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Post by scorpio on Oct 29, 2009 19:04:11 GMT -5
Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection and Obsessive-Compulsive Disease: A Case Report.
Erener Ercan T, Ercan G, Severge B, Arpaozu M, Karasu G.
Maltepe University Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatrics, Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey.
It has been demonstrated that obsessive-compulsive disease and/or tic syndromes in children may be triggered by an antecedent infection especially with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, and this subgroup of children has been designated by the acronym PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections). Other infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria have also been reported to be associated with the acute onset or dramatic exacerbation of obsessive-compulsive disease or Tourette syndrome, and another acronym, PITAND (pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder) has appeared in the literature. The involvement of other infectious agents such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae has been described in single case reports. We describe a case of a 5.5-year-old boy who suddenly developed obsessive-compulsive disease symptoms during a M. pneumoniae pneumonia. After treatment with oral clarithromycin, all his obsessive-compulsive disease symptoms disappeared. To our knowledge, this is the first report that shows the association between Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and obsessive-com-pulsive disease.
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Post by pocoloco on Nov 2, 2009 0:42:57 GMT -5
Very interesting; thank you for this. A good find!
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Post by aqt on Nov 2, 2009 16:46:21 GMT -5
scorpio, GREAT FIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess you really did listen all that time I was talking!!!!
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
btw-knew there was a connection with mycoplasma and OCD...like all of the other "mental issues" that have come about since post WWII.
take care my friend
aqt
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no info for the docs
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Post by no info for the docs on Nov 13, 2009 1:45:48 GMT -5
Well,
To bring this info to the doctors does you nothing. They just look at you and want to proscribe you a ocd medication. They think you need to see a psychologist. Figures.
Paul
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Post by rafael25 on Nov 13, 2009 17:13:25 GMT -5
Sick people need more than drugs or doctors. They need to be close to someone. They need genuine unconditional love. Real love, not prejudice.
Mar.
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i am not trying to scrutinize
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Post by i am not trying to scrutinize on Nov 14, 2009 21:27:30 GMT -5
I was not trying to be prejudice. Its just good to know sometimes what we are going thru. why the way we act. its human nature, i would think.
I like to know what is happening and what can be done to fix a health problem instead of being medicated for it and labeled "mental case" We are our own best advocates for our own health, right?
scorpio.
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Post by rafael25 on Nov 15, 2009 4:37:54 GMT -5
Pumpkin, I see what you are saying. I find much truth in all things that are said here, and it brings me much joy and hope. Drugs and diagnosis have a way to help. They can help people assess their behavior and help them being open about getting support. The immune system can also be supported and strengthen if we know what kind of pathogens we are hosting. All of this things are good and can bring help if we are open minded and compassionate. I argue to my friends that if I myself accept a label such as schizophrenic and start taking drugs to 'change the way in which I see reality', I might not be able to think as I think right now. I am comfortable with my thinking and with my conscience. I am only as harmful to myself as everyone else is harmful to themselves. I don't have to judge myself for anything. My whole argument about not drugging myself out of reality, is that the Bible says 'don't get drunk'. This is not written to create prejudice against those who are drinking or who cannot stop taking drugs, but this statement is to guide those who are not drinking or who are not high, and for those who may consider drugs and alcohol as a possible help. So since I am not taking any drugs that can cause an ugly withdraw crisis, when the Word comes and says 'do not get drunk', but 'stay sober for the time that I may come you should be ready', then I know that trying to relax and act more functional while not being able to reality is not my solution, at least not today. But situations change and it is good to be open minded with the right conscience and the right fear for God, which is never self-destructive.
Love, Later... Mar.
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Post by sethbob on Nov 18, 2009 10:10:22 GMT -5
Rafael25
Hey Pumpkin; what do you mean by this comment? "I am only as harmful to myself as everyone else is harmful to themselves. I don't have to judge myself for anything. " Your discrimination lies in the fact that you are hell bent on remaining sober and acting more functional. I agree with you that having an open mind facilitates getting the type of support one needs. I agree with you that having compassion about ones pursuits is a quality we all should strive to maintain. But I am also compassionate about holding the purveyors of this crime against humanity accountable for their actions and everyone down the line who thorough omission or commission help facilitate the slow motion doomsday of our species. The bible says there is a time to love and a time to hate, a time for peace and a time for war, nothing new under the sun, check out Ecclesiastes; You sound a lot like my mother with the sugary sweet love talk, thats why I had to comment. She like you have good points, about God and Love but let something happen to Barrack Obama and she will scream bloody murder. Sick people do need love, until you try to love a crack head and end up in the poor house. I would just say everything in moderation, even my own righteous indignation must be moderated, just wanted to share;
Peace and Love Sethbob
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