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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 2

what is tourette syndrome?

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Brain disease: Ts is a neurobiologic condition involving the thalamus in the brain, caused by inheritance, but occasionally by panda's. It's main symptoms are complex(several muscle groups moving involuntarily to appease a sensory compulsion) tics or motor movements involving various body areas, including vocalizations (complex vocal motor tics).Occasionally ts is debilitating, but most often it's treatable.

Question 3

what causes tourette syndrome?

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Gene mapping in : families with multi-generational GTS shows many mutant genes, alone or in combination, cause GTS. The complex patterns of inheritance &amp; associated neuropsychiatric &amp; neurodevelopmental disorders are on omim.org/entry/137580?search=tourette%20gene&amp;highlight=tourette%20gene.Until whole genome testing is affordable,a Chromosomal Microarray is the blood test most likely to detect GTS mutations.

Question 4

how does tourette syndrome work?

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Tourette Syndrome: is an inheritable Neurodevelopmental Disorder, caused by gene mutations yet to be defined. Diagnostic criteria = multiple motor tics &amp; at least 1 vocal tic for at least a year, with no tic-free period &gt; 2 mos. It is often associated with ADHD, OCD &amp; other anxiety disorders. It begins in childhood. See www.tourettesyndrome.net for complete information &amp; tsa-usa.org for resources &amp; support.

Question 5

what are the tests for tourette syndrome?

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TOURETTE SYNDROME: Dx is clinical :  facial grimacing,  head jerking, blinking, simple tics tocomplex tics, vocal tics.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of tourette syndrome?

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Severe tic syndrome: Multiple tics associated with snorting, sniffing, involuntary vocalizations, and troublesome compulsive and aggressive impulses constitute the major features of gilles de la tourette syndrome. It is the rarest and most severe of the tic disorders that begins in childhood, usually as a simple tic. Hyperactivity and disorders of attention and perception are frequent. Intelligence does not decline.

Question 7

why doesn't medicine help my tourette syndrome?

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Do you mean your : chronic motor &amp;/or vocal tics have not responded to any medication prescribed by your neurologist or psychiatrist? Contact the Tourette Syndrome Association: tsa-usa.org/aabout_tsa/aContactTSA.htm. Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai &amp; Weill Cornell SOM in NYC  have TS centers of excellence. See http://www.tsa-usa.org/Medical/medical_main.html for information on valid treatments vs. chicanery.

Question 8

what are tics associated with tourettes syndrome?

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Combination of...: Motor tics(frequent involuntary movements such as shrugging of shoulder) and vocal tics such as clearing of throat.

Question 9

is it important to treat tourette syndrome early?

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Yes: It's best to diagnose and treat early for best results later on.

Question 10

can you get tourette syndrome after the age of 7?

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Yes: If you are concerned about Tourette's, see your doctor. There are other types of tic disorders which may be very common, and may resolve on their own. Tourette's is a  particular type of tic disorder which also involves involuntary vocalizations.

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