Flu

[MLee]

Has anybody’s child had a tic increase while sick with the flu? Did it settle once they were well? Any help appreciated!

thank you 

[Chemar]

Hi MLee,

Yes, many people with tics seem to have an increase when ill, which does usually level off as the illness subsides. Believed most likely due to the immune response to the illness

Hope your child heals up well and tics settle too.

[Atex]

I notice my daughter's increase in tics the day or two before cold/virus/etc symptoms arise.  This has happened at least three times since school got back in session.  The tics do go back down.  In fact, they almost completely disappear if she's laying in bed sick all day.

Will also mention that I notice loosing teeth doesn't help. Any slight infection/inflammation seems to aggravate tics.