DOCTORS , TRAINERS, AND CONQUERORS SHARE PERSONAL STORIES ON SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS
NC Governor Cooper's 2021 Proclamation - from anger management to Curing an anger disorder
Symptoms include OCD and rage. Misdiiagnosis of the disorder has led to suicide. https://governor.nc.gov/governor-proclaims-pans-pandas-awareness-day-2021/open
For more insight on Autoimmune Psychosis which is often reversible when treated by a neurologist or immunologist view the Shelva's Help Facebook page.
Anger management & rage- His Treatment Reversed symptoms
From PANDAS to Plasma Exchange to Employment ***A Mom ensuring others have access to resources
As well as the violence, Cameron suffered severe pain in his head, developed a brain injury, suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder and had short term memory loss.
On several occasions, his family had to restrain him when he pulled kitchen knives from the drawers to stop him harming himself or anyone else.
But in 2015, the hospital started Cameron on a plasma therapy treatment, which saw his symptoms reduced to the point where they almost disappeared.
Natasha said: “We were extremely fortunate to get him this.
“The antibodies attacking his brain live in plasma. It did enough to put him on the road to recovery.”
*** Aetna Medical Policy now recognizes PANS (Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) as immune-mediated conditions and cover treatments such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and IVIG for qualifying patients .
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/my-son-broke-fingers-pulled-24693067
Charles Richard Drew
Blood Plasma Preservation
the Hippocratic Oath - life and mobility after 20 years of a psychiatric misdiagnosis
ABC journalist Nika beamon's proper dianosis - victory
YouTube https://youtu.be/8xRiGYiEnkA
Award-winning journalist and ABC News writer/producer Nika Beamon spent years pushing through exhaustion, joint pain, and unexplained health challenges. As an athletic and accomplished professional, she knew something was wrong with her body, but finding answers proved far more difficult than expected.
In this conversation with Coach KJ, Nika shares her 17-year journey to uncover the cause of her symptoms and her eventual diagnosis with IGG4-Related Disease (IGG4-RD). Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-advocacy, persistence, and trusting what your body is telling you.
This interview is part of a series featuring individuals who share their experiences navigating misdiagnosis, medical uncertainty, and the path toward accurate diagnosis and understanding.
Watch the full playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN73Psly9PCA6rAe4gEQOKjlEkg__pRp1
For those seeking highly rated specialists, many patients use resources such as Castle Connolly Top Doctors to identify leading physicians throughout the United States.
#IGG4RD #RareDisease #MedicalMystery #PatientAdvocacy #NikaBeamon #HealthJourney #InvisibleIllness #AthleteHealth #SelfAdvocacy #MovingForward
porzingis' POTS fatigue not Depression or cfs. see details & diet
"At that time, I could just lay on the couch and be a house cat."
Other treatment https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-33059-7
pots - from psychosis misdiagnosis to neurological answers
POTS. Coach KJ and Christy Jagdfeld discuss uncovering her daugther's diagnosis. She’s not lazy.
POTS. Coach KJ and Christy Jagdfeld discuss uncovering her daugther's diagnosis. She’s not lazy.
Parents, clinicians, educators, advisors/counselors, and individuals, taking time to understand the details leads to accurate self-reporting and peer-reporting, fewer AI hallucinations, and better judgment. When details are skipped, cognitive bias (The Dunning-Kruger Effect) and overconfidence replace understanding and the patient pays the price.
Untreated Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) with stress can cause anxiety, rage, blood clots and gastrointestinal challenges.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Article
Transparency, POTS, and PANDAS - Christy Jagfeld Discusses it All
POTS. Coach KJ and Christy Jagdfeld discuss uncovering her daugther's diagnosis. She’s not lazy.
Christy disucsses a parent's love and why parents avoid reporting information.
She is very transparent.
Christy’s daughter demonstrated a favorable clinical response to IVIG, an intervention that, while effective, remains financially prohibitive for many families.
