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Name: Carole	E-mail: Amboy666@aol.com
City: Manalapan	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 04-Dec-2005 19:29:05
Message:
Now that all of you are educating yourselves about Tourette Syndrome it is imperative that you educate the teachers your children come into contact with. Most teachers know little if anything about TS. I taught for 33 years, and only really learned about TS when my gandson was diagnosed. Now I make presentations to school faculties, and just about anyone who will listen!
Name: Pat	E-mail: coolscraz@aol.com
City: Bayamon	Country: Puerto Rico
Homepage:	Date: 03-Dec-2005 23:06:09
Message:
My husband has Tourette's and through the years I've noticed that the ticks are increasing in severity. He is very sensitive about the subject and wouldn't look for help or discuss the subject, but it's getting to the point that it's almost unbearable to be next to him. I'm just looking for tools to help me deal with this and to hear from other people in the same situation. Thanks for your website.
Name: Mimi	E-mail: skolgar@yahoo.com
City: Atlanta	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 29-Nov-2005 22:53:24
Message:
I just want to thank you for the positive nature of your website and your warnings re: old literature. I am just now realizing this is why my husband licks his fingers and clears his throat repeatedly throughout the day. If its not hurting any one, should I even mention it to him? He was diagnosed with Adult ADHD about 8 years ago and he is a bit OCD but neither impede in his work. He tends to have some grandiose thoughts though. Thats worrisome, but then again, sometimes he really reaches those goals so who is to say they are grandiose? Should I ask for a diagnosis or just be thankful for the information and move on. Its just a label right?
Name: KELLI	E-mail: PMCLAUGHLIN5@STNY.RR.COM
City: ELMIRA	Country: CHEMUNG
Homepage:	Date: 29-Nov-2005 21:21:17
Message:
I HAVE A 12YR BOY WHO HAS TS. I DONT KNOW ANY ONE WHO HAS TS.IM TRYING TO FIND ANY INFO. I CAN
Name: Julian	E-mail: trk20202005@yahoo.com
City:	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 29-Nov-2005 19:59:51
Message:
I am looking at this site with my Mom, I am a 9 year old boy living with Tourette's. I really don't like my tics, and I am trying to get the courage to talk to my classmates about them, when they ask me why do you do "that"?? Thanks, Jay
Name: Dee Fahey	E-mail: deefahey@comcast.net
City:	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 20-Nov-2005 01:49:00
Message:
Thanks for all the great information.
Name: samantha mountifield	E-mail: sammy69m@hotmail.com
City: portsmouth	Country: england
Homepage:	Date: 19-Nov-2005 09:17:38
Message:
hi all again.my twins where finally diagnosed with tourettes and adhd after 4 long years and have been described clonidine which helps with the tics but not the adhd.as they r now 10 and going through puberty it has got hard some new tics have appeared and the worser ones have gone,but they do have still alot of anger and anxiety.its hard havin to cope with tourettes myself and have now been pescribed a new haloperidol which i start on monday not sure wether it will work or wht side affects its going to have but will let you all know.but if anyone wonts to email me and have a chat about all the problem they go along with ts and having kids with ts feel free to contact me would be good to hear from people who suffer with this.goodluck everyone and be strong x
Name: Allison Smith	E-mail: mikeandallie@comcast.net
City: Downingtown	Country: USA
Homepage: none	Date: 18-Nov-2005 19:16:26
Message:
My 7 year old son started having motor and vocal tics one month ago. He is also starting to have symptoms of ADHD. All his symptoms are increasing and I suspect TS even though it's only been a month. This website has been very helpful to me.
Name: Lynn Cross	E-mail:
City: Houston	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 18-Nov-2005 08:38:15
Message:
Great website!!!
Name: Dana	E-mail: Babyboo200320042003@yahoo.com
City: Windham	Country: Ohio
Homepage: none	Date: 17-Nov-2005 13:02:54
Message:
i like you web site there is so much info on anything that people need to know have a great day
Name: researcher	E-mail:
City:	Country: USA
Homepage: www.geocities.com/nfpboard	Date: 13-Nov-2005 13:16:47
Message:
Thank you for your informative site.
Name: Charles	E-mail: inlongtime@yahoo.com
City: 28602	Country: USA!
Homepage:	Date: 11-Nov-2005 21:15:14
Message:
I just saw on Paula Z this evening a story on TS. I am 39 years old and believe I may have been suffering from TS my whole life. I have never heard of TS until PZ. But believing is not a diagnosis. I want to talk to a professional who can accertain, from my symptoms, whether or not I am even close to what causes my tic. TS or ?
Name: Kimberley George	E-mail: kim_george@rogers.com
City: London	Country: Ontario
Homepage:	Date: 05-Nov-2005 20:12:05
Message:
Great articles I am a volunteer at a public school and one of the children that I work with has TS so I was looking into TS when I cam across your web site. Thank you for all your information and for giving a great understanding of TS
Name: Greg	E-mail: anewday_1@yahoo.com
City: Fountain Inn	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 14-Oct-2005 12:27:42
Message:
I have noticed ticks in my son since age 4 but was diagnosed with TS until age 5. He just recently started a new school and is having a tough time adjusting and making new friends. His grades are slipping and there seems no end to his downward spiral. It's breaking my heart. Can someone offer any info or website on dealing with the person with TS and not simply the condition itself?
Name: anne-marie daoust	E-mail: amd.hca@sympatica.ca
City: sturgeon falls	Country: ontario
Homepage:	Date: 03-Oct-2005 21:24:29
Message:
my daughter was recently diagnosed with TS adhd and ocd. She is now 9 years old. Since she was 4 1/2, we were told she was adhd, mutiple personalyties, bipolar, PDD autism and now TS. I was was wondering if their is a doctor that can tell me exactly what my child has. how do the sibling cop and how do parents cope with all the children involved. How do you make people around you understand that she is ill and not badly raised.
Name: Kathy	E-mail: aussies4kat@yahoo.com
City: Prestonsburg	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 30-Sep-2005 09:04:55
Message:
My grandson Matthew was diagnosed yesterday with TS, accompanied with ADHD. He is 6 years old and has had a terrible time at school. How do we, as a family, help him. We suspected ADHD, but not TS. Please help us help him. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I would like to find a chat room to share information with others. If you know of a chat room that would be beneficial, please let me know.
Name: Tracey Bennetts	E-mail: tracey_bennetts@hotmail.com
City: Ballaarat East	Country: Australia
Homepage:	Date: 26-Sep-2005 08:11:12
Message:
Thanks for the info is was very interesting to read. I am 44 years of age and was diagnosed 10 years ago with TS and other disorders finding it very hard to cope at times, but reading articles such as this gives me something to contemplate Thanks again Tracey
Name: eric	E-mail: surftolive2003@yahoo.com
City: carlsbad	Country: u.s.
Homepage:	Date: 24-Sep-2005 23:10:01
Message:
Thankyou so much for this web page of hope and understanding. My son is presently having one of his hardest times with t.s. It certainly is milder than alot I have read about,and in fact for about the last three months it has been almost nonexistent. It is diffently harder for me than for him. He is eight years old. I remembered reading this webpage when we first found out he had ts at five years old. I needed the balance you have to offer. God Bless you. eric.
Name: paul blackburn	E-mail: pablackburn@cox.net
City: phoenix	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 24-Sep-2005 01:00:34
Message:
We have been aware of tourette's and the overlapping conditions of adhd, ocd for over 17 years. For many reasons we are hoping for that "eureka" breakthrough which may not help us, but lead to easier lives for others.
