Distress over Premonitory Sensations?

[starlygirl]

My 4 year old had not been bothered by his tics previously, but the other night, he was in quite a bit of distress about the "itch" in his throat. I assume this is the premonitory urge that he is recognizing. I was ignoring the throat-clearing tic, as always, but he randomly said "Mom, I feel an itch in my throat that makes me want to say [insert throat-clearing sound], but then it keeps itching again". He was so upset about the itch & I didn't know what to say or do for him. I tried giving him a sip of water but he freaked out & said that made it feel worse. I thought it was interesting that a child so young would even recognize a premonitory urge and also that it was the premonitory sensation that bothered him so much, moreso than the tic itself. Any ideas on how to handle it if/when this happens again?

[Chemar]

Hi

when my son had throat clearing tics he found that sucking a candy helped (we only used ones with no artificial stuff that could be additional tic triggers....

this is a good source http://www.naturalcandystore.com/

 

 

 

[mar]

Hey,

 

I would look into food and dyes. Yes some people could have Tourettes but u need to to rearch and see if there is something more with the tics.

Mar

[mar]

I just wanted to throw in that he propably does feel the itch. My ds Dix a lot of throat clearing also. I have had this actually happen to me that my throat itches and you have to clear it but with ds is was constant tic nature. But it's amazing on how much it helped with eliminating his allergies and sensitivities and all dyes or preservatives. He would tic nonstop and I would see the look in his eyes. He does tic now once in awhile but I know if his diet is good it helps a lot. Stress makes it worse but at least I know it wont last long we revamp things and I try to destress him and he is doing much better at 10 then he was at 7. Even being sick causes tics. Even think about and look into step if he has had it. Bc this is one sickness where I see thinks getting worst. I never would think that strep plays a roll but do see a change with both kids. If he has had it keep an eye on that.

Mar