In parallel, Christy has secured grant funding to support clinical trials investigating repurposed, lower-cost pharmacologic agents, including risperidone, for the treatment of neuroinflammation within underserved populations.
https://braininflammation.org/about/our-commitment/
POTS and PANDAS - Christy Jagfeld Discusses Both
2016 - Brittany Bowes Concussion then POTS Diagnosis
2016 - Brittany Bowes Concussion then POTS Diagnosis
Brittney Bowes knows: In 2016, Bowes suffered a concussion during a speed skating accident, and a POTS diagnosis followed.
“Many athletes and former athletes suffer from the lingering effects of sports related traumatic brain injuries (concussions) or non-traumatic brain injuries,” says Dr. Patrick Nemechek. “The reasons that many athletes do not fully recover from their brain injury because either their ANS (Autonomic Nervous System) is not tested and treated, or they do not yet know that they may have been injured by cumulative, repetitive, or non-physical events.”
https://www.potstreatmentcenter.com/olympic-speed-skater-britney-bowes-struggle-pots/
solutions with Neurologist, Immunologist & the Hippocratic Oath
Suicidal ideation is one of the symptoms of PANS/ PANDAS. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/27/girl-12-killed-herself-after-medical-staff-failed-to-spot-brain-disorder-inquest-finds Highlighting the need for multidisciplinary diagnostic team assessments. https://clpmag.com/resource-center/research/new-data-reveals-leading-causes-of-diagnostic-errors-in-u-s-healthcare/# Yale Medicine https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/youth-suicide-is-on-the-rise-yale-aims-to-save-lives/
PANDAS/pans -refer to NC GOv Cooper's proclaimation
Coach KJ and Licensed Hospital Crisis Care Social Worker Patricia Discuss Autism vs PANDAS/PANS
Your son is not autistic.
Patricia describes her journey to finding the right clinician and correct diagnosis.
PANS/ PANDAS. Agile Clinicians Ordered the labs that reversed her condition and saved her life
"I can't even describe how bad it was. It was literally like a living hell," Crystal Loos tells PEOPLE
By Meredith Wilshere Published on December 20, 2025 05:30AM EST
https://people.com/girl-diagnosed-with-pandas-after-extreme-behavior-changes-exclusive-11871633
Dr. Black, former director of Social Justice and Health Equity curriculum for Yale Department of Psychiatry and presently Vice Chair of Education, Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry uses a cancer metaphor to drive home the need for accurate psychosis diagnoses.
“I encourage folks to think of it like cancer. Chemotherapy is rough. So, you really want to make sure that cancer is cancer before you subject someone to that.”
In depth self-awareness is critical. Gaps in medical history when self reporting and time constraints (perception of urgency) can subtly support the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
Moving Beyond over generalizations, pSYCHOSIS MISDIAGNOSIS, regression, and recycling
Authentic, patient listening led to purpose.
Every week, I hear multiple heavy health journeys marked by pain, exhaustion, resilience, triumph, and hope. These voices guide the insight I share on YouTube, the Shelva’s Help Facebook Page, and the Beyond My Expectations Facebook Page, to support comprehensive healing, awareness, agility, advocacy, and advancement. Growth is continuous, and so is the commitment to be heard, understood, and believed.
From a poor makeup removal diagnosis by established opthamologist to a correct diagnosis of eyelid cancer.
A deeper Self-awareness leads to tosefl-efficacy.
The Moving Forward Podcast ended after noting my aneurysm never ruptured so, I did not have a TBI. Podcast series on Amazon music.
Sue was told it was “all in her head” and given medication for mental health disorders Three years later Dr. Ray’, in Texas, said., “You have mold in your system. Only one of the two of you will live — and only one of the two of you will die.” Saliva test. The ELISA or PCR, identifies specific secretory IgA antibodies https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/... Liquid Biopsy. https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/02/mold-blood-test.html
From psychological misdiagnosis to Immunological Solutions
Bouts of hallucinations, nudity and more Misdiagnosed as Bipolar
PANS/PANDAS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome / Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) After age 10 Amanda experienced decline in school performance, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, trichotillomania, nudity, anorexia, depression, insomnia, anger and rage, hallucinations, inappropriate language, disinhibition, tics, and seizures — in that exact order. For years, she saw countless specialists and was given a series of psychological diagnoses., including Bipolar Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and Schizophrenia. It wasn’t until much later that I learned these symptoms aligned with PANS/PANDAS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome / Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) — conditions that are often misdiagnosed as psychiatric illnesses rather than recognized as immune-mediated brain inflammation.