Name: Lauren Strait	E-mail: wastrait1@yahoo.com
City: Horseheads	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 22-Sep-2005 19:28:24
Message:
hello every one my grandson is dx tourettes adhd ocd odd im finding out there is a number of people that have it and that i am not alone what a relief it is to find others who went threw or is going threw the same thing
Name: Candace Earnest	E-mail: candacefaith90@yahoo.com
City: Middleton	Country: United States
Homepage:	Date: 16-Sep-2005 13:52:01
Message:
I really loved your website. I myself have Tourettes Syndrome. I have known about it for the past 2 years and I am just now getting used to it. Thank you, Candace Earnest, 14 Tennessee
Name: Carrie	E-mail: radioflyer_cpj@earthlink.net
City: Newton	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 13-Sep-2005 22:45:47
Message:
Many, many thanks for this hopeful, helpful resource!
Name: sally	E-mail: sally_pkvsky@yahoo.com
City: johnstown	Country: cambria
Homepage:	Date: 12-Sep-2005 21:40:54
Message:
iam a single mom of a seven year boy who mighted have this problem but i need help too understand it more
Name: dee	E-mail:
City: baytown	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 10-Sep-2005 18:08:59
Message:
i have it too.
Name: Karen	E-mail: kdforr@yahoo.com
City: Tulsa	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 07-Sep-2005 20:18:13
Message:
I would like some help w/ a student who has TS. I am at a loss w/ this student.
Name: Lisa	E-mail: jrllml@lakefield.net
City: Manitowoc	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 03-Sep-2005 20:05:18
Message:
My 11 yr old son has just been diagnosed with TS. One doctor medicated him and my son had a reaction to the medication. Thanks for this website, now I know not to medicate him and look for a doctor who knows TS. Your website has given my much information. Thank you.
Name: Karri	E-mail: karrimac53@yahoo.com
City: Round lake Heights	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 23-Aug-2005 12:48:12
Message:
Karri McLaughlin Child/Adolescent psychiartic nurse. Interested in alternatives.
Name: marnie	E-mail: -
City: sydney	Country:
Homepage: -	Date: 23-Aug-2005 05:54:06
Message:
i think this is a really good web site that explains to people about TS and it has also encouraged me as i have it and it makes me feel good that im not the only one that has it
Name: Dawn Alenius	E-mail: dawna@omegarealtors.com
City: roseville	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 10-Aug-2005 23:02:59
Message:
I grew up repeating myself and not really knowing why. I'm glad that someone took the time to talk about their own experiences and knowledge of the subject. This will be really helpful since I now have a son with the same symtoms. He has some physical ticks but they aren't that serious and I hope he will outgrow them as many people, including me, do. Thank You Sooooooo Much!
Name: Celeste	E-mail: leste82@hotmail.com
City: Toowoomba	Country: Australia
Homepage:	Date: 10-Aug-2005 00:24:13
Message:
This was a great site, trust me, I have been through many to find the information that I have found in this one site... excellent
Name: kimberly	E-mail:
City: sydney	Country: australia
Homepage:	Date: 09-Aug-2005 05:17:19
Message:
pandas and most other animals should be treated with recpeict just like everyone else!
Name: Laurie DeNicola	E-mail: concord209@aol.com
City: Freehold	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 08-Aug-2005 23:53:01
Message:
My son has not been diagnosed with TS yet, but his tics have been comming and going since he was about 5 years old. They disappear for long periods of time and then tend to reappear after an illness or stress. His neurologist does not feel the tics are severe and does not want to perscribe meds (nor do I or my son want to take anything). Recently he had a horrible reaction to pseudoeffedrine (Tylenol Cold Medication) since that time the tics have been visable and very uncomfortable for him. He is 15 years old and he is very concerned about going back to school this way. What can I do to help him?
Name: Deb	E-mail: precarms@mato.com
City: Sturgis	Country: U.S.
Homepage: Thank you!	Date: 03-Aug-2005 23:53:52
Message:
I have to say that after 4 years of being aware of my son's tourettes, this is the first positive feedback I've read. I have gone through the same frightening feelings that many others have had. I was devistated and unwilling to accept this at first, desperate to find a cure. Thank goodness for this website! How comforting! My question is this. I haven't mentioned the word "tourettes" to my son or explained it. I've been afraid he would feel labeled and I didn't want him to learn how terrible the prognosis was (until now). I felt that if he heard that "this is what TS children do", he might develop those particular things. Should I tell him that this is what he has, and,if so, how should I go about this?" Any advise would be welcome. Thank you so much for this website!
Name: Miguel Cotter	E-mail: cotteraguiar@msn.com
City: Lisbon	Country: Portugal
Homepage:	Date: 21-Jul-2005 05:54:35
Message:
I've just discovered my 5 year old son has TS. My first feeling was guilt. Now I'm really focused in helping him and helping me and my wife
Name: sandra	E-mail:
City: stoke on trent	Country: England
Homepage:	Date: 26-Jun-2005 20:20:34
Message:
I have three teenagers with tourettes+ we have been through a lot but its other peoples awareness that causes me the biggest problems.thanks for this website
Name: Katy	E-mail: ktmolly2000@yahoo.com
City: England	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 26-Jun-2005 15:09:34
Message:
Hi Ya I was just searching ts on yahoo and saw this site I have ts and am 22 years old female.Is there any other young women in england with ts around about my sge on here? xxxx
Name: WILLIAM	E-mail:
City: Fort Mocleod	Country: ALBERTA
Homepage:	Date: 22-Jun-2005 17:10:53
Message:
I have tourettes for 8 years now I am 15 years old
Name: Vanessa	E-mail: vanessagreen@shaw.ca
City: Kelowna	Country: Canada
Homepage:	Date: 11-Jun-2005 01:51:51
Message:
Thank you, I have just discovered that my intelligent, sensitive 9 year old son has tourettes and I am going through every emotion you discuss. I have read every website I can locate and finally one...yours...has given me some hope and a belief that this is not the end of all our dreams and wishes for him. Thank you
Name: jenny	E-mail: jenny5139@aol.com
City: indiana	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 01-Jun-2005 15:08:36
Message:
My 11 year old son was recently diagnosed with ts. his tics began when he was almost 4 years old when i took him to the dr. they said they wanted him tested for add- ??? so i never took him back, until a few months ago i demanded he see a specialist @ IUPUI and after spending about 3 minutes with michael she new exactly what i had been saying for7 years. it wasnt a surprise, just a Thank God!! Now he has been taking 1/2 a mg of Guanfacine (generic form of Tenex) for 2 months now and he is doing fabulous! he had pretty bad motor tics and some vocal, throat clearing and grunting. It is so wonderful to have my smiling, happy child back. now i would like to speak with other parents or introduce michael to children with ts so he can meet kids like him. any info would be great.
Name: girleeee	E-mail:
City:	Country: canada
Homepage:	Date: 27-May-2005 12:11:19
Message:
im doning a research project on TS and this site helped alot, THANKS!!
Name: Stephanie Hughes	E-mail: marcelhughes@adelphia.net
City: Newark	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 25-May-2005 02:39:51
Message:
My son has Tourette Syndrome, we have all different kinds of tics. A lot of phrase repeating.....
