TS-plus

[deby]

My son started on TS-plus 2 days ago, and it seems that his tics are much worse.

Did anyone experience a bad reaction on TS-plus.

I tried to think about other triggers, but nothing comes to my mind.

I don't know if I should continue or stop.

[CSP]

Deby,

 

My son also reacted to TSplus. He got a rash on his tummy and it wasn't until I thought about the soy in them. He is allergic to soy.

 

CP

[Chemar]

Deby

 

remember too that TS-plus and the other BonTech supps are specifically formulated to help with TS tics and you do not know if your child has TS, so perhaps this is why the reaction? he may not need what is in TS plus

 

even a few people with TS dont handle them well, as CP mentioned it may be one or more of the ingredients

 

some people found the tics got worse before they got better when on BonTech

 

so it is trial and error

 

altho we based my son's supps on Bonnie's, I have never used her products as we found my son needed some things and not others etc

 

at this time I would honestly think that magnesium as in Natural Calm and a good multi with extra Omega 3 is the way to go until you have a more clear idea of what is causing the tics

[deby]

So actually when do you know that it is actually tourret ? is just a matter of time? after 1 year with tics and no more than 3 months free of tics in ayear?

 

I 'm very confused, I thought that Bonnies supp are beneficial for most people with tics, regardless if it is TS or other tic disorder.

I guess I'm wrong, maybe i shouldn't give him anything until I have the results of the blood test.

[Chemar]

Hi Deby

 

A Tourette Syndrome diagnosis is a clinical dx...ie there are no tests per se yet for TS and rather things like family history, tic manifestations and characteristics and duration are considered

 

Usually physicians will not give a TS dx unless BOTH motor and vocal tics have been present for at least a year, with characteristic waxing and waning

 

 

the ingredients in Bonnie's supps can be helpful to many who tic, but it is formulated specifically for people with TS as per the mission statement on her site http://www.bonniegr.com

We are committed to helping those with Tourette's syndrome and comorbid conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Autism through a comprehensive scientific dietary approach with high quality supplements manufactured under strict safety guidelines at economical prices. Our secondary goal is to spur research efforts in the realm of nutritional treatment for these neurological conditions. Bontech ® Supplements, Ltd. has grown out of the need for a comprehensive and convenient nutritional supplemental approach to Tourette Syndrome and comorbid disorders.

 

as mentioned above, some people with TS have found that they may initially tic more on the Bontech supps and then show a great improvement and some just do not seem to be able to tolerate them, for whatever reason. The vast majority of people with TS do seem to have tremendous benefit from them tho

 

that is not to say that your son will not eventually benefit from the Bontech supps...more to suggest a wait to get the test results back and have a better understanding on why he is ticcing.

If, for example, he does have PANDAS/PITAND, or allergy triggered tics, then obviously the infection needs to be treated or the allergens removed.

 

while you are in the process of testing, it may be beneficial to maintain your child on a healthy diet and a good multivitamin/multimineral with a source for Omega 3, as this helps all people with neurological symptoms

 

in addition, extra magnesium does seem to be beneficial for most people with tics so things like epsom salts baths and a mag supplement (as in natural calm) are generally helpful to many

Edited May 29, 2010 by Chemar