From PANDAS to Plasma Exchange to Employment
As well as the violence, Cameron suffered severe pain in his head, developed a brain injury, suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder and had short term memory loss.
On several occasions, his family had to restrain him when he pulled kitchen knives from the drawers to stop him harming himself or anyone else.
But in 2015, the hospital started Cameron on a plasma therapy treatment, which saw his symptoms reduced to the point where they almost disappeared.
Natasha said: “We were extremely fortunate to get him this.
“The antibodies attacking his brain live in plasma. It did enough to put him on the road to recovery.”
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/my-son-broke-fingers-pulled-24693067
Solutions and Success - From Psychotic Schizophrenia to a Neurological Lupus Diagnosis
The eventual diagnosis of lupus was made by his rheumatology collaborator, Anca D. Askanase, MD, MPH, director of the Columbia University Lupus Center, and treatments were promptly administered.
Suddenly, Burrell was back.
Healio: How about the connection between neuropsychiatric complications and other rheumatic or autoimmune diseases?
Askanase: It is likely that overlap may extend into Sjögren’s syndrome and antiphospholipid syndrome. However, autoimmune encephalitis and PANDAS areas of immune attack on the brain that rheumatologists may see.
IgA nephropathy caused Todd's Urine to look like Cranberry Juice
It was more than just kidney stones. Melissa, Todd's mother, found a clinician who took the Hippocratic Oath to heart, ordered the appropriate labs, and secured the correct diagnosis. Today, Todd is active and playing basketball thanks to Dr. Madhura Pradhan.
Comments from Todd's mom.
It was devastating news, but Melissa was relieved to finally have answers. “Dr. Pradhan explained everything,” she says. “My biggest concern was that he is still a kid, and no kid wants to be labeled as ‘different.’ She reassured me that he was going to be able to lead a normal life.”
“They have a special bond,” says Melissa. “Dr. Pradhan is very warm, and she really engages with him. From the minute we walked in the door at CHOP, we’ve had a great experience,”
https://www.chop.edu/stories/iga-nephropathy-todds-story#
Address: 3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
*** Note a concussion or TBI can contribute to IgA Deficiency.
Hospitals from St. Louis to Singapore Orlando. Diarrhea, Asthma, Sinuses at age one. Diagnosis
Hospitals from St. Louis to Singapore Orlando. Diarrhea, Asthma, Sinuses at age one. Diagnosis
A powerful story of about a mother's love and a push with doctors to get a second opinion.
She simply states, "A mother knows her child better than a physician - push. "
*** Note a concussion or TBI can contribute to IgA Deficiency.
Understanding Low Immunoglobulin A (IgA) and Misdiagnosis
Selective IgA Deficiency is one of the most common immune system conditions. People with low or absent IgA have a harder time defending their body’s mucosal surfaces—like the sinuses, lungs, and gut—against infections.
Because IgA helps protect these areas, low levels can lead to:
- More frequent sinus, lung, and intestinal infections
- Higher risk of certain parasitic infections
- Increased chance of developing celiac disease (an autoimmune reaction to gluten)
- Symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and sleep problems
IgA deficiency is also associated with a higher incidence of autoimmune conditions such as lupus, conjunctivitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Some studies have shown a higher rate of seizures, stiff person syndrome, and vitiligo in persons with IgA deficiency. The systemic inflammation caused by these conditions can contribute to fatigue, loss of appetite, and overall reduced energy levels.
Unfortunately, IgA deficiency is often missed or misdiagnosed because its symptoms overlap with allergies, chronic fatigue, and even anxiety or digestive disorders. Recognizing and testing for low IgA can help guide better care, especially for those with recurring infections or unexplained symptoms.
MagnetisMM-3 and Leukopenia
Hospitals from St. Louis to Singapore Orlando. Diarrhea, Asthma, Sinuses at age one. Diagnosis
AI Health Platform Shuts Down
The Power of AI in Mental Health: Why Your Unique Strengths Matter
AI is transforming mental health support, but the quality of its guidance depends on the quality of the information it receives.
