My 7 yr. old son has Tourette's (diagnosed by a ped. neurologist) and his tics have gotten worse this year i think from more work in 2ND grade,etc. and he is getting more hyper and aggressive and flies off the handle or gets extremely upset about things. He is not that way at school,he has the tics all day his teacher said but not hyper? He gets that way at home and especially at night when he is crabby or tired. Was just wondering if anyone has experienced this or as his TS is getting a little worse he is getting more hyper and "crazy" ha ha! Iam sure he feels more comfortable at home so he acts like that more here then at school or his sports? He is not on meds just because i am trying to hold out unless his tics really start to bother him.His teacher has a son with TS so she accomodates and understands to make him more comfortable. Let me know if any info???
2007-10-10 11:04:53 · 2 answers · asked by wulff4@verizon.net 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
You should take him back to the neurologist and get the neurologist's evaluation of these new developments. And if the doctor wants to put your son on medication, please don't resist. Maybe he's not bothered, but he is probably suffering socially and getting behind. Why not help him now?
2007-10-10 11:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to know what meds he is on. Sounds like he is having Ritalin rebound in the afternoon when he gets home.
2007-10-10 18:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by midnitrondavu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