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Tourette Syndrome symptoms
Tourette Syndrome can be divided
into 3 catagories -behavioral, motor, and vocal.
Tourette Syndrome can be classified as mild, moderate
or severe.
In order to be diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome tics would have to be present for 12 months. Some
people have transient tics that may come and go.
Tics are rapid movements or sounds that are repeated over and
over for no reason. Tics are brief, intermittent, repetitive, non-rythmic, unpredictable, purposeless, stereotyped movements
(motor tics) or sounds (vocal or phonic tics).
Some tics are rapid or sudden and some are held and tonic.
A person with a tic cannot control the movement or sound. I have heard it described like blinking
your eyes, it just happens without warning and you can't stop it. You can try to supress it but eventually you just
have to blink.
Self Destructive behaviors in Tourette Syndrome
Head banging
lip biting
eye poking
(all motor tics)
Associated conditions
OCD
ADHD
Learning disabilities
behavioral problems
impulsiveness
echolalia (the urge to repeat other's
words)
echopraxia (the urge to mimic other's actions)
palilalia (the urge to repeat your own words or thoughts)
Touretter's would also say they have hightened sensitivity where their senses
are concerned.
Noise
light
touch
taste
smell
Supplements
that may help with TS/tics
Please consult with your Natural Health Care Provider before starting
any vitamin/amino acid regimin for dosage and combining
Calcium/Magnesium
Taurine
Inositol
GABA
L-Tryptophan
L-Methionine
Lecithin
5-HTP
Vitamin B-6
Vitamin
B-12
Niacin (B-3)
FOODS
Avoid Dairy for
2 weeks and take note of any changes
Avoid Preservatives, Additives, Artificial flavors and dyes
Avoid processed
foods, and avoid excess sugar
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