an interesting article about conversion disorder

[sixpack]

as I mentioned in the update a few messages up in September, the girls are all fine once they went through the appropriate counseling.  the parents didn't even want to speak with the media as it "was over and done with"

I realize this thread is from a year ago, but I also wanted to chime in. While I feel that conversion disorders can and do happen a lot of what I read about this also strikes me to believe that some of these gals are suffering from PANDAS. I am not the only person to feel that. I won't post my conspiracy theories and what not, but I do find some of their symptoms interesting given that their are true neurological diseases that go along with them. That is not to say that con

the girls went through blood tests for infectious diseases at the time.  Testing for strep in the blood isn't an odd bloodtest.  My youngest had the test done by the pediatrician a few weeks back because strep can move throughout the system.  Turns out her the strep test was negative.    AND once the girls got into the counseling the symptoms disappeared.

there is no DOUBT in my mind at all that these young ladies (minus the few that acutally had an existing neuro disorder) suffered from conversion disorder. 

PANDAS itself is fairly controverisal.  From what I've read, it has not been validated as a disease entity; it isn't even listed in the DSM or the ICD.

[sixpack]

dern I was modifying my post and ran out of time so here it is again.

as I mentioned in the update a few messages up in September, the girls are all fine once they went through the appropriate counseling.  the parents didn't even want to speak with the media as it "was over and done with"

I realize this thread is from a year ago, but I also wanted to chime in. While I feel that conversion disorders can and do happen a lot of what I read about this also strikes me to believe that some of these gals are suffering from PANDAS. I am not the only person to feel that. I won't post my conspiracy theories and what not, but I do find some of their symptoms interesting given that their are true neurological diseases that go along with them.

This story was in oue local news A LOT last year. the girls went through blood tests for infectious diseases at the time. From reading on a PANDA site strep seems to be the usual cause of PANDAS and it isn't an odd bloodtest.  My youngest had the test done by the pediatrician a few weeks back because strep can move throughout the system cause neuro, kidney and joint issues.  Doc was worried the strep could be at the crux of her issue. Turns out the blood strep test was negative.

 Once the girls got into the counseling, the symptoms disappeared.  I know from reading those saying it was PANDAS the girls had, say that it wouldn't be unusal to see improvment with counseling because PANDAS sort of comes and goes depending on some factors.  Sounds a little convienient to me, but hey, what do I know??? However from my reading of PANDAS, it is, itself, fairly controverisal and it has not been validated as a disease entity; it isn't even listed in the DSM or the ICD.

so there is little DOUBT in my mind that these young ladies (minus the few that acutally had an existing neuro disorder) suffered from conversion disorder. 

[SighNoMore]

PANDAS is being recognized and there are numerous studies by the NIMH. It is a legitimate disease, and our family has seen it first hand. There are numerous research studies, medical trials, etc.
PANDAS doesn't just simply come and go. The symtoms can last for weeks, months, years. With treatment the symtoms can abate and finally dissipate. I am not going to convince you of the legitimacy of this disease, but when you have a loved one suffer from it, and you are in the trenches dealing with the fall out it is a slap in the face to be told it is questionable if it is real.

Read Saving Sammy. It helps to put a voice to what PANDAS does.

[Noahs Mom]

I've met a few people who have had conversion disorder after very traumatic events.  The pain is REAL.  The symptoms are REAL....  I think that's so important for people to understand.  They're not just faking it or being over dramatic.   So heart breaking to see....

I'm glad you posted this!