Name: TAMMY	E-mail: tammybe@classicnet.net
City: Lydia	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 24-May-2005 23:21:19
Message:
My daughter has tourett's disorder. I don't like the side effect of the Haloperidol that she is on. could you please tell what else i could do for her. She clears her throat all the time. HELP
Name: Missie	E-mail: hairdressermissi@netscape.net
City: Rockwood,Tn	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 11-May-2005 22:18:41
Message:
IM IN TN I HAVE A 15 YR.OLD SON THAT HAS ADHD,COULD HAVE OCD,HAS TWITCHES PRETTY BAD AT TIMES.HIS NICKNAME AT SCHOOL IS TWITCH...HE HAS STARTED LASHING OUT WITH HIS MOUTH AT TIMES HE NEVER USED TO DO THIS...HE REALLY SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE I KNOW IT COULD BE THE AGE AT TIMES ,I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO FIND A GOOD NEUROLOGIST IN THE AREA,I DONT WONT HIM OVER MEDICATED.AT THIS TIME HE TAKES NO MEDICINE...IM ASKING FOR HELP PLEASE IF YOU CAN,IT HAS BEEN SOOOOOOOOOO HARD AT TIMES AND IS ONLY GETTING WORSE...THANK YOU MISSIE
Name: Robyn	E-mail: RJL417@aol.com
City: Tyler	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 11-May-2005 15:31:13
Message:
My DD age 13 1/2 is ATTEMPTING TO COPE with as she calls it, her newly sentenced "TS, OCD AND possible ADHD"... As a result I am attempting desperately to tread water and remain afloat between the outbursts. While she as at school I try to pick up the slack and research all I can. Thanks for a great web site... we are destined to take our journey on a path I now know has been there a long time, but we have just payed the toll and gotten on that road... I need the stregth to reassure, remain calm, and tolerant, and guide her.
Name: Andrew John Capecci	E-mail: spydetect3@aol.com
City: Charlotte	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 20-Apr-2005 15:09:37
Message:
I am diagnosed with T.S. and want to tell you how hard it is for me to have it. I want you to never tease or ask them about it. It really hurts my feelings. Here is how hard it is for me to control my blinking: TRY TO NOT BLINK FOR AT LEAST 2 MIN. THAT IS HOW HARD ITIS TO ME TO HOLD IT BACK FOR 5 SECONDS!!
Name: Alicia	E-mail: alicianicole2005@hotmail.com
City: Woodlawn	Country: USA
Homepage: n/a	Date: 15-Apr-2005 11:21:21
Message:
i'm writing an english term paper on tourette syndrome: the diagnosis and living with it. i was just trying to find some information!
Name: TERRY	E-mail: TCONGIONTI@AOL.COM
City: NEW ROCHELLE	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 06-Apr-2005 10:11:40
Message:
MY SON, 9 YEARS OLD HAS JUST STARTED HAVING SOME NECK TWITCHES, WHEN THIS STARTED, I THOUGHT BACK TO THIS PAST YEAR, WHEN HE HAS DISPLAYED OTHER MOTOR TICS (I THINK) EYE TWITCHES, MOUTH POPPING,ALL LASTED A SHORT TIME. THIS TIME, IT SEEMS TO BE EFFECTING HIME MORE, IT ACTUALLY HURTS HIM. WE HAVE AN APPOINTMENT IN A FEW DAYS, AND OF COURSE, MY THOUGHTS HAVE BEEN OF TOURRETTS, EVEN THOUGH THERE HAS BEEN NO VERBAL SIGNS. HE IS A GREAT ATHLETE AND STUDENT, BUT I CAN ALREADY SEE A CHANGE IN HIS PERSONALITY. THE LAST FEW DAYS HAVE BEEN TOUGH, NEEDLESS TO SAY AND SLEEPLESS.
Name: Jennifer Kling	E-mail: aaronjaredryan@aol.com
City: Baton Rouge	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 30-Mar-2005 18:02:20
Message:
my son Aaron, was diagnosed two years ago. I am looking online for more information and to see if there are any groups in my area for kids like him.
Name: sandra	E-mail: sandrahepper@wmconnect.com
City: No.Charleston,S.C.	Country: u.s.a.
Homepage:	Date: 26-Mar-2005 15:29:18
Message:
looking for parents of kids with t.s.in south carolina
Name: William Shryer	E-mail: wshryer@behaviorquest.com
City: Danville	Country: USA
Homepage: www.behaviorquest.com	Date: 24-Mar-2005 10:56:23
Message:
While looking for information on PANDAS I came across your page. We see so many patients that have found particular providors that encourage various treatment options that seem questionable at best. Our practice has seen the IVIG approach, hyperbaric oxegen treatment, chelation and many others. It's sad that so many are taken advantage of by fringe medicine, but so many are so desperate.
Name: Andrew	E-mail: arholtum@cox.net
City: Phoenix	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 23-Mar-2005 17:51:42
Message:
I read your view that those of us who have TS and have done OK don't tend to advertise it. I am 47 and have was officially diagnosed with TS about 20 years ago. I seem to have gotten worse since childhood, but I've done fine. I'm married with a 15 year old daughter. I have a successful career in computers/engineering, I'm very active (running, cycling, x-country skiing, rock climbing). I do still drive my wife crazy on occasion with tic fits ;-), but my low dose (Pimozide) medication has taken most of the edge off. So there is life with TS! :-)
Name: Lisa	E-mail: lrichard@rogers.com
City: Newmarket	Country: Canada
Homepage:	Date: 22-Mar-2005 22:16:54
Message:
Thanks for the sunshine. I'm an basically optimist and I welcome the more sunny view of what's to come. I've known in my heart for about a year now that my son has TS but only yesterday was confirmed by a new pediatrician. Thanks again! "Now what" is EXACTLY what has been going through my mind for the last two days.
Name: joanne	E-mail: joannepearceau@hotmail.com
City: brisbane	Country: australiajust to say
Homepage:	Date: 18-Mar-2005 10:06:30
Message:
just to say i like your site i care for a little girl with this condition
Name: anne	E-mail:
City: glasgow	Country: scotland
Homepage:	Date: 16-Mar-2005 16:53:45
Message:
my 11yr old son has just been diagnosed with ts and i found your sit very helpful , thank you
Name: Shirley	E-mail: fincro@iinet.net.au
City: Perth	Country: Australia
Homepage:	Date: 11-Mar-2005 23:11:01
Message:
Hi 'Just a Mum' Sincere thanks for your online article, I've book marked it, and, will check in regularly. My dearest niece Sophie, has 'JUST' been diagnosed with TS. Sophie is now 20 yrs of age. She has been a 'squeaker' since age 7. Your article has helped us enormously, I've forwarded it my sister in London ( her Mum) Once again, sincere thanks Shirley
Name: Kathy Coleman	E-mail: cheergirl_65340@hotmail.com
City: Marshall	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 08-Mar-2005 10:14:46
Message:
I really enjoyed the site it helped me out a lot with what I am studying, I learned a lot and I thank you so much. If someone would like to contact me my e-mail address is above I would greatly appreciate it.
Name: David Christopher Mi	E-mail: rainmanhallelujah@hotmail.com
City: Denver, Colorado	Country: USA
Homepage: http://freespace.virgin.net/david.mied/index.htm	Date: 06-Mar-2005 16:43:56
Message:
I now have diabeties, that I blame on those HALOPERIDOL pills ??? Can someone now DO a song about me ???? So I can stop REAL SLIM??? Love: David C, Miedzianik Say...med-gen-nick: Denver, Colorado, USA: rainmanhallelujah@hotmail.com PS: Instead of being like Fat Man, and The Diabetic Duo: PPS: I'm now in Denver, Colorado, because my neighbour back in Old England, got me a letter sent out from Rotherham Council, telling me to turn my sterio down. At least I think it was my neighbour ??? And I was there, sitting in my house back there, with NOTHING ON. (No sound on): PPPS: I hope my neighbours back there, can't hear my sterio, from the other side of the atlantic ??? PPPPS: I think the drug HALOPERIDOL deadens your hearing, to loud sounds, after you've been on them A LONG TIME ??? PPPPPS: I've now been off HALOPERIDOL about 2 years, and I'm now REAL SLIM, like I've said: Before that I was on them about 36 years: PPPPPPS: A doctor once told me, that he wanted me, to just try those HALOPERIDOL for 1 month. PPPPPPPS: Each day of this month lasted over a year. PPPPPPPPS: This month had very long days didn't it ??? PPPPPPPPPS: Once again, I HOPE, I can STOP OFF THESE FOR GOOD, now ???