Gaps in medical history, symptoms, or personal experiences can contribute to delayed or incorrect diagnoses. That's why self-awareness, accurate self-reporting, and human insight remain essential.
The strongest outcomes happen when AI, healthcare professionals, and informed patients work together to create a more complete picture.
#ArtificialIntelligence #MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #MedicalDiagnosis #HealthcareInnovation #ForwardLifeCoach #KellyeJones
Longterm impact of the Dunning-Kruger Effect in the absence of immunological testing for autoimmune
A study involving over 3,000 participants – both patients and clinicians – found that these misdiagnoses (sometimes termed "in your head" by patients because symptoms such as fatigue are invisible) were often associated with long term impacts on patients' physical health and wellbeing and damaged trust in healthcare services.
acetaminophen, SSRI, Immunology, neurology, & misperception
Urgent Call to Action: Moving from Missed Diagnosis and Sedation to True Healing
Medications such as acetaminophen, SSRIs, opioids, paracetamol, benzodiazepines, and seizure drugs can block the body’s natural neuron relay warning system for germs, viruses, and bacteria. When this system is disrupted, the central nervous system shifts into overdrive. Antibodies—specifically immunoglobulin G (IgG)—are blunted and cannot properly “tag” germs for removal. This buildup of infections can lead to outward expressions that look like autism but are not autism: impaired communication, social awkwardness, repetitive coping behaviors, sudden rage, and violent outbursts. Medication may calm or sedate these behaviors temporarily, but it does not remove the root cause—the underlying germ or infection.
These symptoms are better understood in the context of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) . Research from the Autism Research Institute, which has studied autism for more than 50 years, reports that only 20% of people diagnosed with autism have an identifiable genetic marker. This means a large portion of children may instead be experiencing autistic-like traits triggered by immune dysfunction. In fact, approximately 30% of children display either autism or autistic-like traits.
Next Steps for Families and Clinicians:
- Build a baseline of self-awareness. Know your personal norms so you can quickly recognize changes. Clinicians have limited time with each patient; the more precise your observations, the better the outcomes. Remember, once Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are set, they can be difficult to revise—your clarity now matters. I wrote FORWARD: It is Tangible – The Student Edition to give readers a practical tool for creating a solid baseline self-report. Find it here.
- Pay attention to context. A child’s inability to focus may come from something as simple as heat, noise, or environmental stress. Document these triggers so they aren’t mistaken for developmental or psychiatric decline.
- Seek functional, value-based care. Find physicians who look beyond symptom control and collaborate across specialties to identify the true source of the challenge. Simple question to ask clinicians. Are you using an antinuclear antibody (ANA) test to screen for the presence of autoantibodies or an antigen-specific test to identify antibodies against specific antigens like dsDNA or Ro/La proteins?
- Research top experts. References such as Cast and Connolly’s Top Physicians list can help guide your search. Do not stop until you find a physician who will investigate the core issue and create an effective, personalized treatment plan.
When families establish effective baselines and clear self-reporting, clinicians can develop more precise and restorative treatment approaches. This opens the door to a future where children are not just sedated but genuinely healing.
An effective baseline report challenges confirmation bias, allows other to rethink assumptions, and press forward with treatments that address root causes—not just surface behaviors. It is time to transform outcomes for children and families living with these misunderstood conditions.
Diagnosing
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14MgEBMz4r3/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Treatment
YouTube Series. Coach KJ's Guests Discuss POTS, PANS, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and More
Stories of Discovery and Triumph. POTS (POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA), PANS (Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome), and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections)
YouTube Series. Coach KJ and Dr. Felecia Harris Discuss great Healthy Options Tips.
Moving Forward with Options will host candid discussions with persons who have experienced over diagnosis, missed diagnosis, misdiagnosis with psychoneuroimmunology, and the certified clinicians or trainers who have assisted survivors. Approximately 56% of diagnostic errors are the result of gaps in a patient's self-reporting of social, physical, and cognitive information and 57% are due to breakdowns in ordering diagnostic tests. There are 525,600 minutes in a year still some patients are extended a psychiatric diagnosis in 60 minutes. Our guest's insight on discovery, the line between pain tolerance and pain threshold as well as healthier pathways to success - will provide hope and more options on how to build Momentum for a sustainable recovery!
