was?

[@expression3639]

How does your head feel when you have PINDAS?

[@rachelel9087]

recovering....is there a cure? An autoimmune doesn't usually have a cure....?

[@bjorksmom3028]

Sorry guys, KZbin didn't give me notifications that you responded to me. Lizy - It's treated with antibiotics (to prevent bacterial infections which can cause it to flare up), supplements (to reduce inflammation), and medical treatments (IVIG, an intravenous infusion of antibodies from healthy people, and plasma exchange, a procedure in which they remove your blood plasma and replace it with blood plasma from healthy people). It happened to me when I was 9 or 10, and I'm doing pretty good now! I found out what it was when my therapist told my mom about it after months of unsuccessful cognitive behavioral therapy. We then saw a doctor, and he ran blood tests for strep antibodies. My levels were through the roof at over 2000 - a normal level is under 200!

[@bjorksmom3028]

Expression - You mean when I have an episode? I didn't really have seizure-like episodes like Parker. When it was really bad, I'd get these episodes of extreme anger over the smallest of things and I'd only want to kick and punch and throw various objects, even though I knew my anger was irrational. It felt like my body was boiling from the inside out, and the anger could last for more than an hour. Then, when it eventually went away, I'd feel really depressed because I knew something was wrong with me but I didn't know how to fix it and I was upset with myself for putting my family through that. These episodes could happen multiple times a week, but as I started to improve with treatment, they moved further and further apart until they eventually disappeared completely. I haven't had one in a long time.

[@brm9656]

When I was around 6 or 7 I cought the flu after coming home from a family trip to India. For maybe 2 months I would sleep walk everynight and cry uncontrollably and have anxiety attacks. I can't remember one time where I was sad or scared during the day, it was always at night. I must've been in a unconcious state. I haven't experienced anything like it since.

[@seniarole6960]

w҉h҉e҉e҉l҉z҉ wow you’re very unlucky I’ve only had seasonal flu

[@kori368]

My brother had too after coming from India…

[@calypsosnowy]

Yes, Parker, I agree with you, psychiatric wards are horrible, I went to one 2 years ago when I was 11, and it sucked. I was there for self destructive tendencies, and it didn't help me. Instead, it made me feel worse

[@fuzzyprosl]

Thanks for leaving us hanging on the outcome.

[@ksnarks]

"It's like something stole our child" ......... welcome to the nightmare of autism for a mother who doesn't know what autism is. Who use to snuggle and sing songs with her sweet kiddo then BAM... can't even touch him. Thankfully now he is 10 and my best friend and can even say a few words.

[@nikkipyros326]

Praying

[@vynx9773]

I have autism /:

[@rhythmneko]

I really hope it will get better.

[@ksnarks]

@Brett Augustine hm. I get this comment for sympathizing with fellow struggling parents... nice!

[@givenoodle8257]

@Brett Augustine I'll be praying for you Brett!

[@mnikaluza4]

Thank you for covering this. I have 2 children who suffered with PANDAS. It was a nightmare

[@sophiagrande2877]

mnikaluza yuwaste Do they still have it?

[@-willow-980]

My parents had to deal with my brother and I having PANDAS.

[@williamahkoijr.3822]

Ancestral Curse is now Canceled in Jesus mighty name Amene

[@jessw.8514]

His parents are amazing with him! So patient.

[@identizero]

reading the comments really just goes to show the amount of people have experienced this even if you are already better i hope you will never experience that again and i wish you good health, stay safe and drink lots of water

[@rawrberrysonline]

Shane needs to help ABC with their KZbin channel...

[@MsBelovedWarrior]

This aged poorly.

[@naomiperez10]

BRAIN ON FIRE. Check it out..! It's a movie with a real doctor in it who can most likely help ,he still has real cases the autoimmune system that affects the brain ! My name is Naomi Perez and you should watch BRAIN ON FIRE please prayers to all these kids..

