Motor tic

[New2]

Hi,

 

My 10 year old has been experiencing motor tics on and off for the past 4 months and more recently a vocal tic, about 3 weeks. Doctors here (UK) are mentioning transient tic with possible TS. I was wondering about Epsom Salt baths, does anyone know if this might help with the head nodding/shoulder shrugs? Like all parents new to this I am not sure where to turn to get help and at the same time am anxious about trying anything in case it makes things worse. Any advice from those in a similar situation would be appreciated.

 

Cheers

[kim]

Hi New2,

 

Welcome!

 

I think the general concensus would be "yes" in many many cases epsom salts seem to help with relaxation at the very least. We have had a couple of people say that it appeared to make tics worse. One article that's posted somewhere within this thread (sorry, i can't pin it down a little better) says if you get a negative reaction, cut back on the amt. used and work up slowly. There is a lot of info on regarding the "sulfur" part of the epsom salt bath. For magnesium info, you might want to use the search feature. I'm sure you'll pull up a ton of threads.

 

http://www.latitudes.org/forums/index.php?...c=3208&st=0

[New2]

Hi New2,

 

Welcome!

 

I think the general concensus would be "yes" in many many cases epsom salts seem to help with relaxation at the very least. We have had a couple of people say that it appeared to make tics worse. One article that's posted somewhere within this thread (sorry, i can't pin it down a little better) says if you get a negative reaction, cut back on the amt. used and work up slowly. There is a lot of info on regarding the "sulfur" part of the epsom salt bath. For magnesium info, you might want to use the search feature. I'm sure you'll pull up a ton of threads.

 

http://www.latitudes.org/forums/index.php?...c=3208&st=0

 

 

Thanks Kim for your advice and direction. I will have a look at the links as you suggest and will give the salt baths a go.