Does son with tics have tourettes?

Question

My 7 yr. old son started with eye blinking last year and now rolls his eyes, pinches and clenches his hands,chews on things...etc. is better when engaed in something and at school when its quiet work or when he is relaxed especially at night or when hes eating the tics really start.He is going to a ped. neurologist in 3 weeks..do you think he has tourettes?

Answer 1

I knew some one with tourettes once and she never had symptoms when she sang in church or church concerts. If you love your son, and I'm not saying you don't, then does it really matter? There could be a number of reasons that he does these things. It could be a nervous disorder, neurological, or even Siliac's disease. I saw a medical mystery show that had a child with the same symptoms and all they had to do was change his diet b/c he was allergic to gluten's. he could even be autistic. you never know till he sees a DR. I would honestly wait and see what the doctor says. Prepare yourself for the best and worst case scenarios. Pray hard and just know that everything happens for a reason, and then put it in gods hands. Good luck and I wish you and your son the best.

Answer 2

Having Tourettes is not the worst thing in the world. After spending some time in the Pediatric Neurology waiting room, you will see what I mean.

While you are waiting for your appointment, jot down how long he has had tics, how they change, etc. If you can, video tape your child when the tics are very obvious. We did this with our son in case the tics were not present at the prescribed time and day of the appointment.

Take your camera (to show the tape), your notes and your husband with you. Physicians tend to listen to a set of parents more seriously (go figure).

Tourettes is not diagnosed by "one" test. It is diagnosed by oral history from you, and observation by the Neuro. They may suggest other tests (EEG, blood tests) but they can only serve to rule out other conditions.

My son is very smart, scores high on IQ tests, plays chess, builds complex Lego systems, has friends, chores and homework, just like everybody else. He is a budding filmmaker in the field of computer animation. He's sweet and I would not trade him for the world. Tourettes is a small part of who he is.

As far as medicine is concerned, nothing works the same for everybody, and that is why you will get a lot of negative reports about medicating. Meds are hit and miss process, if you choose to medicate at all. My son is on Chlonidine (blood pressure medication) and this works very well for him. No meds can cure or stop the effects, but they can lessen the severity. It all depends on the severity of his case and how far you want to go in finding something for him. It's your choice.

I hope this helps and best wishes for a good outcome.

Answer 3

It sounds a lot like tourettes. My finace has mild tourettes and he does a lot of eye tics, and hand clinches. Be aware though that meds may not work, and he may need an IEP (Indiviualized Educational Plan) in order to help if his tics are not allowing him to complete his work on time. My fiance is a lot like your son, his tics are less when is engaged and worse when it is quiet or he is trying to relax. Good luck with the doctor. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Tourette's is diagnosed clinically, by observation. Whether the doctor chooses to label your son as "Tourette's" will depend on the severity of the symptoms while in his/her office and your description of them. Either way, if the tics become bothersome, be sure to discuss options with the doc such as medication or dietary changes.

Answer 5

I'm glad your getting hime evaluated... Tourettes is a didorder where the prominent symptoms are tics of various types... The can be verbal tics (ie shouting out), or motor tics that can include all types of repetetive movements... Google it to get more information.

Answer 6

to be tourettes he must have at least one vocal tic and i motor tic (twitching blinking etc. ) for at least 12 months. Even if it is Tourettes there is not too much to do. Any medication turns them into Zombies and has horrific side effects. My son has it so I wish you good luck

Answer 7

That is a good possibility, but the neurologist can confirm it in 3 weeks. It would not be advisable to take the answers you get to the question as fact.

I hope everything works out for you.

Answer 8

my 10 year old son was diagnosed with tics last year i was told that it doesn't always mean tourettes. my son gets his tics worse when he is fustrated or consentrating on things(like video games or homework) in all truth it is most likely scaring him more than you my son is still triing to figure out why he can't control it

Answer 9

I knew a boy like that. He had some form of social autism (nevertheless developmentally favourite) and the final thank you to handle it incredibly is to maintain him busy and his concepts concentrated in any respect hours of the day. it incredibly is a tricky activity for persons and instructors, even though it helps lull the suits. i'm hoping this permits. good success. examples of activities: coloring books, legos, have him help you interior the kitchen, play exterior, any concern that keeps his concepts and hands energetic.

Answer 10

DEAR

I DO NOT KNOW BUT I WOULD SAY YES AND DEAR FIND THE TV SHOW 7TH HEAVEN WHERE THE CHILD HAD IT AND THE KIDS PICK ON HIM UNTIL THE REV. CAMDEN'S TOLD THE HOLD CHURCH ABOUT THE CHILD OK THIS MIGHT HELP
TAKE CARE GOOD LUCK PS I HOPE HE DOES NOT OK