Botox for Tics? Really? - Pass the Zoloft

Botox for Tics? Really? 04/20/2010

So the latest rage in tic control is botox. It only works on the eyes and neck. It lasts for a few months and keeps the afflicted person from feeling the urge to tic, hence no neck stretches or blinks.

But all those chemicals. And a shot in the eye? Really?

One person I know said her son, who has a high thresh hold for pain, practically slid off the table and howled in an agonizing wail she'll never forget.

I won't do that to Stink for two reasons:

1. He doesn't mind his tics.
2. If my wrinkled face can't afford botox at this time, you can bet your sweet mother he isn't getting any either.

Anyone consider this - for your kids' tics (or for yourself?) I'd love to hear some feedback - pros and cons.

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TICKED OFF TOURETTES TALK

My son, Stink, was diagnosed with Tourettes in 2007. Thanks to the media, I feared my son would bark, curse and have no social life. Quite the opposite, my son is highly creative, smart, funny, popular with his peers and about as sweet and soulful a child you'd ever want to meet..

Not wanting to medicate my son, I have supressed a good portion of his tics through diet, supplements and a healthy lifestyle.

Well, I think it's the diet. Perhaps it's simply he has mild TS and all this is for nothing. But I don't think so.

That's what this blog is about - the ups and downs of living with tics - not a cure all.

This blog is about support. Because let's face it, living with Tourettes can sometimes be a challenge. But half of the time it's a challenge because of our own ideals of perfection. And face it - our kids are perfect - tics or not.

You are not alone.

Welcome to Ticked Off.

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