Tourette's Syndrome

If one is having tics, head jerking or barking for example, there is a possibility of having Tourettes syndrome. Not all tics are caused by Tourette, so if one is having them, one should pay a visit to a doctor for examination.

It is not a form of Tourette's.

They can happen together, though. See the web site for The Stuttering Foundation of America and look in the brochure section for the brochure about stuttering and Tourette's.

Fragile-x is carried on the x-gene only. Men have XY chromosones and women XX. Men pass on the x-gene to all their daughters and the y-gene to all their sons. Women pass on either of their x-genes to sons and daughters.

The spouse has no effect on the transmission of the faulty gene at all. Their x and/or y genes simply get combined.

So, a male Fragile-x carrier has 100% chance of passing it his daughters and 0% chance to his sons.

A female carrier has 50% chance of passing it to her daughters and 50% chance to her sons.

Yes, I have Tourette's Syndrome and trust me it is as real as the computer I typed this on. However, not all people with Tourette's have copralalia (compulsive swearing), and that is considered (for no reason only about 8% of sufferers have coprolalia) the hallmark symptom.

Sorry to say, but there is no cure of any kind for Tourette's Syndrome. However, when I have a bout or I get a patient with a tic disorder, I tell them to read a book or do a puzzle, which disengages the part of the brain which causes the tics, resulting in an almost complete remission of the tics whilst they are performing these actions.

Sources:

I have Tourette's and a PhD in Neurobiology

I have Tourettes syndrome, and I've been to the doctor for a true diagnosis. No there's not a cure, but there are medications that reduce the severity of the tics. There are side effects like weight gain and acne just like any other medication.

• Determine the possible consequences of the person's actions. He may be capable of injuring himself or someone else intentionally or accidentally, particularly if he suffers from drug-induced psychosis. He may also become homeless due to his mental disorder. If you believe the person poses a risk to his own well-being or the safety of others, the Baker Act is an option.
• Watch the person for suicidal behavior. If you believe a person may attempt suicide, take the individual to the hospital psychiatric ward to get Baker Acted. In some jurisdictions, a judge must issue an ex parte order to commit someone. If the person poses an immediate danger to himself, call the police and they can Baker Act the person without the ex parte order.

• Understand that a trained psychiatric professional must evaluate the person if you choose to commit her. She must present obvious symptoms of mental illness or suicidal behavior for the psychologist to determine that Baker Acting the person is necessary.

They estimate that about 200,000 Americans have a severe form of Tourette Syndrome. About 1 in 100 children show mild symptoms.

People with parents who have it- 50%

Boy- 3-4 times more than girls

Premature babies- Connection unknown

i have turrets syndrome i say bad words and races stuff i am 12 years old and i have a family of 30 ants and uncles and like 50 cousins and i am the only person in my family that has it.

apprx. 1 in 1000 kids have tourettes

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Aldridge

Facial tics, such as rapid blinking or mouth twitches, are the most common initial sign of TS

no she does certainly NOT

Sufferers of Tourette's Syndrome are largely accepted by society. But there are many misconceptions about their behaviour that it could be linked with drug abuse or mental retardation, despite being a neurological disorder with psychological causes and influences. Many in society also believe that due to their sometimes aggressive movements and tics that they are violent, while others believe that they are attention seeking through pretending to have involuntary movements.

In reality their actions are involuntary and their severity is subject mood and environment at the time. It is a disorder which can be moderated with medication and psychological treatment and sufferers do not, on average suffer from any other psychological illnesses as a result from the disorder. They are mentally stable individuals.

It is best to fully research the true causes of Tourette's Syndrome and it's symptoms and not to base your judgments on biased views such as within the media.

People with Tourette's are no different than anyone else! These days my brother can't do things that other people do like go to the movies and stuff like that. people always think that Tourette's is when people just scream curse words but its not only that so if you see someone that you think may have Tourette's don't stare them down just look at them as if you look at any other person because i get very aggravated with people when they make fun of people that are just like them especially since my brother has Tourette's!

You have finally grown up. But you don't ever get excited is the sign of insane.

A person is mentally disturbed and he does not know who he is. Such a person is mentally and physically is exempted for ever from excitement.

Tourette's Syndrome is a neurological disease, and is not the same as other diseases like colds and flu. Tourettes, like other tic disorders, is present from birth, but unlike most other neurological disorders it does not usually show symptoms until later in life, typically age 4-6. This means it is genetic, and you can't "catch" tics from someone.

Source:

I have Tourette's and a PhD in neuroscience

Yes, the syndrome isn't confined to either gender only.

How mild is mild? You want to go on point with even a mild case of Tourettes? You'll certainly draw fire if you have anysort of spasm that creates noise.

That depends if you are showing any of the symptoms.