greeneyes48072 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I posted last week how my son was unable to speak in school and that sent us on a trip to the ER, joy. Well, after a normal CT scan the dr is not worried, but it has happended a couple more times, lasting an hour or two each occurance. He can't even whisper when it happens, it's like he can't get his vocal cords to do a thing. The Dr thinks it's just a type of tic. Seems strange to me. Has anyone heard of this being a type of tic or have any thoughts on it? It really concerns me (on top of everything else of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglem Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I posted last week how my son was unable to speak in school and that sent us on a trip to the ER, joy. Well, after a normal CT scan the dr is not worried, but it has happended a couple more times, lasting an hour or two each occurance. He can't even whisper when it happens, it's like he can't get his vocal cords to do a thing. The Dr thinks it's just a type of tic. Seems strange to me. Has anyone heard of this being a type of tic or have any thoughts on it? It really concerns me (on top of everything else of course). Well, I think if this was the doctor's own child, he would be seeking an explanation. I would not be satisfied with the doctor's best "guess" for why this is happening and I can tell you aren't satisfied either. I'd request to see a neurologist. Just because its not caused by a brain tumor, doesn't mean its benign. W/O proof that it's a tic, I'd be looking to rule out possible causes, especially dangerous ones. I think there are a lot of things it could be, incluing a strange tic, but I'd sure want to make sure all avnues were explored. I know with choreatic movements, often the irregular, uncontrolled movements are triggered by attempts at purposeful movement. And I guess this could happen with vocal chord muscles as well. Stll, to assume this is what's going on w/o further investigation...I wouldn't be willing to stand for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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