Name: Jennifer Burchfield	E-mail: Justajenn71@aol.com
City: Rock Island	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 28-Feb-2005 14:56:23
Message:
This site is awesome. I'm on my way to pick up my 9 year old son to take him to the psych now..he has OCD, Possibly Tourrettes (we are going to find out today) and seperation anxiety and Generalized anxiety. I ran accross this site on accident but you can bet I'll be back!!
Name: Candice Marple	E-mail: LMa8560837@aol.com
City: Pasco, WA	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 26-Feb-2005 15:43:13
Message:
Thank you so much for all of the helpful information. As a grandparent of a 5 year that has just been diagosined. The information helps alot. - Regards - Candice
Name: Shaliah Rouse	E-mail: shaliahrocks@yahoo.com
City: Philadelphia	Country: United State of Amer
Homepage:	Date: 22-Feb-2005 12:19:44
Message:
My heart goes out to the indivisuals also I've so much about this disease.
Name: Meleana M. Hinchman	E-mail: mmh46@cornell.edu
City: Victor	Country: NY
Homepage:	Date: 08-Feb-2005 20:50:08
Message:
I have a 21 year old brother with tourettes and he fights everyday to try and be " a good person " -poor guy tries so hard. Theres just so many mean people out there that just thrive off of makeing this condition even harder to handle. If you see someone with tourettes, please give them more love than just any old stranger, they need you.
Name: Karen Williams	E-mail: kaz@dazdarts.freeserve.co.uk
City: wolverhampton	Country: west midlands
Homepage:	Date: 13-Jan-2005 16:34:37
Message:
Our 5 year old daughter has just started to increase her tics and I have found your web site very encouraging. thank you.
Name: Paula Forrest	E-mail: paula@forrestsnug.wannadoo.co.uk
City: Norwich	Country: Norfolk
Homepage:	Date: 13-Jan-2005 16:12:50
Message:
We are waiting for a diagnosis for our daughter and I am still in the terrified and teary stage. I feel heartened by your website and encouraged reading about these remarkable children. My daughter appears to have these sociable selfaffacing, "its not an issue" qualities. she clearly is getting on with things - business as usual. Behind the scenes I am hopeless and distressed watching her little body throw itself about. Thank you for frank and positive communications. I will definitely visit this site again.
Name: Rosemary	E-mail: Rlaurahome@att.net
City:	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 11-Jan-2005 19:24:58
Message:
My daughter age 13 has a mild case of TS but she spits alot....its driving me crazy I need some coping skills
Name: Lili	E-mail: lilimaginness@iprimus.com.au
City: Melbourne	Country: Australia
Homepage:	Date: 02-Jan-2005 09:26:51
Message:
Thank you so much for a great website on Tourette Syndrome. I've read so much on TS looking for information as I am so sure (I know he has) that my son (6yrs old) has it and have cried & agonised over it for the last year. My tears have started to lessen & the agony is not so bad after reading what you had to say. From today onwards I am going to focus on my son instead of when the tics are going to stop & start up again. Thank you for giving me hope & the strength not to give up on my darling son.
Name: Sandy	E-mail: TweetyTaylor2000@aol.com
City: Hermosa, SD	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 29-Dec-2004 04:00:52
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My son has had tourette's since he was 6 years old and is now 11 yrs. old. We have be though a few medications and difficulties. Have found Geodon and Clonazapam to be effective but if they have what is called encoprisis, which is a bowel problem then be careful because this medicine can cause constipation. We have been see a local neurologist but, we are nodw looking for a new doctor some where in the area that specializes in TS. If there is any one that knows of someone in or around South Dakota would you please let me know?
Name: belinda	E-mail: belindaj73@optusnet.com.au
City: townsville	Country: australia
Homepage:	Date: 18-Dec-2004 18:30:35
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My 10yr old son has recently been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. I am now looking for some help and answers for many questions
Name: Honey	E-mail: RwlHnB@aol.com
City: Springfield, MO	Country: USA
Homepage: TS	Date: 21-Nov-2004 21:15:56
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This web page has been helpful to me. Understanding what tourette syndrome is. I have a friend that has Tourette syndrome. I work with him. He is the sweetest person you could meet. Thanks again for the information.
Name: Peaches	E-mail:
City: Georgia	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 21-Nov-2004 03:31:39
Message:
Sorry folks, but I agree with Dr. Laura. A wedding is all about the bride and groom. If they are selfish, and insensitive enough to not want anyone there with concerns, issues, or problems, thats just fine, they just need to understand that that means, NO cards, gifts, invites and possibly very limited contact with the hurt, slighted, and offended family members. Personally, I wish my wedding reception could have been limited to guests 16 years and up, as children cause distractions, and most of them are unruly.
Name: Lora	E-mail: ANLMARINO@comcast.net
City: Georgetown- DE	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 16-Nov-2004 12:54:23
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My son was diagnoised with TS when he was 6. He shakes his head like his hair is in his face,he also blinks and opens his eyes wide at times. It does not bother him that he shakes his head, but I'm scared that when he gets older if the tics don't go away he will be teased. The site has helped us alot THANK-YOU.
Name: jenny	E-mail: wardle_jen@hotmail.com
City: leicester	Country: united kingdom
Homepage: http://tourettesyndromeleic.tripod.com/	Date: 02-Nov-2004 08:45:25
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hi there well done on your home page if ya ever wanna talk then call me on 07832149045 i have a 7yr old son with tourette syndrome and adhd and ocd so if ya ever wanna chat cal me
Name: Ma. Cristina Abiera	E-mail: baby_kei2000@yahoo.com
City: Manila	Country: Philippines
Homepage:	Date: 29-Oct-2004 11:47:28
Message:
Good day! Hi! I just wanna know where i can find the name of hospital that can surely cure the the Tourett Syndrome? And the website of it. Pls Help me. I've been looking for it for a long long time. Thank You.
Name: adele	E-mail: adeleleech73@hotmail.com
City: cornwall	Country: uk
Homepage:	Date: 26-Oct-2004 10:58:06
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hello my 8 year old may have ts or so his psychistrist thinks. Im not sure he does move his face alot but I am not convinced he is ticcing. thanks for all the information. How can chewing clothes be a tic, surely this is more likely a habbit?
Name: Jennifer	E-mail: kidnie@highspeedfx.net
City: Arthur, Ontario	Country: Canada
Homepage:	Date: 20-Oct-2004 09:18:32
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My 8 year old hasn't been diagnoised yet, but I know it is coming. My son has started clicking and bad tics to his head and neck. It has being a time of sadness and worrysome. I am looking for anyone else close by to help deal with some of our concerns.
Name: glaucely barbosa	E-mail: glaucely@litoral.com.br
City: Santos	Country: Brazil
Homepage:	Date: 15-Oct-2004 17:57:15
Message:
Thanks for information. I`m phisiotherapist student , Medicin area and holistic therapeut. Tnaks
Name: Lisa Stefaniak	E-mail: Lcasey12@yahoo.com
City: Spencerport New York	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 13-Oct-2004 15:23:14
Message:
Thank you for this information. I'm not as fearful as I was before I read your website.