[@paylove5173]

Naomi Perez exactly what I was thinking

[@bodhiswayze1892]

I hope that he's doing better 4yrs later. I'm rooting for you little guy ☹️

[@geekyelfgypsy]

My family friend was diagnosed with PANDAS and it's no joke. He seems to be doing better after going to the Mayo Clinic and getting treatment. It was scary watching him change into a different kid.

[@savinggrace9844]

He has such beautiful parents! I pray that God reveals the answer to the problem!🙏🏾😭

[@amyz8649]

no... the answer was already revealed...by science

[@scootermom1791]

Kala Hathorn You are SO right! I watched the rest of this episode on ABC. His mom's employer was able to get their insurance policy changed to cover the antibiotic treatment he's receiving. The parents are also trying to get a better procedure approved for him that's offered by a Dr. Latimer. But they said they are willing to sell all their stuff and their home and live in an apartment simply to pay for the treatment their son needs if they can't get insurance to cover it. I wish all parents were as good as these ones are. We definitely would live in a better world.

[@yendigarcia5158]

Day

[@Yasmeen02Forever]

They ALREADY DID THOUGH.

[@bookishlyhaileybrooke]

I had chronic strep as a child and currently have a diagnosis of OCD and GAD. PANDAS was actually something my doctors considered as a diagnosis because, although I always had symptoms, it became exponentially worse at age 8-10. A family friend who actually has PANDAS has it so much worse than I and it’s so important that we look at strep throat more closely and erase the stigma against these awful conditions

[@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364]

This Doctor is fabulously amazing!

[@MaxisalloverSmoky]

Thank you Juju and ABC I so appreciate this uplifting informative reporting.

[@Siyanibingelela]

I went to a school with a boy who had this. Our teacher set us down and told us what was going on. He was never bullied and he was treated well through elementary school. It’s so upsetting.

[@parrotpirate9648]

I'm so so sorry my heart breaks hearing his mama say "I'm right here I'm right here" I know that feeling when your baby in pain or scared. I legit want to reach inside of them and take away whatever is harming them and take it on yourself. Bless you for loving your child so much!!!

[@katymorgan1691]

This needs to be know worldwide!!! This breaks my heart!

[@stacieface7427]

We've been struggling with my sons sudden change in behaviour for years after a particularly bad case of scarlet fever. His behaviour mirrors that of the girl. I'm just speechless!

[@maxcovfefe]

I have a nephew with PANDAS. Thanks for shedding some light on this!

[@maxcovfefe]

@Shelby Decker Please stop hurting yourself. There is support for people with chronic illness. You don't have to punish yourself.

[@tiredcitizenz1925]

@Shelby Decker hey hey everything is gonna be okay man i have a discord server for pans the community would love it if you joined

[@qtcarmen7d896]

Where’s part 3???!!!

[@ziggi4463]

I had to search for part 2, this is BS

[@bakaneko9741]

Give it some time.... They just posted parts 1, 2 today and usually, if there are more parts from an episode... It sometimes it takes a day or two (sometimes 3 if it is a lot of parts) before all parts go up when ABC News posts like this

[@cathyt144]

Baka Neko i suppose if we dont want to wait and we are curious enough we can always Google PANDAS. Or ask siri. My heart breaks for these kids and their families. 😢

[@kristinsteele9161]

This is why I’m going to unsubscribe to this channel. I can’t stand not finding out what the ending is. Soooooooo *$@#!^% frustrating. 😡

[@brandy2095]

Qtcarmen7 W here's the full story kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnyTfZqrrrSBjq8

[@bustingbuster8398]

