Vocals/Snorting-Going to Movies/Concerts

[tryinmybest]

Hello,

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I hope so. My son has a loud snorting tic since March. It has improved some this summer but I am afraid it will get worse as we go back to school next week. Anyway, he had minimal tics today until we went to a concert. Then his tics became more frequent and were disturbing others who had no idea what was going on. We also have the same problem at the movies. I feel really bad for him because we ended up leaving and now his tics are worse then they have been for awhile. Also, he loves music and his tics went crazy during his last recital. He also wants to be in a concert band. Any suggestions on how to handle this? Thanks!

[AHB900]

if he really enjoys movies and concerts it could be either the excitement which is a big tic trigger or it might be the fact that he feels uncomfortable sitting so closely to the people next to him. I also tic in movies or any other form of close seating. I start to feel uncomfortable when people are sitting to close to me and i feel like i have to sit still so people around me don't think im weird so try maybe sitting more isolated if possible. Also I believe this would be considered a vocal tic try L-Carnitine it is known to be very helpful for vocal tics.

[Chemar]

Hi

movie theaters set my son's tics off because of the combination of flashing light in darkened room and high volume of some of the sounds. we also suspect the pesticides/cleaning fluids and the perfumes that many patrons wear.

 

my son has sensory integration dysfunction, which many kids with neurological issues have, and so he tends to have tics triggered whenever he has sensory overload

 

the L carnitine may be helpful for the vocal, tho some people do not react well to it

 

upping magnesium a bit too, along with epsom salts bath could help

 

my son has always found acupuncture to be especially beneficial when he has been triggered

[idamom]

one of the first triggers i was sure about with my daughter was being in the theater as well. she doesn't have nearly the same response when she watches movies at home. cheri, i have noticed that your replies are always extremely thorough. In other topics you have said your son resonds well to acupuncture. i am wondering if you know the specific points which are needled. i have a private practice in TCM myself and have worked on my daughter occasionally only with acupressure and not noticed a tremendous difference. i'm wondering if it is the channels worked or the needles making the difference.

[Chemar]

hello idamom and thanks

 

my son always gets the central head needle and then the therapist places in variable spots depending on his specific tics, OCD etc at the time

 

he also does reflexology and chinese cupping during the visit, and as needed incorporates aromatherapy, resonance biofeedback etc so I do feel it is likely the comprehensive treatment having prime effect

[tryinmybest]

Thanks everyone,

 

We have not tried l-carnitine or magnesium. I am just learning about these. When we had his magnesium level tested it was slightly above normal. I have been trying to have him eat banannas and almonds. When magnesium supplements are helpful is that becasue it is low in the body or because the body needs more than the normal amount? Would I be better off starting with magnesium or l-carnitine? School starts next week and I am sad that he still has this snorting tic. Uggh!