New to the site please help

[melanie97]

My son was seen by a pediatric neurologist on Friday and was diagnosed with tourettes. He has at times in the past had some eye blinking or would chew his shirt but out of nowhere a couple of weeks ago he began rolling his neck, shrugging his shoulders, and snapping his fingers. I took him to the neurologist and he diagnosed him with tourettes. This is just all happening so fast. Are there tests etc. that I should be asking for???? The doctor prescribed straterra for his adhd and told me to ignore the tics and he would eventually outgrow them. This is not sitting right with me and I don't know why... Any help would be appreciated. I'm so scared for my son.

 

Thanks

Melanie

 

(He is 8)

[Chemar]

Hi Melanie and welcome

 

so sorry to hear of this difficult time for you. nearly all of us here have been thru this roller coaster of emotions and so you are in the company of many who understand

 

I cant post long right now but I do want to caution you to hold off with the strattera until you have read up more on its potential side effects, especially its reaction in kids with tics!

 

yes, there are many things you can do to improve things for your child and this site as well as this forum are filled with good info

 

i am sure our other members will begin posting useful info for you and I will be back on tomorrow to add some more

 

for now, please dont be afraid...I am the mother of a nearly 17yo who has overcome tremendous challenges since he was dx with Tourettes at age 10 and I can encourage you that there is much reason for hope.