Oh my god I knew from the very beginning it was about this. I have had this since 2015, 7 years now I’m still in shock that it’s finally getting recognized. When I had it, it started with a sore throat too and my parents thought I had seizures but I was twitching and back then there were very few that knew about it. When I was getting mad I felt like I was trapped just watching myself say bad things. Then after, I would always ask myself, “what’s wrong with me .” I really just want to be normal and it would drain all of my energy. I would never remember anything. It felt like it was in a dream and we found out like 2 or 3 years after. We went from doctor to doctor. I was just getting medicine that would not help. I gained so much weight on one medication and when I got sick I would get super mad out of nowhere. We learned that when I would get mad then it meant I was sick and I got no other symptoms like fevers etc. I would just get mad and what my doctor said is that when I get sick my white blood cells instead of killing the bacteria they go and pretty much just attack my brain. So my brain would get inflamed and that’s why I got mad but then people and doctors were learning about it . We drove so far to find doctors. That’s mostly my story and I’m still in treatment including IVIG and meds. I’m still in treatment but I’m getting better so that’s my story. If any one else has pans or pandas, I pray you get better soon. I would love to hear others stories too.

[@amydanielson9252]

My son inexplicably developed severe tics overnight when he was in second grade. Teachers sent him to the office for “rolling” his eyes at them. He was unable to focus on a TV or whiteboard without violently jerking his head and rolling his eyes. He had such a hard time...he knew he was doing it, and described it as an itch that he just had to get rid of. Family members tried to convince me it was no big deal, others that I must have allowed him to watch inappropriate programs (it was near Halloween)...I do not remember now him having unusual tantrums, etc. he had always been a rough and tumble type kid. While visiting doctors for an unrelated skin condition, PANDAS was suggested by one doctor. About five weeks after his tics began, we stopped just as quickly as they had started. I believe to this day that strep infection that he had that fall and PANDAS was the reason his temporary uncontrollable head and eye movements. It was truly a terrifying thing. Best wishes to these families. I hope that their children are doing well.

[@parispaterson5770]

Aw so heartbreaking stay strong ❤️❤️

[@crystalm4324]

Hello ABC there’s this thing called links in the description. Try it!! It’s nonsensical to piece out a story with no conclusion and no information on where or when the next part can be found. If you can’t do it properly, don’t do it at all!

[@clarsamcelhaney9853]

The link to the full episode is in the blurb just under the video box. Click "Show more"

[@Akane1332]

yeah, too bad it's only for people in the US

[@youlooked1908]

I feel so bad for him. I have PANS too, not diagnosed until 12 or 13. Mine was triggered by a virus, and now I get sick more often and one week before I’m sick, to around a month after I have worse symptoms. Such a horrible thing to live with, My prayers go out to Parker.

[@indisishir]

Poor love I really feel for Parker. Thankfully he has a great family 💜

[@abigailweir2684]

I'm actually really sad they never finished this documentary. I suffer from PANDAS and it is something many people don't know about and should learn more on because many people actually have it and just don't know. I'm honestly really disappointed.

[@leor7528]

i just mumbled to Parker through my phone: Parker... Parker... calm down.. you’re im full control.. just.. take a deep breathe.. it’ll be okay.. Parker... relax.. it’s gonna be alright.. I wanted to hug him

[@Elizabeth-tn8tr]

I had strep a few years ago for a month or two but this didn't happen and I'm so glad.. Because my whole family got it and my siblings were 3, 8, 12, 15, and i was 11. So I take it as we're very lucky! As rare as it is we could've still gotten it and I'm glad we didn't! Bless Parker and Eliexias poor souls!

[@kitti3thesnake581]

I feel so horrible for them everyone in these situations, the victim, the parents- the siblings, everyone.. i can't even imagine being in this situation. everything about it breaks my heart and i can't help but cry...

[@CeCeBookworm07]

Geez I’m so thankful! I had strep throat really often when I was younger. And I still get it really often! I’m so thankful I never got panda’s, and all my prayers go out to those family’s.❤️❤️❤️

[@sambutler8184]

Poor kid may God bless his soul

[@SMNcraze22]

Wow, so very interesting. Thanks to the parents for sharing their stories. Go bless

[@hannahlynne8541]

As someone with pandas i understand how he feels.

