tourette syndrome bi-polar and adhd

[Guest april]

Hello, I am a mother of two boys. One has tourette syndrome,bi-polar disorder and adhd.I have been having alot of behavior problems,learning difficulties,and alot of defiance with him. He is 8 years old. The doctor put him on a medicine called elavil which is an anti depressant. It seems to be helping him but I think the doctor is treating the bi-polar disorder rather than the other problems.You see nobody specializes in tourette syndrome where I live, and i feel utterly alone because there is no support groups to help me either i need some good advice from someone who has been there.If anyone has any help for me please email me at sadlers@eastex.net

any help you can give me will be well appreciated..thank you,april

[Guest Robin]

My advise is to contact your States Tourette syndrome society they sent me tons of advise they know who the doctors are in your area who know about tourette's and will provide you with a wealth of information

http://www.tsa-usa.org/

click on TSA in your Community then on chapters in the USA

Robin

[Karen]

Hi

Check out the information from Dr. Robbins and the others. There is so much information there. Empower yourself with information it helps.

[LivesInaShoe]

If you haven't already, check out these web-sites:

National Tourette Syndrome Association

Lifes A Twitch

The Bipolar Child

Scroll down to: A Poem For Joe

Internet Support Group

I have the same challenge here in Florida and I have found that If you can't find what you need create it.

Call the National T.S.A. to ask about any local support 1 888 4 TOURET

I pray this helps