56: Can A Strep Infection Cause OCD? One Mother Shares Her Son’s Story

What if a common infection like strep turned your whole world upside down? What if this infection hijacked your child right before your eyes and left him with OCD, Tourette Syndrome and uncontrollable fits? This is the story of Beth Alison Maloney’s son and she shares it in this episode. Confined to their home by the horror of her son’s illness, a lifelong placement seemed his likely fate — until Beth learned that a strep infection might be the cause (a disorder known as PANDAS) Most doctors said she was wrong; but she was right, and two doctors helped cure him. He is now fully recovered. Listen to Beth’s story and learn the symptoms, treatment and how best to navigate through this complex condition. Connect with Liza’s Guest Connect with Beth Alison Maloney https://bethalisonmaloney.com/legal-consulting-services Beth has written three books: Saving Sammy Childhood Interrupted Protecting Your Child from the Child Protection System  Follow Beth on tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@childprotectionlawyer Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas  Download Liza’s free guide - How to Survive during Difficult Times Register for Liza’s Digital Course – The Healing and Empowerment Bootcamp Subscribe to Liza’s newsletter at http://VeryHappyStories.com/ Purchase a Gratitude Hat and all proceeds are donated to The LymeLight Foundation. To secure Liza as a speaker at your next event or for personal one on one coaching connect with Liza. Grateful for our sponsor - Green Valley Nutrition Have you heard of all-natural CBD products by Green Valley Nutrition? This company was founded by an entrepreneur who overcame PANDAS. Get 20% off. Click the link below and use the code VERYHAPPY. https://greenvalleynutrition.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.