Jen Padgett

My son is 9 years old and has ts, 7 months now. Mostly eye rolls, twitching. On a bad day he has legs swing, arms swing, falls over and off chairs. I swear his head is going to fall off with all the head jerking. I know by reading many of you are doing a natural path. My son is on 50mg. Topamax and started 0.1 mg Clonidine two days ago. Maybe it's just me but he's doing better already. As with TS the symthoms change every moment of everyday. I'm praying this will give him some relief. I have decided to home school him for the first time ( he's going in the 4th grade). He doesnt have ADD or ADHD, he did have OCD for about 2 months buts thats gone for now. I guess what I need to know is, how do I get started in a more natural path? I'am not against tradional meds. I'm just wanting to keep all our options open. Should I start with skin test, acupuncture, biofeedback treatments, homeopathic remedies? There's so much out there I don't even know where to start. Any help would be great. Also we live in Fredericksburg, Virginia and I would love to get my son involved with other kids with TS. If you know anyone around my area or maybe a support group that would be great. Hope to hear from you all. Thanks, Jennifer

Hi everyone I'm New, My son is 9 years old and we where told he has TS 6 months ago. We have tried several meds and the only one that seems to be half as good is Topamax. Everything else has made him have more tics and side effects that make him see scary faces in his mind, his eyes get to be the size of saucers and he shakes like he's being over medicated. We are at our wits end. Our son has only Ts. No ADD/ADHD, OCD. Doe's anyone do Jucing? If so has it helped and can you send me some recipes? Also, what vitamins should he be taking? His Nerologist hasn't given us much information about these things. She just keeps changing his meds. I know you have to play around with the meds because they don't have a cure for TS yet but come on, somethings got to give. Has anyone used rispodol? Sorry about the spelling. That's the next medicine she wants to try. Doe's anyone know of a Support Group in Fredericksburg, Virginia? I would love to get my son involved with other kids with TS his age. HELP. Thanks, Jennifer