Episode 51 - Dr. Lindsey Wells - Understanding PANS and PANDAS: Navigating Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Disorders

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Meet Dr. Lindsey Wells

Dr. Lindsey Wells is a naturopathic physician in Trumbull, Connecticut, specializing in pediatric integrative care for PANS/PANDAS, ASD, and vector-borne diseases. A Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, she’s also a published author, speaker, and founder of the Well-Minded Mommas Club, a community for mothers of children with complex medical needs.


What We Talk About

β€’ Dr. Lindsay Wells’s experience treating children with PANS, PANDAS, autism, and complex chronic illness
β€’ The difference between PANS, PANDAS, and autism spectrum disorder, and how symptoms can overlap
β€’ How infections like strep, mycoplasma, viruses, and tick-borne diseases can trigger acute neuropsychiatric symptoms
β€’ The link between mold, yeast, and toxic burden in chronic pediatric illness
β€’ Symptoms to look for, including OCD, tics, rage, food restriction, academic decline, and regression
β€’ Why treatment requires a three-pronged approach: symptom relief, immune modulation, and antimicrobial support
β€’ How physical exam clues and symptom patterns can indicate which infections are active
β€’ Why diet, gut health, and toxin exposure are essential pieces of the healing puzzle
β€’ Support resources for parents, including her Well-Minded Mamas Club and β€œSuper Sam” children’s book


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Keywords

PANS, PANDAS, autism, pediatric care, neuropsychiatric disorders, naturopathic medicine, treatment, symptoms, diagnosis, gut health, PANS, PANDAS, tick-borne diseases, mold disease, yeast overgrowth, child health, parental support, mental health, community support, resilience