PANS (PEDIATRIC ACUTE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME) &
For the full article click on this link https://www.facebook.com/beyondmyexpectations/
Coach KJ and Dr. Valentina Discuss successfully treating PANS/ PANDAS with Steve and Pat
Coach KJ and Dr. Valentina Discuss successfully treating PANS/ PANDAS with Steve and Pat
Coach KJ and Dr. Valentina Discuss successfully treating PANS/ PANDAS with Steve and Pat
Coach KJ and Dr. Valentina Discuss successfully treating PANS/ PANDAS with Steve and Pat
Coach KJ and Dr. Valentina Discuss successfully treating PANS/ PANDAS with Steve and Pat
*** This phenomenal interview starts at the
seven (7) minute mark due to technical difficulties. It is a must. Great nuggets of information you will want to share. ****
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Steve and Pat discuss their son's journey from vaccine injured to fully vaccinated. Powerful, life-changing insight for parents, clinicians, EMTs, teachers, law enforcement, communities, and more.
Technical difficulties during the first 7 minutes, but you will want to take on the valuable insight provided afterward.
Our guest Steve grew up in Auburn, NY. Auburn is known for the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. So of course he played baseball along with hockey while in school. After school, he served our country in the US Military. This is where he embraced the fact that there wasn't anything he could not do.
One day, Steve met with the school psychologist about his son. The psychologist said his son's reading and writing were in the 5th percentile. This did not make sense. As their family sought answers for why and how this could be happening, they just could not accept the answers. They knew there had to be something more. So his sports mindset kicked in and he started looking to build the right team. Trying to find teammates who understood was exhausting They had to be on the same page and moving in the same direction the doctors were pushing or the alternative path. The bottom line is the military taught him that there was nothing he could not do. His mother never gave up. So, he and his wife were going to get the answers and solutions they needed together.
Hope arose after the first 24 hours after his son was on prednisone and he said his first sentence, "Mamita, do you know where my father is, can you tell him I love him." Steve knew their son had brain inflammation. They just did not know why. After this miracle, everything else became a quest to understand how to move forward.
Join us tonight for Steve's amazing story of tenacity, teamwork, hope, success, and purpose.
Steve's favorite quote is "You can fall asleep in my class if you want to, but the life you save might be your own"
neuroinflammation - Vaccines, Cardiology, and CTE
Coach KJ and Licensed Hospital Crisis Care Social Worker Patricia Discuss Support and Vaccination.
Coach KJ and Licensed Hospital Crisis Care Social Worker Patricia Discuss Support and Vaccination.
This is our second interview.
2023 Youtube Interview #1 after the PANS/PANDAS National Conference see below.
November 2025 article
Captopril restores microglial homeostasis and reverses ASD-like phenotype in a model of ASD induced by exposure in utero to anti-CASPR2 IgG” Molecular Psychiatry (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-025-03298-1)
December 2025 article
https://www.alzforum.org/news/conference-coverage/inflammatory-targets-ctad-some-old-some-new
2017 TBI article
In vivo molecular imaging of TSPO potentially provides an extremely useful biomarker of microglial activation and the effect of immunomodulatory drugs. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5487478/
"PANS and PANDAS- more insight from misdiagnosed autism to muscle atrophy
Coach KJ and Licensed Hospital Crisis Care Social Worker Patricia Discuss Support and Vaccination.
Insight on the progression of PANS / PANDAS is some individuals.
Understanding the symptoms and progression of the diagnosis, working w tih an agile neurologist and immunologist can disrupt dibilitating arthritis and potentially life threatening cardiological challenges.
CTE and Reversible Hyperactivity of Immune System
CTE and Reversible Hyperactivity of Immune System
That CTE study also indicated that repeated head trauma induces immune activation in athletes’ brains, said Walsh, who is also an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. https://hms.harvard.edu/news/cte-caused-by-more-than-head-trauma
Self-efficacy can increase the efficiency and accuracy of self-reporting to help secure life saving immunological and neurological lab tests.