Question 1

for people with tourettes syndrome, are there any new good meds?

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Not really: Neuroleptics are the mainstay for treatment.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of tourettes syndrome?

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TICS: A person with tourette syndrome presents with tics. Motor tics could consist of eye blinking, head jerking, sticking out the tongue, shrugging shoulders etc.  Vocal tics can include clearing the throat, barking, yelling, use of vulgarities, repeating sentences, etc.

Question 3

my fiance has tourettes syndrome. what is this?

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Tourette Syndrome is: a neurological condition which is inheritable, although specific genetic mutations have not been found. It is characterized by chronic motor tics, repetitive, stereotypical, non-functional movements that can be simple or complex &amp; at least one vocal tic, repetitive sounds or words. Tics, obsessive-compulsive behaviors &amp; ADHD often co-exist. See http://www.tsa-usa.org for information &amp; resources.

Question 4

can tourettes syndrome get better after age 17?

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Yes: Many of those who suffer tourette will have a significant reduction in tic frequency, severity or both when they have completely passed through puberty.  At 17, you may still have a chance to see improvement.

Question 5

how come more boys than girls have tourettes syndrome?

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Unknown: While it is true that tourette syndrome is 3-4 more times common in males than in females, it is not well understood why. This would indicate that their are genetic factors at play. It is important than anyone with symptoms of tourette syndrome be evaluated by a physician with experience and training in this field for the best outcome.

Question 6

what are the treatment opions for tourettes syndrome?

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Multimodal manage-: ment of tics that interfere with daily function, associated ADHD, OCD &amp; learning disorders = psychotropic medications, behavioral, family &amp; psychotherapies &amp; environmental  manipulations at school/work, home &amp; community. "Teaching the Tiger" is a good book. Join tsa-usa.org. A fact sheet on Tourette Syndrome, www. ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tourette/detail_tourette.htm, also gives good resources.

Question 7

what are the long-term effects of tourettes syndrome?

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Ttourette: There are no other effects of tourette's except what may be associated psychologically due to its impact on the person's place and feeling in society.

Question 8

is there a reason it seems like tourettes syndrome is only around today?

Accepted Answer

Not new: Gille de la tourette was the name of a french neurologist, a student of charcot who described this condition in the late 18 hundreds.

Question 9

who is the best specialist to see for tourettes syndrome in an adult male?

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See a neurologist: Tourettes syndrome is a neurologic disease that causes motor and vocal tics. It begins in childhood and has a complex genetic inheritence. There are a number of treatments available including medication and behavioral modification. Ask your family doctor if they can recommend a neurologist experienced in treating this problem.

Question 10

is it possible for a three year old to have tourettes syndrome? what are the symptoms?

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Tourettes in 3 yo: My answer is that anything is possible in terms of things that can go wrong with us humans.  In one study, 3.4% of school children  between 6 - 12 years of age in a columbian study were diagnosed with tourettes. Another study found between 0.4 - 3.8% of kids had tourette's  [robertson, mm 2011 feb.] according to cedars-sinai, it can occur as early as age 2. http://bit.ly/yfqqpm.

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