Glenn

Chemar and all, Thanks for your comments. I did check with the local Atlanta TSA chapter but all they provided was MD's The one we went to for the formal diagnosis was discouraging when we asked about suppliments or diet solutions. I have not given up looking but was hoping that I could leverage any one on this site that has found someone in the Atlanta area. Hopefully I will get a resonse. If not when I finally find a professional that I like and that promotes alternate treatments with a sound process I will be happy to share the information and results.

Hi, I live in the north Atlanta area and my almost 7 year old son has tourettes - mostly mild but always present. I have tried to locate some naturopath or environmental MD's or those MD's that have experience with looking for the root cause and using supliments in lieu of medication but so far, I have not had much luck finding someone I am comfortable with. Has anyone on this board that is located in the Atlanta area found a capable person to work with? If so, I would welcome a name or two to contact I really want to find someone who has worked with kids that have tourettes. Thanks

Thank you to everyone for your comments and feedback. I'm sure it's going to be a difficult road but one that we will make the best of. I'll do more research and look into vitamins and other suppliments as well as try to identify any triggers that may exist. If we see improvement I will be sure to pass on the word. Thanks so much, Glenn

Hi, I'm very lost and scared. My son was just diagnosed with Tourettes. He is 6 and a half and has had eye blinking for over a year and throat clearing for two years. He has just begun a second vocal tic that is like a humming in his throat along with the throat clearing. At times, he may clear his throat 30-40 times in a minute but mostly it is around 5-10/ minute and all day long except for when he is running around and playing. As soon as he slows down it comes back strong. He may have another moter tic but is has been hard to tell for sure. It seems to be worst in the evening when we are reading or sitting down for dinner. It also picks up just when he gets ready to go to school. I'm not sure how it is in school but his teacher has mentioned it to us and that it has increased lately. We have a meeting on Thursday with the teacher so we will learn more then. I have been in a tail spin reading all the information about Tourettes on the web ( this is the first diagnosis in our family - both sides) I scared to death what might be next and how it will impact his life. So far he is doing well in school ( just 1st grade) reading well and learning. It does not appear he has ADD or OCD yet or if he does, it is mild. What can I expect ? Do most children get worse every year until the mid teen's? Is he just at the beginning of a very difficult and worsening road? Shoud we expect to see the tics move location or new ones be added to the few he has? Also, I hear that some vitamins help like B-complex and magnesium taurate. Is that correct and what is the best dosage for a 6 year old that is 61 pounds. Thanks so much!!