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Originally Posted by sandywill
No......seems as if 2 days with the school psychologist would have uncovered something. Had his 5 year old check up a week ago and mentioned the pulling on his shirt when he would try to explain something. Doc. said this was normal and would go away. (and this has held true in the past)
He did something unusual today and that was cling to me at his camp. Had the death grip on me and that is just not normal. He also said, as he was having a bath, (with epsom salts as recommended) "I hope this stuff calms me down". Have read up on Tourette's on the internet but there is sooo much information. Is anxiety part of it for kids? At what point would a diagnosis be important? Who would I see? Someone suggested a geneticist.
Sandy
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Hi Sandy,
Just wanted to answer your question about anxiety. Yes, anxiety disorders are comorbid with Tourettes in some patients. But, it could just be a phase since he's only 5. Chemar has given you some great starting points here.
My 9 year old started with tics a few months ago. We've had one and off anxiety issues with him prior to the tics which I just chalked up to childhood phases, now I wonder if it's all tied together. Anyway, stress usually increases tics no matter what the cause of the tics are to begin with. So, maybe you can find out if something is causing him stress. And, yes, the epsom salts will probably calm him down. There are also magnesium supplements that will help, as well. Try researching KidsCalm products by Peter Gillham. Keep us posted!