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How do you know if you have tourette's? rapid blinking of eyes i have sometimes.
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History: There are a number of diagnostic criteria based on a history to diagnose Tourette Syndrome. Eye blinking may be related to this, but certainly more historical details are required to make this diagnosis. Please see a neurologist or a psychiatrist for further evaluation.
Answered 8/9/2017
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