Question 1

what are the chances of a person with tourettes passing on the disease to their offspring?

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High: This is an inherited disease with environmental and genetic factors.

Question 2

is tourettes a demyelinating disease?

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No: Tourette's is not classified with diseases such as multiple sclerosis, and is a very different disorder.  Such problems as visual loss, weakness, imbalance or incoordination would not be part of tourette's.  Nice that we have effective ms meds these days, and many new meds work very well for tourette's.

Question 3

what is the difference between parkinson's disease and tourette syndrome?

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Read up: Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disease of a part of the brain that produces dopamine, and results in deterioration of movement and thinking. It generally affects older adults.  Tourette's disease is an inherited disorder that generally shows up in childhood, and manifests with vocal and motor tics. The two conditions are different neurological illnesses with different treatments.

Question 4

do dads pass on tourettes to sons?

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Dads and Moms can: The causative gene has not been identified. Male:female ratio is 4:1; however, partial penetrance can occur in females. Therefore, a maternal family history of anxiety disorders, especially ocd, sometimes with adhd may be the only clues. Language-based learning disorders, habit disorders like nail-biting, skin-picking, hair-twirling, mood disorders & autistic disorder may co-occur.

Question 5

what is the probability of passing on tourettes to your child?

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Unclear: Studies show a complex inheritance, but autosomal dominant inheritance is mentioned, which is 50% or greater for offspring of affected parents

Question 6

can tourettes be a nervous system disorder?

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Yes: Tourette's is classified as a neurological disorder. It can be a stand alone condition or coexist with others disorders like adhd or bipolar. Not every person with a tic has tourette's and isolated tics  in children are not that uncommon.  Sudden onset of tourette's can be caused by a strep throat infection and if caught early can have good resolution. Meds are often used in chronic cases.

Question 7

i have moderate tourette's disorder how can i control my vocal tic's?

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Many routes: Tourette's symptoms may be modified using a variety of techniques. The best source of help are other people with tourette's. Groups of people (some with physician oversight) exist online and also live. Check your region.

Question 8

what are the odds of having children without tourettes syndrome, if both me & the father had mild ts? %/ chances of children without it?

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Unknown: It is likely there is a genetic pattern as well as environmental factors that just haven't been well worked out. So it is hard advice to give. All the best.

Question 9

how to tell if i have chronic motor tic disorder or tourettes?

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Tourette's by: Definition has to include a vocal and not just a motor tic. The vocal tic can be as minor as clearing your throat repetitively. So, if you have a vocal and a motor tic, you have may have tourette's (diagnosis ultimately must be confirmed by a qualified professional who witnesses it). If you do not have a vocal tic, then you do not have tourette's.

Question 10

how does one differentiate between tourettes syndrome or a tic disorder?

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Pattern: A simple tic disorder is often transient, lasting 6 mo or less or one that remains confined to a single pattern. Tourette is much more involved.It involves a vocal component , which could be as simple as throat clearing or a noise, and the motor component often changes over time and varies in intensity. Tourettes is a lengthy process lasting years.

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