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Is an arm tic a common sign of tourette's syndrome?
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Dr. Ernest Bordinianswered
Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology 33 years experience
Can be: Motor tics, and simple tics are often seen before complesx tics in tourette's disorder. Symptoms can vary over time but usually have a peak around age 9 or 11.
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Dr. Alan Ali commented
Psychiatry 33 years experience
I disagree. In Tourette, Tics involving the Head, Neck or Face are early to start.
Jan 10, 2013
Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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