Name: Vicki Hill	E-mail: capri1968@aol.com
City: Missouri City, TX	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 07-Oct-2004 15:34:18
Message:
My son is 10 y/o with ADHD on Concerta and Strattera & Clonidine. History of vocal and motor tics for 4 years. Recently diagnosed with TS. I took him off Concerta b/c tics were getting very severe. Still need help with paying attention in school, and still need help with tics. Any suggestions?
Name: Nora Fisher	E-mail: nfireball@cox-internet.com
City: Pineville	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 30-Sep-2004 00:40:51
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Have had challenge with Tourette's for past year and a half. I am 54 years young female with new onset. Never had as child. I see the positive side of all of this vs. the doom and gloom. Thanks for this site.
Name: jeannie	E-mail: SCOTT69Z@JUNO.COM
City: WILDWOOD	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 27-Sep-2004 10:28:34
Message:
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
Name: UCHE MUMU	E-mail: MUMU4REAL@MAIL.COM
City: ONITSHA-TOWN	Country: NAIJA
Homepage:	Date: 25-Sep-2004 08:28:57
Message:
THANKS FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SITE KEEP IT UP...GUYMAN..MUGU.
Name: Adrienne Fechter	E-mail: afechter@earthlink.net
City: Roswell	Country: US
Homepage:	Date: 21-Sep-2004 20:58:11
Message:
Our 7 year old son with Aspergers recently developed serious motor and vocal tics. We are beside ourselves at this juncture, as the tics are definitely cauing him to stand out among his peers even though he is already is a special needs program at a private school. It is so heartbreaking to watch and even more heartbreaking to hear that there is nothing we can do for him. He does not yet have a Tourettes diagnosis, but I am sure it is coming once the tics persist. Isn't there anything we can do for him? Isn't there a nationally renowned expert we can take him to? Adrienne Atlanta
Name: Cheryl R.	E-mail: cheryl0663@msn.com
City: omaha	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 17-Sep-2004 23:39:32
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Although our son, age 7, has not been officially diagnosed with ts, I have no doubt this is the case. The first symptoms appeared around age 5. This was eye blinking, then sniffing, then facial grimmaces, strange knee-knocking while walking, and most recently a rapid neck bending motion (face upwards to sky). It seems worse when he is playing sports (which he loves and does very well in) and is trying to perform well in some way, such as taking a test. My other concerns are behaviors such as anxiety and panicky behaviors including crying, stomach aches, headaches, etc. when going to school. He also seems to be intolerant of others' behaviors, especially misbehavior of others, including his friends. I am concerned that he will begin to be picked-on at school because of his tics and the fact that he is not very outgoing. Although he is extremely bright, athletic, and very well-behaved in school, and his teachers say he gets along well with others, I can't help but feel there is just SOMETHING else going on with him. I would really appreciate any advice, information on your experiences with similar children, or just anything you could tell me in figuring out what this sounds like to you.
Name: Jan Brown	E-mail: jbrown98@san.rr.com
City: San Diego	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 15-Sep-2004 05:02:41
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After searching for years, we finally got the diagnosis for TS and Tic Disorder. Can I get feedback on the DBS if you or your loved one has gone through the operation? My son suffers from Autism and GERD as well. He has a horrible time with medications. Thank you
Name: Jennifer	E-mail: kabibbie98@hotmail.com
City: Bedford	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 03-Sep-2004 13:40:51
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The doctor just informed me that I need to have my brother tested for TS and I'm trying to get any information about that I can.
Name: stephanie	E-mail: johnstep@isu.edu
City: idaho falls	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 01-Sep-2004 12:27:42
Message:
Our son has TS and we are looking for other children who also have it. It would be nice to know what to expect and know someone else who is the same. It is not a highly known disorder here in Idaho.
Name: bebe	E-mail: a_gost@hotmail.com
City: london	Country: uk
Homepage: none	Date: 31-Aug-2004 14:17:10
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i've got ts and ocd so has my uncle and my two aunts
Name: Julie	E-mail: gr8t_life@hotmail.com
City: Atlanta	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 30-Aug-2004 10:06:28
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Our son is being evaluated today and tourette's has been mentioned. Our son at the age of two was diagnosed with one level above fetal alcohal syndrome. *I was not his birth mother- So I'm trying to understand this illness in case they feel this is one of his challenges.
Name: angela gibson	E-mail: ponytail147456@yahoo.com
City: eminence in	Country: usa
Homepage: none	Date: 28-Aug-2004 10:14:44
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i have just found out that my eight year old son has tourettes any information i can get would be helpful.
Name: Eric Daily	E-mail: sassenach_1@hotmail.com
City: Alabama	Country: USA
Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CW_TS	Date: 24-Aug-2004 03:12:19
Message:
CORRECTION: This is the correct address for my hompage! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CW_TS
Name: Eric Daily	E-mail: sassenach_1@hotmail.com
City: Alabama	Country: USA
Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/CW_TS	Date: 24-Aug-2004 02:51:44
Message:
In the 2003 book entitled, " Getting Personal: Stories of life With Tourette Syndrome", I have an artical titled " Thank You Dateline ". My Name is Eric Daily. And I am the owner of Christians And Tourette Syndrome, a Yahoo Group. We are 4 years old, and 174 members as of today. Making it the largest active posting TS oriented group on Yahoo. It is a pleaseure to be a part of your community.
Name: Bob Jackson	E-mail: bjackson@nella.net.au
City: Wodonga. Vic	Country: Australia
Homepage: Jumping Jack	Date: 30-Jul-2004 23:32:11
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I would like to talk to people who suffer from Tourette Syndrome I have been suffering with T.S. for 53 years I think I should be in the Guinness Book of recordsfor non stop hiccuping.
Name: Jennifer	E-mail: jenjenblank@hotmail.com
City: Grafton	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 29-Jul-2004 09:06:19
Message:
THank you, My son is being diagnosed with pandas and mwe are thinking of ivig before school starts. It has been a long 1 1/2 years. His anti dnase b titers are 2720 and n o one knows why. Some of the Drs. believe pandas and some don't. Thanks again for the info!
Name: Vivian	E-mail: vkroner@meridianglobal.com
City: Novato	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 27-Jul-2004 11:24:02
Message:
Thank you.
Name: NICOLE	E-mail: WWW.BLKPOODLE4@AOL.COM
City: WADING RIVER	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 20-Jul-2004 18:55:44
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THANKS FOR THE INFO. MY SON AT 81/2 HAD THE ONSET OF TS AFTER HIS FIRST STREP INFECTION. SINCE THEN HE DOES NOT GET SORE THROATS BUT TICS WHEN HE HAS STREP. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH DOCTORS WHO DON'T HAVE FAITH IN ME IN THIS AREA. WELL A NEW PED. I PICKED TWO WEEKS AGO WE WENT TO FOR A PHYSICAL. TWO DAYS AFTER I CALLED HER B/C MY SON HAD A SWOLLEN LYMPH NODE IN HIS NECK, PAIN IN THE NECK, DEPRESSION AND A NEW FACIAL TIC. I ASKED HER TO DO A STREP TEST AND SHE DIDN'T AND SAID HE WAS FINE. THAT NIGHT HE STARTED TO VOMIT AND HAD SEVERE PAIN. THE NEXT DAY HE WAS STILL VOMITTING AND HAD SEVERE STOMACH PAIN. SHE DID A STREP QUICK TEST WHICH WAS NEG. I SAID DO A SEND OUT ONE. WELL 21 DOCTOR CALLS, 6 VISITS AND 3 ER VISITS AND A GASTRO DR VISIT SHE CALLED TODAY SAYING MOTHER KNOWS BEST HE HAS STREP. tHIS IS SO FRUSTRATING B/C i KNOW PANDAS EXISTS AND MY SON HAS IT!!!! I AM GLAD OTHERS FEEL THE SAME.
