Tourette Syndrome, or TS is a neurological Disorder that involved the brain. it makes a bosy do involuntary things like movements and noises

I have had TS for 10 years now and I have had some hard times, but i ahve learned to deal with them and ignore most teaseing. I am happy with the way that things are going with my TS and i hope that i can talk oterhs with this disorder and let them know that they are not alonE

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If you want to find more out about TS go to,,, www.tourettes.com

or go to www.tsa-usa.org

What is Tourette Syndrome (TS)? It is a neurobiological disorder characterized by tics–involuntary, rapid, sudden movements and/or vocal outbursts that occur repeatedly.

What are the most common symptoms? Symptoms change periodically in number, frequency, type and severity–even disappearing for weeks or months at a time. Commonly, motor tics may be eye blinking, head jerking, shoulder shrugging and facial grimacing. Vocally: throat clearing, sniffing and tongue clicking.

What is the cause of the syndrome? No definite cause has yet been established, but considerable evidence points to abnormal metabolism of at least one brain chemical called dopamine. How many people are affected? As TS often goes undiagnosed, no exact figure can be given. But authoritative estimates indicate that some 200,000 in the United States are known to have the disorder. All races and ethnic groups are affected. Is it inherited? Genetic studies indicate that TS is inherited as a dominant

What future faces people with TS? In general people with TS lead productive lives and can anticipate a normal life span. Despite problems of varying severity, many reach high levels of achievement and number in their ranks as surgeons, psychiatrists, teachers, executives and professional musicians and athletes.

Tourette syndrome Classification and external resources

What a great cause...You have my support in raising awareness, hun!

Tourette syndrome (also called Tourette's syndrome, Tourette's disorder, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or, more commonly, simply Tourette's or TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette's is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics. Tourette's was once considere

Great way to raise awareness.

Ghost Hunters Visit NJ To Raise Awareness of Tourette Syndrome - http://cmdmedia.wordpress.com/2009/01/04/ghost-hunters-visit-nj-to-raise-awareness-of-tourette-syndrome/

Tourette's Syndrome doesn't come up very often in conversation. Share your knowledge and personal experiences with your friends and family. Work to inform people about what Tourette's Syndrome is and how doctors can treat it. Even though national advocacy groups may draw the attention of the newspapers and television stations, many people don't give it a second thought until they meet someone who has been personally affected by it.

How to recognize Tourettes - http://www.ehow.com/how_2048696_recognize-tourettes-syndrome.html

Tourette Syndrome Official Site - http://www.tsa-usa.org

More about tourette's - http://www.jimeisenreich.org

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