Oldtimer here....from way back beyond the "Braintalk" name. My son Luke is 21 now and has had severe TS since about 8 years old. Seems like TS is just a noisy old friend now...but back in the day I cried so many tears on this board. I'm very glad this new forum is here until if/when the old boards and archives are back up. I bet we all won't take this virtual family for granted again for a while!

Anyway, the main reason for tracking you all down: Luke has recently voiced a renewed interest in medication. The week after he graduated from high school he stopped all meds and said "never again". His tics have actually been pretty manageable most of the time. But, recently he started at our local community college and his tics have been crazy bad due to the stress. And, he is finding himself (again) having trouble concentrating in class. He said, just today, "now I just want to feel better and pay attention better -- I could care less if people see or hear me. Can you find out if there's any new meds out there that might help a little?"

So, although Luke's probably taken them all over the years - from clonodine to orap to neurontin to tegretol - we are on a new quest to find something now that just might take the edge off. (And naturally we would come to you all first because our doctor isn't always the most forward thinking -- and usually just takes my 'mom' suggestion.)

So, any ideas?? Anything working great for adults? Anything new out?

Thanks so much for reading. I look forward to meeting you all.

Cheryl