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Does treatment for pans and pandas actually work?

40 people answered this on the record, across 4 organisations. The change they described most often was better family or relationship life — 21 of 40 raised it unprompted. 18 described symptoms resolved or reduced. The timeframe described most often was over a year. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.

Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-04-02. Updated as new interviews arrive.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

What the answers had in common

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Outcomes described by people answering: Does treatment for pans and pandas actually work?
What changedInterviewsShare
Family & relationships21 of 4053%
Symptom relief18 of 4045%
Felt supported12 of 4030%
Better sleep8 of 4020%
Better systems7 of 4018%
Mood & stress6 of 4015%
  • So because of the healing journey that Arbor Health guided us through, we are now able to go to places as a family.Shari Gerevics
  • And because we got the infections under control, the inflammation under control with additional supports as well, he really was able to start to shift his behavior because we weren't in this constant up and down with…Roseann Capanna-Hodge
  • My only wish, honestly, is that this resource is available to more people because we're in another country, in Europe, and I see some of the parents in these PANS/PANDAS groups that I'm in, struggling so much to get t…Sidsel Overgaard
  • Yes, there's the supplements and there's, you know, all of the creams and the diet, but this feels much more like a normal life where we sleep, we go places, we interact with people.Renata Walsh

How long it took them

  • Over a year · 1

The interviews behind this answer

What they doubted first

  • Adrianna Tuomi weighed the cost against finding an in-network provider but decided to proceed after reading testimonials and prioritizing her child's health. She concluded it was worth it because her son's extreme symptoms are now gone.Adrianna tuomi
  • Shari Gerevics admitted that the cost was her primary hesitation as it was higher than typical medical appointments. However, she stated that after the first two appointments, it was absolutely clear the investment was necessary because the team provided a co…Shari Gerevics
  • S o before I started working with Lauren Lee Stone, I had been a seasoned chronic Lyme PANS, Pandas mom, working with a lot of different practitioners, trying traditional things like antibiotics and all these different treatments to help my son heal from PANS.Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Follow-up questions they answered

Is Dr. Tom Moorcroft worth the cost if he doesn't take insurance?
Adrianna Tuomi weighed the cost against finding an in-network provider but decided to proceed after reading testimonials and prioritizing her child's health. She concluded it was worth it because her son's extreme symptoms are now gone. — Adrianna tuomi
Can Dr. Tom Moorcroft effectively treat patients via virtual appointments?
Yes, Adrianna noted that despite the challenges of a virtual platform, Dr. Moorcroft engaged her son Johnny effectively and made the family feel comfortable from the very first appointment. — Adrianna tuomi
What is Dr. Tom Moorcroft's approach to pediatric PANDAS treatment?
According to Adrianna, he uses a calming, fact-based approach, guiding the treatment while allowing parents to make final decisions. For her son, this included a maintenance dose of azithromycin that was eventually tapered as symptoms improved. — Adrianna tuomi
Is Arbor Health worth the cost for PANS/PANDAS treatment?
Shari Gerevics admitted that the cost was her primary hesitation as it was higher than typical medical appointments. However, she stated that after the first two appointments, it was absolutely clear the investment was necessary because the team provided a concrete plan to help her daughter get better. — Shari Gerevics
How does Arbor Health support parents during the healing process?
Shari highlighted the role of their health coach, who provided positive encouragement and reinforcement during difficult moments of OCD and anxiety. The coach's experience with other parents allowed her to say exactly what Shari needed to hear to stay focused on the long-term healing journey. — Shari Gerevics
What kind of testing does Arbor Health perform for chronic pediatric issues?
Beyond testing for bacteria and viruses associated with PANS/PANDAS, Arbor Health includes testing for toxic mold. Shari noted this was a 'game-changer' that allowed her family to remediate their home and finally provide an environment where her daughter could heal. — Shari Gerevics

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