Hi all! First post here..
My almost eight year old started having tics about a year and half ago. A year ago we mentioned it at his checkup and his pediatrician said "Most kids outgrow it in a few months. We'll check back next year and see how's doing." Well, it's next year and the tics are worse than ever.
They are pretty minor mostly just facial tics, throat clearing, nose clearing, and lately a click and a whine that his teacher mentioned is a little distracting for a couple kids at his table and lip licking that is destroying his poor mouth. He's ticking nearly all the time. Every couple seconds he clicks. Even in his sleep sometimes.
I'm wanting to be prepared for his appointment but i'm a little overwhelmed with all the options.
He's been on and off of Kids Natural Calm for a year and i'm not really sure it's doing much. Because of the comment from his teacher and the "official" date coming up, I feel like I need to do a little more for him.
We got rid of artificial dyes a few months ago and we're on day 5 of a gluten and dairy free diet. What else should I be trying? Any more beneficial supplements? Diet changes?
What should I be asking for from the doctor? Allergy testing? Blood work? What else? What are the first steps in his process?
I'm pretty sure he has adhd as well. He does well in school but he's a handful at home. Constantly "on", always talking, pushing his brothers buttons, pushing MY buttons, making bad decisions and being a bad influence, not listening, all over the place. But that's a separate issue. Or is it?
I appreciate any responses and wish you all a great holiday season!