The Pandas Docs

The Pandas Docs Dr. Scott Antoine and Dr. Ellen Antoine are board certified physicians specializing in PANS/PANDAS.

If you’re new here, I’m Dr. Scott.I work primarily with children dealing with PANS and PANDAS, supporting families who a...
04/20/2026

If you’re new here, I’m Dr. Scott.

I work primarily with children dealing with PANS and PANDAS, supporting families who are navigating sudden changes like OCD behaviors, anxiety, tics, and more.

These cases can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially when symptoms come on quickly and don’t seem to make sense.

My role is to help identify the triggers, calm the immune response, and walk alongside families with a clear plan so they’re not trying to figure it out alone.

Call our office if you’re interested in becoming a patient!
📞(317) 989-8463

04/17/2026

What actually causes PANS and PANDAS?

At the simplest level, it starts with an immune trigger.

An infection

A toxin

A stressor

But instead of responding normally, the immune system becomes dysregulated and begins affecting the brain.

That is when symptoms show up:

OCD

Anxiety

Rage

Tics

Food restriction

We also see flares tied to things like back to school, illness, and even mold exposure.

This is why getting to the root matters.

04/15/2026

We often get asked how to tell the difference between PANS, PANDAS, and autism.

The biggest clue is timing.

Autism presents early and progresses gradually.

PANS and PANDAS are abrupt.

A sudden shift in behavior, mood, or function is not something we ignore.

That distinction matters more than most people realize.

04/13/2026

If you are parenting a child with PANS or PANDAS, this might change everything for you.

The behaviors that feel the hardest

The rage

The aggression

The loss of control

They are not being bad.

They are scared.

And when you understand that, your response shifts.

04/10/2026

IVIG is often seen as the go to treatment for PANS and PANDAS.

But it is more nuanced than that.

It works by regulating the immune system, but it can also temporarily worsen symptoms and requires proper support.

In our practice, we use it in a small percentage of cases.

Because the goal is always to choose the right treatment, not just the most talked about one.

04/09/2026

Mycoplasma is a common trigger we see in PANS.

It is a respiratory infection most people have had, but in some kids, it drives:

OCD
Anxiety
Rage
Food restriction

It can hide in the body and cause recurring flares if not treated properly.

This is one we pay close attention to.

04/09/2026

One of Dr. Scott's patients just told him that he needs a nickname. She said "like Dr. Pimple Popper". So she suggested "Dr. Phobia Stopper". (We are hoping it sticks!)

Incidentally, this young patient came to our office with anxiety and a severe phobia of spiders. One hour later, after her R3 session, she walked with Dr. Scott to the basement of our office and reached behind the basement wall to feel the cobwebs there with complete calm.

If you’re new here, I’m Dr. Scott Antoine.I work primarily with children, with a focus on PANS and PANDAS, which are con...
04/08/2026

If you’re new here, I’m Dr. Scott Antoine.

I work primarily with children, with a focus on PANS and PANDAS, which are conditions that are often missed, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed.

I spend a lot of time helping families connect the dots, understand what’s happening, and create a clear path forward for their child.

04/01/2026

Awareness around PANS and PANDAS is growing, which is a good thing.

But a reminder, there isn’t a single test that diagnoses it.
This is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms and history.

Testing can help guide us, but it does not give the answer on its own.

Have you heard this before? 👇

Helping our PANS patients and families find answers, restore health, and feel like themselves again is always the goal. ...
03/31/2026

Helping our PANS patients and families find answers, restore health, and feel like themselves again is always the goal. We are grateful for the trust families place in us and honored to walk alongside them in their health journey.

03/27/2026

Have you ever been told your labs are normal even though you don’t feel well?

That happens more often than people realize.

Lab reference ranges are based on data from millions of people, which means a value can fall within the normal range but still not be optimal for how your body functions.

Another issue is that many conventional lab panels are very limited.

In functional medicine, we often run more comprehensive testing that looks at things like infections, hormone balance, toxins, and gut health.

Because understanding what’s really going on in your body often requires looking deeper than a basic lab panel.

Address

40 North Rangeline Road, IN, United States
Carmel, IN
46032

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13179898463

Website

http://www.thepandasdocs.com/

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