Absolutely! Dr. Birkmeier recognizes the challenges of PANS/PANDAS and actively treats patients experiencing these conditions. However, she prefers the term Autoimmune Encephalopathy/Encephalitis, as it more accurately describes the underlying immune-driven inflammation affecting the brain.

Rather than viewing it as a standalone diagnosis, she approaches it like other autoimmune conditions—addressing it as a downstream effect of immune imbalance. Her treatment focuses on identifying and addressing root causes within the Root Cause Triad to help restore immune function and reduce neurological symptoms.

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