[Wombat]

Hi,

I came across this forum while searching for the meanings of terms on my most recent MRI result so I could try to get an understanding of what the neurologist might talk about next time I see him. I don't seek to seek out online diagnoses. That gets rather confusing.

Doctors started neurological investigations when I lived in the Central Queensland region of Queensland, Australia. The health system there has been reduced to bare bone remains where people are now being turned away from emergency departments and the public health system does not have neurological funding. Well, barely any.

So now I live in Sydney with my wife and children. The schools and education is much better down here.

I have been diagnosed with Tourettes Syndrome along with a further undiagnosed matter which I have problem with. My TS is rather mild and does not affect my day to day life activities.

Terms my previous neurologist I saw up north used includes; dystonic movements and dyspraxia.

[Wombat]

Originally Posted by Wombat

...dyspraxia.

Oops, dyskensia or something along those terms.

[Darlene]

Wombat,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Here is a forum in which you will find a group of fellow members to help you with you questions.

Tourettes Syndrome:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum25.html
dyskensia:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum34.html

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you. :smileypray

[Hudsmom]

Hey wombat, nice to meet you. My son has TS. Not familiar with the other but this is a great place to be

[ginnie]

Hello to you on the other side of the planet! Glad you found NT. You will find a great bunch of people here. Explore all of the forums and make yourself at home. I know what TS is, and sorry you have to deal with it. I am glad yours is mild in nature. Our medical system is having trouble too. Our insurance issues, and medicare are very difficult. Neurologist don't always see those on medicare/medicaid. I hope you get into see the doctors you need to see. Again welcome. ginnie

[Leesa]

Hi Wombat ~ Dystonia is "disordered tonicity" - the property of possessing tone.

And Dyspraxia is the impairment of ability to perform coordinated movements.

I hope that's what you wanted to know.

Anyway ~ WELCOME to NeuroTalk and i hope we hear more from you. I'm sure you'll like it here. The people here are great and there's loads of information.

Take care and God bless! Hugs, Lee