Name: deb	E-mail: birdy@broadnet.com.au
City:	Country: australia
Homepage:	Date: 14-Jul-2004 12:14:08
Message:
hi;just want to say hellow
Name: Andrew Wright	E-mail: andrew.bryngwyn@virgin.net
City: Holyhead	Country: Uninted Kingdom
Homepage:	Date: 09-Jul-2004 16:09:40
Message:
Is there anything that's been developed that needs trying and need's a guine pig to try it. I'll do it.
Name: Julie	E-mail: rockweird@aol.com
City: fayetteville, ar	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 29-Jun-2004 22:49:27
Message:
I've had lots of different tics since I was 5 (I'm 21 now) and my family always ignored it or made fun of me...I thought I was a total freak and the only one who did those things. After reading some of the stuff on this site I'm pretty sure I have TS. It's nice to know there's a name for it and that I'm not the only one who has it :)
Name: Biddy Bishop	E-mail: bid5552@yahoo.com
City: Huntington Station	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 12-Jun-2004 12:36:47
Message:
I was so happy to find your site and read your story. I have 3 sons, 2 of whom have TS. They're fraternal twins. One son was "diagnosed" last year, but I had unofficially diagnosed him many years ago. I'm in the health care profession (rehabilitation, to be specific), so I have been exposed to many individuals with varying conditions. My other son revealed some tics that he has but hides well, although I notice them at times. He, on his own, tells me that he knows he has TS but doesn't feel the need to go to a Neurologist at this point. I respect his decision. When I received my son's diagnosis, it didn't affect me in the least. Both my sons (13 years of age) sound like yours. Honors students, musicians, one into acting and singing, friends, social and, most importantly, kind/altruistic people. I've realized some possible OCD traits. No matter how hard he tries, my diagnosed son can't get out of the shower before 20 minutes. My suspicion is that he has a ritual. He washes his hands frequently (not noticable to others), but he also has never been sick or lost a day of school! When I told my sons to stop bugging him about the shower since it may not be something he can control, his response was: "I like having TS. Now I can blame EVERYTHING on it!" We have to keep in mind not to let him get away with too much, since we don't want secondary gain to occur with this diagnosis!! I'm also reflecting on my life and certain things are making so much sense for me, since I feel as though I'm an undiagnosed TS individual. I've had many symptoms in past years, very subtle, but I've known I had them. I blamed things totally on stress and anxiety, and now I have answers for them!! I don't think it's an accident that I'm in the rehabilitation field. My oldest son (16) has not exhibited any TS symptoms. I realize the waxing and waning of TS, but I feel prepared for anything. I love my children, we have a good, open relationship, and we'll be able to deal with whatever comes our way. I'm not opposed to getting help if it's needed. In fact, my oldest sons friend has TS, and I've spoken to his mother. I've told parents of my son's closest friends, and there kids didn't even notice. They just thought Matt's tics were just "Matthew." How wonderful!! Thanks for letting me share my story, and thanks for sharing yours. What a wonderful site you've created!!
Name: Sara Tartavel	E-mail: tartavel@sympatico.ca
City: Cambridge, On	Country: Canada
Homepage:	Date: 11-Jun-2004 08:53:38
Message:
I am thankful to hear from other parents who are going through tough times like myself and seem to be coping. My son is 10 with Tourettes and I'm finding it is getting harder and harder to deal with this on a daily basis. His fears and anxieties are making it hard on all of us. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
Name: Rafael	E-mail: omega1ro@netzero.net
City: Cincinnati	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 09-Jun-2004 16:36:39
Message:
As a parent of a girl with some symptoms that may be TS I found the information in your site very enlightening. I can recall having some of the symptoms as a pre-adolescent... Anyway, thank you for what you have done here.
Name: renate	E-mail: r.e.griffioen@student.tue.nl
City: eindhoven	Country: the netherlands
Homepage:	Date: 08-Jun-2004 04:55:36
Message:
Hello. I am a architecture student at the Technical University Eindhoven (the Netherlands) and I am working on an assignment about people diagnosed with the Tourette Syndrom. My assignment is about the acceptance of TS people (with a lot of tics) especially by their neighbours. How do neighbours react on the tics? Are people in America willing to learn more about TS? I hope you can help me on this subject and I would like to thank you in advance. Greetings, Renate Griffioen
Name: Sheena	E-mail: sfrigon11@hotmail.com
City: Edmonton, AB	Country: Canada
Homepage:	Date: 04-Jun-2004 12:29:55
Message:
I am a mother of a 9 year old boy that was diagnosed with TS and OCD at the age of 6. Theses disorders are very misunderstood in the general public. At this time we are having a difficult time with his school and with some family members. The school has little information about these disorders thus very little understanding. At this time I am searching sites to aquire information for the people in my son's life.
Name: Jody	E-mail: jodyjohnston30@yahoo.com
City: San Diego, CA	Country: USA
Homepage: N/A	Date: 28-May-2004 02:11:39
Message:
I stumbled across this site while looking for information on chronic motor tics. I think I have undiagnosed OCD, possible slight TS. I have many tics that drive me up a wall! It gets worse in public because I try to not do them, which causes stress. Many of them include the cracking of my knuckles, especially my thumbs which are very sore yet I can't stop. I just added this site to my favorites so I can peruse it more often and join the message board. I just wanted to give kudos to the web designer. Even though she has the disclaimer at the bottom of the page that says she is "just a mom" (cute) I think this web site is wonderfully informational and well put together. I will hopefully get health insurance soon and be able to get some help with my obsessions and tics. Thanks for the site! :)
Name: Mark	E-mail:
City:	Country: West Europe
Homepage:	Date: 21-May-2004 19:42:21
Message:
Hey there, I'm glad websites like this are up to inform people about Tourette. I'm suffering with Tourette since my 6th, am 21 now, so I have quite a lot of experience under my belt. I learnt how to deal with Tourette, particulary as I got older. I gained more confidence and people in my environment learnt that acceptance is the best 'cure', or at least the best way to reduce it as much as possible. It's going really well 'cause my tics nearly vanished actually. :) I got an horrible peak when I was 11, 12. Anyway, I'm a happy man now who just leads an ordinary life. For all the people who're going through tough phases, I'd say keep fighting, because there once will come a day that you'll realise you're nothing less than people who ain't suffering with tourette. Love ya all! <3
Name: Jean	E-mail: Worrynot1@aol.com
City:	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 20-May-2004 03:12:46
Message:
We just found out, after years of facials tics, that he has TS. We're confused, scared and don't know what the future holds for him/us. As he gets older will this effect his body? Thanks for listening :)
Name: Nadia	E-mail: pryadilova@hotmail.com
City: Cleveland	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 16-May-2004 00:46:12
Message:
Thank you for your support
Name: Claudia Doss	E-mail: dossent@msn.com
City: San Antonio	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 14-May-2004 21:55:34
Message:
I love your website. Great information I have a 10 year old grandson with Tourett's.
Name: jan	E-mail: parker@unina.it
City: napoli	Country: Italy
Homepage:	Date: 06-May-2004 16:51:59
Message:
Thanks for sharing.
Name: sandra mackinnon	E-mail: mackinnon_sandra@hotmail.com
City: kitchener	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 04-May-2004 18:44:31
Message:
very imformative site.
