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Omega 3 is very helpful for TS tics but there are anecdotal reports that many people with TS react negatively to fish oil with more tics, and they do better getting their Omega 3 from flaxseed oil There are some that do fine with fish oil But if you notice tics spiking, you may want to stop and switch to organic unrefined flaxseed oil

Some people have salicylate sensitivity and many berries are high in these. So if you are salicylate sensitive, this may explain your increased tics with elevated berry consumption

Hi this is the OCD forum and most people who have OCD are not on antibiotics as they have OCD due to serotonin imbalance, not infection induced..... If this is PANDAS or Lyme related OCD, it may be best to post your question on those forums here, as those members would be best to help you, with better understanding of the OCD related to those infections. You asked hereabout safe natural remedies to give a child for OCD, and were answered that the Inositol is usually the one that is recommended The others that I mentioned are ones that have been used success by other people who have OCD caused by the serotonin deficiency As always, it is highly recommended that you consult with a doctor before giving any supplements to a child

I agree on Inositol being the "safest' but yes, one has to start slow and low and gradually reach optimum When my son's OCD was at its worst, and he had extremely severe side effects from SSRIs, the doctor suggested 5HTP and it really was remarkable But it is not for longterm use some people prefer the L-tryptophan version

Hi Mar yes, sensory issues are likely what causes the shoe thing....my son would not wear his socks right way round as the seams drove him kooky so he turned them inside out. Also no labels inside clothing, all had to be cut out and very sensitive to certain types of fabrics etc etc etc The forgetfulness may be related to ADD?

Hi did you intend for this to be in the Autism/Aspergers forum? If not, I can move it to whichever forum you prefer.

I only have the first book Mar

Yes, then you have it in the correct forum Just an FYI that this section is much quieter than the PANDAS forum

You may want to inquire on whether your insurance covers it Mar It was worth it to us to have some sessions with an OT who specialized in SID After that, we continued on our own using what she had taught us and what is in the Out of Sync book It really helped a lot IMO

Hi did you intend for this to be on the autism/aspergers forum or on the PANDAS forum? I can move it for you is you accidentally posted to the wrong forum.

Hello GreggJ and welcome we've discussed that genetic/histamine case here before and it should be noted that was a study on only ONE family By far the majority of the members here seem to have kids who tic *less* when histamine is lowered...but it is a slippery slope as the standard anti-histamine meds seem to have tic triggering properties, likely due to their chemical mix. Natural anti-histamines seem to have a better effect, including things like like quercitin, butterbur, mangosteen, Vitamin C and Omega-3, to name but a few....

Yes, my son did spinning and it was also related to Sensory Integration Dysfunction, helped by Occupational Therapy and following advice in the book The Out Of Sync Child http://out-of-sync-child.com/ Most kids who have neurological problems seem to also have SID

I replied to your private message with more details... but just for the benefit of others reading want to mention again that some wood is treated with arsenic and arsenic is a neurotoxin and so may trigger tics! here is that article too about transient tics...hope it reassures http://blog.oregonlive.com/themombeat/2011/09/when_it_comes_to_childhood_tic.html

Hi and welcome I just want to reassure you that most often tics in young children are what are known as "transient" and go away as quickly as they appeared. My personal opinion is that Tourette Syndrome is usually not the correct diagnosis unless there is a family history, so there is likely another cause for your child's tics. Has he had recent vaccinations? any Strep or other infections? Have you had any new carpeting or woodwork done in the home? New car? Is he displaying the tics more after eating certain foods? or other activities? All these can be clues in what may be causing the tics We have some helpful threads that may be able to guide you http://www.latitudes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2459

Hi Kristen your account is in order so you should be able to reply to all private messages We found hair analysis pretty accurate. After we had it done, one of the doctors wanted verification on a few things and we really were amazed how close the blood test results were to those of the hair analysis

Hi and welcome yes, there are other threads here related to increased tics after meals and most often these are due to food intolerance OR eating foods with high dopamine content in the case of TS. It also seems that some kids tic more when their digestive system is acivated after eating and this could be due to a variety of factors ranging from metabolism to candida infection Overall, the 2 food allergens that seem to rank highest in the sensitivity scale are gluten and casein/lactose Many also seem to react to sugars Keeping a journal is one of the most effective way to start identifying tic triggers.

Hi Mar yes, stress can trigger tics in people with TS, and hyper reactivity to stress is a symptom in PANDAS too

Once again, Helen, it would be irresponsible for me not to point out that mega doses of Vitamin C from supplement sources may be problematic, especially in children. The recommended maximum safe dose of supplemental Vit C for an adult is suggested not to exceed 2000mg daily http://www.drweil.co...ts-on-vitamin-c

Helen, if you had followed my history you would know I only advocate alternative and natural treatments. That does not remove from the fact that it is still my responsibility to alert *others* who may be reading here that mega doses of vitamin C (in excess of 2000 mg/day from supplement sources) are potentially problematic, especially in children.

to read more please go to http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/04/11/new-therapy-for-ocd-in-field-testing/37207.html

Just do be careful as that is a very very high dose of vitamin C for a child to have continuously! 2000mg a day is considered an optimum high dose for adults. Dr Weil and others warn of possible kidney stones etc that can develop with continuous mega doses http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02811/facts-on-vitamin-c

I think most doctors are too quick to label any tics as "Tourette Syndrome" because sadly that is what they are taught...... There have been enough genetic studies to know that TS is an inherited syndrome of disorders....but I think a lot fewer kids actually have this than are diagnosed with it....and that many are dealing with other triggers for their tics than the genetic disposition for dopamine reactivity that causes motor and vocal tics in TS So in answer to your question, yes, I do think TS is a disorder, inherited genetically. However, I think TS-like symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed, especially when there is no family history.

I honestly can't say if L-Carnitine can help with motor as well as vocal...but Epsom Salts (magnesium sulfate) baths really have always helped my son...2 cups epsom salts in a tub of warm water, soak 20 minutes re the mag taurate...I really don't know how that breaks down into dose of magnesium and of taurine, but I know 300mg daily magnesium is generally recommended as a supplement

Hi I would suggest you look at what is in BonTech supps for guidance http://www.bonniegr.com we have always found magnesium and B vitamins to be primary tic reducers You can see what helped my son by clicking on the link in my signature