[@goofball2228]

Is PANDAS curable?

[@kiwi6421]

@@goofball2228 It is treatable but will typically come back if the person is infected with strep or other illnesses again. The severity differs from person to person. Some people make a very good recovery, others suffer well into adulthood.

[@bellyfulochelly4222]

"This kind does not come out except by prayer and fasting."

[@van4195]

ok cultist

[@tibo6749]

No offense, I'm a Muslim, but that's bullshit.

[@sabrinar90]

@@tibo6749I am a Muslim and I agree

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

What a load of tripe.

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

@@sabrinar90 I agree with you and @Kar Tibir, but religious beliefs have nothing to do with it. You're just decent human beings who recognize when medical attention is required. My neurologist is a Muslim, too. Medical expertise is what I need and get from her, not prayer and fasting.

[@AsheTacitE]

poor guy. he has so much spirit in him when they're interviewing him. glad to know hes aware though. So much charm I'm the little guy. Hope he gets better!

[@tammycalhoun9584]

This is so profound yet makes sense, very glad this doctor discovered the condition.

[@oliverbriscoe243]

The contractor who built my grandmother's ADU's daughter, had at the time been recently been diagnosed with PANDAS. I remember hearing scary things about it from my mom, and I truly feel sorry for anybody affected by it. That, combined with a couple of other factors, caused the contractor to lose his business. I am so sorry, Brian.

[@tuesdaypatience]

My 12yr old was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder last year after a long period of increasingly fearful, obsessive, and avoidance behaviors. We searched for answers, as well, but never found a triggering factor other than possibly the very beginning of puberty (which I still doubt as she physically is STILL built like an 8yr old boy over a full year after the onset of her issues). I’m going to look back through her history and see if she had strep around the time this started. She had a SEVERE bout of strep at a year old that landed her in the hospital for a week, but I don’t think that fits the parameters.

[@tuesdaypatience]

kola from tommorow Thank you very much. I’ll talk to her GP, her therapist, and her psychiatrist about it. There are definite genetic factors that play a part in her disorder. I was diagnosed was a severe panic disorder with agoraphobia at the age of 22 (so that was 22 years ago!) and am still very affected by it to this day. But I struggled with anxiety and crippling scary thoughts and avoidance behaviors for most of my childhood. Unlike my daughter, I DID have bouts of strep several times a year starting at about six months of age until I was well into adulthood. I had scarlatina (scarlet fever) with strep at least once, as well.

[@Davett53]

So sad. I had strep throat at least twice, when I was a kid in the late 50s & in the early 60s like in 1957 and 1960. I only recall having extremely high fevers, that caused me to hallucinate. I had wild delusions that seemed so real, and I was a talkative kid so I described them to my parents, primarily my mom. She was able to calm me down, and helped me back to reality. I have to wonder now, because not long after those situations I began to become severely depressed. And I told my mom I wanted to kill myself, fairly often,.....she always helped me break out of those periods of deep depression. I was extremely anxious and depressed from those days forward. Those depressed moods followed me through all my school years, and it wasn't until I was at college, when my depression came back. Bouts of depression, not constant depression. I loved college life, I found what I wanted to do, and accomplished much, and I graduated with honors and even won a scholarship that paid for my sophomore through senior years of college. Though depression followed me through my whole life,.....I am 67, now. I had been on various medications, and I am off of them now. They helped greatly, at times,...but they also destroyed my personality and damaged my creative spirit. I survived, but I will never get back the creative spirit I had in my 20s, & 30s.

[@sexyquesadilla4423]

I used to have a mild version of this. I would flail around in my bed like I was possessed and I still have tics and have depressive episodes. I know that It was never as bad as his is right now, but I know how bad it can feel. It's not just "depression". I hope he can find peace.

[@mcgirlletsgo7135]

I know a woman who both kiddos have this. It’s sad but she does a great job taking care of them!