Name: Joel Dudley	E-mail: joel@nanovoid.com
City: Chandler	Country: United States
Homepage:	Date: 29-Apr-2004 23:40:35
Message:
Excellent site. TS has quite a presence in our family. Good to see such a fair and balanced take on the issues involved.
Name: Shannon	E-mail: autumnsunn@yahoo.com
City: Houston	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 29-Apr-2004 12:17:20
Message:
My 8 year old son was just diagnosed with TS. He is a staight A Honor Roll student with almost severe behavioral problems. I was actually relieved to know I was not the only mother dealing with these issues.
Name: MG	E-mail:
City:	Country: pa in the usa
Homepage:	Date: 27-Apr-2004 12:38:44
Message:
i logged on your site after the disturbing news that a friends child was diagnosed with ts hoping to find some info to better understand what hes going through thank u for all the info u were very helpful
Name: Lone Espersen	E-mail: loneespersen@get2net.dk
City: Odense	Country: Denmark
Homepage:	Date: 27-Apr-2004 03:57:11
Message:
Thank you for a very good and positiv homepage. It was a relief to read your story. The story of my son i very much like yours.I also cried for a very long time,preparing myself for the worst. Now I am much better.
Name: krista	E-mail: kristahutson@hotmail.com
City: cambridge	Country: canada
Homepage:	Date: 25-Apr-2004 12:23:46
Message:
Hi. You're website has really improved my understanding on what I have been diagnosed with. Thank-you for your time in helping me understand this.
Name: Janis Oles	E-mail: j.oles@charter.net
City: Worcester	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 16-Apr-2004 16:56:27
Message:
I came to this web site by way of doing research for a paper for a class. I must add I am a senior learner and really didn't know why I choose Tourette syndrome when the instructor assigned a paper on any disease you wish to explore. After doing research on TS I realized that there were children I went to elementary school, over fifty years ago, that probably had undiagnosed TS and I shutter to think how I teased them along with my fellow classmates. How ironic that in later life I became a medical social worker specializing in neurologic disorders. Life has a way of teaching us the lessons we need to learn. Keep up you vaulable work in bring hope and information for these are two mighty tools to a brighter future.
Name: MaryAnn Straus	E-mail: macstraus@juno.com
City: Katy	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 08-Apr-2004 20:08:46
Message:
I am 60 years old and have just been diagnosed with TS and have benn put on Xenazine from the UK. It was explaned to me by Dr. Jankovic of Baylor College of Medicine that the medication is not available in the US yet. It is called an investigational drug (because not approved by the USDA yet). It is my understanding it is only available thru Baylor. Has anybody experience with this drug? April 8, 2004
Name: hedda gaza	E-mail: heddagaza@sbcglobal.net
City: san diego	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 05-Apr-2004 23:39:03
Message:
Hello My son Jordan was diagnosed with ts when he was 11 years old. He is now 21 years old and a fine young man. He was diagnosed with ts, adhd and obsessive compulsive disorder. Jordan is going to college and works part time as an assistant chef for a greek restaurant. I am very proud of my son. He has overcome many challenges and works hard every day. I couldn't ask for a better son and I am extremely proud of him. His ts is very mild now. It does wax and wane and right now he is not on any medication. He was on halperidol, paxil and ritilin. If he feels the need to go back on the meds he will. I am very glad I found this website and hope others will never give up on themselves and those they know who are afflicted with this.
Name: Catrina	E-mail:
City: Connecticut	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 02-Apr-2004 15:58:37
Message:
Hello. My name is Catrina, and I am 14 years old. I have had tourettes syndrom since i was 8 years old, and just recently started taking Haldol to help control the tics. I just want to thank everybody at this website for all your support for kids with ts. it has been a big help. Thank you!
Name: Kristy Olson	E-mail: kolson@bransoncvb.com
City: Branson	Country: US
Homepage:	Date: 25-Mar-2004 11:46:04
Message:
My 9 year old son was recently diagnosed so I'm trying to get as much info as possible. Thank you.
Name: Edna	E-mail: pokiebear59@aol.com
City: Sugar Land	Country: United States
Homepage:	Date: 08-Mar-2004 23:59:45
Message:
Hi my son was diagnosed with Ts when he was 4 years old. I have never heard about until he was diagnosed. He is 17 now and the older he gets the more ticks he has. The school where he goes is giving him a hard time. I got so tried of them saying he was a bad kid, that i went to the book store and bought this book called "Teaching the Tiger". The school principle read the book and thank me for the information. I do alot of research on Ts to see if any new information is wondering around. Just remember that you are not alone keep finding new information and learn more on Ts. I have learned alot these past 13 years and still learning. One more thing join a Ts support group it helps to talk to other people who has Ts or has a family member with it.
Name: Grant Bratton	E-mail: bgrantd@aol.com
City: Lake Orion, Mich.	Country: USA
Homepage: www.happenstanceband.com	Date: 29-Feb-2004 08:33:27
Message:
Please help us. We think my wife has a mild case of this. She is in DENIAL in a very bad way. Should she see a doctor? People used to pick on her at work etc. I am very worried about our son. Is this genetic? Is there a cure? Therapy or a new drug? I go nuts in restaurants & movies with her. She is louder than our baby. I am embarrased & upset. How do we get help? God Bless you. Grant
Name: Dzevat	E-mail: prochask10@hotmail.com
City: Silvis	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 15-Feb-2004 21:41:07
Message:
I am a 26 year old male who has just discovered I have tics. I am currently in search for a specialist in Iowa City who can help me. My Dr. here put me on the med. Haloperidol 2MG and it makes me numb and dillusional, I can not sleep, work or function in public since I have been on this med. I can only hope it is right for me and keep taking it until I find a specialist. That is why I am visiting this site.The site made me feel better to read about cases like mine. Keep it up and Thank you!
Name: Pam	E-mail: pbfb@alltel.net
City: monroe	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 15-Feb-2004 20:43:12
Message:
I have just found out that my 9 year old son has ts,we found out many years ago that he had add and adhd.So now I am doing search to find out as much as I can about this problem ,tx for your help
Name: Sherri	E-mail: karatemom@centurytel.net
City: Ofallon	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 14-Feb-2004 18:36:14
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I just found my way to your website as part of my researching PANDAS and the recent movement disorder/tics/ocd behaviours that my son developed after another bout with strep. I'm so glad, so thankful, that I found yours as one of the first, and not one of the other more pessimistic sites. Thank you! Those two little words seem so inadequate but it's all I have. I'm 45 years old with a 21 yo and an 8 yo. I've tic'd all my life, that I can remember. Was humiliated by my parents and family far more than by friends. Never realized just how many TS symptoms, OCD and ADD symptoms I have until today. We are going to a pyschologist tomorrow. Don't know that he'll be able to deal with TS, at least in a positive way, but we were initially seeing him because of the 8yo's depression from the recent movement disorder and how it has isolated him. Anyway...this knowledge puts a new spin on things. We'll see how the psychologist approaches this. I do see so many symptoms of TS with both my boys, myself, my siblings, nephews, and father. Husband has some TS symptoms, OCD and ADD symptoms and so does his siblings and mother. Also alcoholism runs rampant in our families and it was surprising to see the comment in FAQ's about how TS is related to a disorder in dopamine, just like the biochemical markers of alcoholism. I think our families have probably been self-medicating all these years with the alcohol. Hmmmm. Interesting. Again, thanks so much for your undying effort, compassion, and concern. You've made the world a better place, with or without TS.
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Homepage:	Date: 12-Feb-2004 19:39:15
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I have read quite a bit of information with regard to TS online, and this is the first site that left me with hope, that allowed me to understand that I do not have to find a cure for my daughter, and that I was in fact concentrating on her diagnosis. I feel so much better!!!! Thanks for providing a better path to follow.
