Tourettes Syndrome

[aeunjoo]

I am just wondering if anyone else has Tourettes syndrome.
I don't see a specific forum for this. Since ADHD is a common comorbid condition with Tourette'sm I figured it was okay to post it here.

[hahninsik]

I had started a nice response to you yesterday and took a break for dinner only to have Microsoft update some software in my computer and restart it for me...reply gone!
Tourettes Disorder/syndrom seems to be lumped in with ADHD these days as it commonly affects younger children. Unfortunately for me, I have had recurring bouts most of my life and I am 59! My doc's diagnosis is listed as Tourettes Disorder /OCD/ADHD. I tried on of the adult adhd meds once and did not have anv success with it (strattera) so I gave it up.
The tics (I hate that word) seem to come and go with stressors. Mine fall into several categories, vocal (I constantly clear my throat) and I guess mechanical (I frequently strain my neck muscles, twist my side/back muscles and twitch my eyes. the eye problem has greatly lessened since I got older and needed reading glasses then finally regular glasses.
I admit it is tough to tell people about tourette's syndrome because all they have heard of are the extreme cases where people swear all the time. I have used a few curse words at work (I work in industry) but they never had anything to do with TS! LOL