Hello out there! I am a mother of twin girls, 7.5 both of whom we suspect have Tourette's.
Both girls began to present with a variety of symptoms last June including motor, vocal tics, moderate anxiety and mood swings.
Those were very difficult weeks as we processed our new reality and just tried our best to support them without
calling much attention to what was happening. We decided to wait to see a neurologist, fearing it would be too much
too soon for them and have spent the year learning as much as we can. I think it was the right decision.
I am pleased to say that they have had a good year. Both girls have some good friends, many interests, and are doing well at school.
They have been gluten free since January and it seems to have helped a lot. It has been a quiet and calm 6 months in relation to their
tics and anxiety but things seem to be ramping up again for one daughter especially just in the last two weeks. We are going to try cutting out dairy when the
last bag of milk is done to see if it makes any difference. We have also just begun some supplementation with Magnesium.
I am wondering if there is anyone in Toronto on the forum who has had a positive experience with any professionals (environmental physician, allergist, naturopath...)
as we are feeling a bit overwhelmed and do want to seek natural treatments for the children.
Another thing I am wondering is if anyone has some insight/experience with regards to an increase in tics while reading or being read to?
I am looking forward to being in touch with other parents and sharing experiences on the journey ahead.