Name: mark kitching	E-mail: whitewash35@hotmail.com
City: middlesbrough	Country: united kingdom
Homepage:	Date: 09-Feb-2004 12:42:30
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today i was informed that my 10 year old son has TS , though very mild, i was still stunned and worried, i came about your page , and after reading , find myself a lot easier with it all, and a little less worried..thank you
Name: Kim	E-mail: dwyer25@msn.com
City: Bismarck	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 19-Jan-2004 15:15:44
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As a future educator, I am producing a microtheme for a college course regarding Tourette's Syndrome. I have searched your website and would like to use some of the valuable information contained here. I would like to have your permission to quote you, and I would also like permission to use your name in the author section of my references. I would appreciate your help! Sincerely, Kimberly Dwyer
Name: garylee wilson	E-mail: garylee@curets.com
City: sacramento, ca	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 17-Jan-2004 02:21:23
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i like your website but couldn't access the message board.
Name: MAXINE	E-mail: max@theheatingshop.co.uk
City: merseyside	Country: uk
Homepage: www.theheatingshop.co.uk	Date: 08-Jan-2004 08:43:30
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My son is 12 and has Tourettes. We are going through a difficult time right now with his behaviour rather than his 'ticcing'. He is a lovly, kind boy 99% of the time.. but his temper and stubborness gets the better of him the rest of the time causing rows and unhappiness for us all. We have done lots of research about what he is or may be going through and it has started to help the way we handle certain situations. We have come to understand that he doesnt see most things as 'getting his own way' but more a case of something that he 'has to do' like a compulsion.. and untill he has completed whatever it is, then he is agitated and unruly. Finding this out has helped a lot. All we can do is support him, and show him lots of love as often he says he feels like his life is over and he wishes he wasnt here. Hopefully he will improve as he gets older and has a better understanding of TS. max
Name: kelly	E-mail: kellypacificcoast@yaho
City: So. Calif	Country: usa
Homepage:	Date: 05-Jan-2004 15:10:30
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My son,age 8, has T.S. and I guess it bothers me more than him.I get such anxiety over "what if kids make fun of him " I keep it to myself and act as if the facial moves and sounds aren't even happening and just go on, but inside my heart just aches for him.I also worry about him getting in trouble at school for it even though I have told the teacher about it.(Im not sure she gets it )Some of his friends have asked him why he makes faces and he tells them nothing is happening or just ignores them. I dont know if that is the best thing to do or not. He knows its happening and i think he trys to supress it sometimes. I also need to know what to do with obsessive compulsive situations.I saw this sight and it looked like a positive place to be. I say so what to TS , but I feel diferently inside.I hope I will find some answers so I can be strong and supportive for my son.Thanks
Name: Amelia Costello	E-mail: ACostel1@rochester.rr.com
City: Rochester, New York	Country: U.S.A.
Homepage:	Date: 04-Jan-2004 19:53:48
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Thank you for the most valuable information on Tics. My beautiful son Chad, 12 years old was diagnosed with Tics last summer. He also have autism.
Name: rachael	E-mail:
City: bedlington	Country: england
Homepage:	Date: 02-Jan-2004 18:43:44
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hi im 13 and i have recently found out i have tourettes after about 2 years of tics after my granda died and i was so upset about my granda and i never told anyone until just recenty when my granndma sat down and talked to me and i got a lot better but i still get some tics when i am stressed.
Name: Chris Morgan	E-mail: morganjp@erols.com
City: Ijamsville, MD	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 02-Jan-2004 11:56:44
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Hi! I have a 12 year old son who has developed a facial tic after having been on adderall for three years. Took him off drug but schoolwork has gotten worse, and tic is still present. School kids have noticed. How to help him? Thanks
Name: DON RAWHOOF	E-mail: CAPMANDOTWO@AOL.COM
City: ROCKFORD.IL	Country: U.S.A.
Homepage:	Date: 17-Dec-2003 00:25:20
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IM 44 YRS.OF AGE MY TS STARTED WHEN I WAS 6 OR 7,ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO (JUNE 03)I WAS PUT ON ZOLOFT FOR MY DEPRESSION STEMMING FROM MY TS AND WAS SENT TO A NEUROLOGIST WHO PUT ME ON KLONOPIN WITH SERIOUS REPERCUSSIONS I SLIPPED INTO A DEEP DEPRESSION AND BECAME SUICIDAL.I QUIT TAKIKG THE KLONOPIN AND AM FINE ALTHOUGH ALL MY TICS ARE BACK.THE NEURO HAS SINCE LEFT AND THE NEW ONE WANTS ME TO START A LOWER DOSE OF KLONOPIN WHICH SCARES ME BECAUSE I KNOW AND THE NEURO KNOWS OF THE INTERACTION WITH THE ZOLOFT ,AND LIKE THE GUESTBOOK SAYS "NOW WHAT?"
Name: Laura	E-mail: kittykate03@hotmail.com
City: Fallston	Country: USA
Homepage: N/A	Date: 16-Dec-2003 10:46:35
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This site is awsome for projects! thanks for the information!
Name: Jennifer Hamilton	E-mail: iluvteechin@yahoo.com
City: Bartlesville, Ok	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 11-Dec-2003 14:47:13
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I was glad to find this site...quite different from the medical-ease that was really quite overwhelming for us in this early stage. We are hoping to quickly move into the "so what?" stage. Thank you.
Name: Greg Goeglein	E-mail: greg-sarah_goeglein@wycliffe.org
City: St. Cloud	Country:
Homepage:	Date: 10-Dec-2003 08:47:11
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Regarding the Dr. Laura issue: If I go to a family wedding with my child and he/she can even possibly be noisy, then I make sure and only go to the reception because I do not want to cause undo attention that takes away from the ceremony. If the bride came to me and said, "Please bring your child, I really want him/her there", then I might think about it.
Name: Sarah Bryant	E-mail: londynh@yahoo.com
City: Spartanburg	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 09-Dec-2003 18:17:57
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hi, athanks for putting this website here. It is very helpful for my project!
Name: Diane Desautels	E-mail: timnesbitt@att.net
City: Naperville,Il	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 08-Dec-2003 09:59:49
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I have a 23yr old son who has,Touretts, Obsesive Compulsive&Manick Depression. He's graduated from Bartlett Learning Center & is employed at the Naperville Library,which he enjoys emensly. What Mike doesn't have is a social group he can go to & make friends. Would anyone have an idea on where we can find something like that in our area? Mike's a happy guy as a rule but he does get depressed that he doesn't have friends. I'll be looking forward to any info you could send our way.THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Name: sharon gibney	E-mail: sharongibney@hotmail.com
City: bolton, ontario	Country: canada
Homepage:	Date: 03-Dec-2003 11:35:27
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Hi, I'm a mother of three, and my middle boy who is 7 is my concern. He has not been diagnosed with TS, but I am wondering if he could have it. He does have a consistent habit of clearing his throat, stretching his nose and mouth, and lets out a scream every now and again. My husband and I have not really thought about TS to each other, but recently I started to think about TS and is that what the problem is. I just need to hear from other parents who's child is diagnosed with TS, and what made them seek help, or how were they diagnosed with TS. I don't have a computer at home, right now I am in the library, and I can only come here every two days or so, so I will check in periodically. Thanks Sharon.
Name: CHASE MONTGOMERY	E-mail:
City: ST.PAUL MN.	Country: USA
Homepage:	Date: 30-Nov-2003 19:48:15
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THANKS FOR THE INFO