WHEN A FLARE HITS, YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO GUESS
A parent-friendly, short-term support guide for navigating acute PANS/PANDAS flares
When your child suddenly spirals, OCD intensifies, anxiety skyrockets, tics emerge, and sleep falls apart; it can feel terrifying and urgent. And in those moments, many parents are left asking: What do we do right now?
This free PANS/PANDAS Flare Protocol was created to give families a clear, functional-medicine–informed framework for supporting their child during acute flares while still knowing when it’s time to escalate care.
What This Guide Helps You Understand
This protocol is designed for short-term use (typically 5–7 days) during suspected inflammatory or infectious flares.
Inside, you’ll learn:
- How to support neuroinflammation, immune activation, and histamine responses during flares
- Foundational supplement categories often used in functional pediatric care
- Options for calming neuroexcitability and supporting immune clearance
- When symptoms signal the need for medical evaluation or infection testing
- What conventional providers may consider if symptoms persist or worsen
This guide does not diagnose or replace medical care, but it can help you feel more grounded and informed when symptoms escalate suddenly.
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Meet the Clinician Behind the Guide
Dr. Emily Gutierrez, DNP, IFM-CP, CCN, FMAPS, is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner and co-founder of NeuroNutrition Associates. She holds advanced certifications in clinical nutrition and functional medicine, and is a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (FMAPS). With over a decade of experience treating children with complex neuroimmune and behavioral conditions, Dr. Emily brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to families navigating PANS/PANDAS.
This guide reflects the same thoughtful, root-cause approach she uses every day in practice—with practical insights to help parents feel more empowered and informed.