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200 Hashimoto’s and PANS/PANDAS: The autoimmune connection every parent needs to know with Dr. Nancy O’Hara

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If you’ve ever wondered whether your own Hashimoto’s could be connected to what’s going on with your child’s health, this conversation will open your eyes.In this episode, Inna sits down with Dr. Nancy O’Hara,  a leading expert in PANS and PANDAS (and also her son Jake’s pediatrician)  to talk about something most parents never hear about: how autoimmune thyroid disease in moms can raise the risk of PANS/PANDAS, and other neuroimmune conditions in kids.They share what the research shows, how this link develops, how to find it and most importantly what families can do to support these conditions.Inna also opens up about her own journey as a Hashimoto’s mom raising a child with special needs and the twist that helped her discover her son had PANS/PANDAS, plus the emotions, the questions, and the relief that comes from finally understanding the bigger picture.It’s an honest, eye-opening episode for every Hashimoto’s parent needs to hear to know what to look for, what to do and to feel less alone in the process.F