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| David 2004-12-31, 10:06 pm |
| are there any know ways to help with facial tics? I have been to three
doctors but they have offered no help, possibly some form of alternative
therapy such as hypnosis
Thanks
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"David" <djoh6186@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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> are there any know ways to help with facial tics? I have been to
three
> doctors but they have offered no help, possibly some form of
alternative
> therapy such as hypnosis
> Thanks
>
Hi David,
Just briefly, without the use of meds per se, you might find some
relief by learning and implementing relaxation response techniques,
cranio-sacral therapy (a form of massage/PT which relieves tension in
the connective tissue), or even habit-reversal if you are so inclined
to try that. The Omega-3's help many folks, and are currently being
studied for tics, ocd and mood disorders. Certainly keeping your
stress level down and managed, eating healthily and avoiding foods and
substances such as caffiene, sugar, etc can help.
For more severe cases, Botox injections have been used, but that comes
with it's own risks.
Are you on any medication for tics? Would you consider trying
something to see if it offers you some relief? Some people find that
even a bit of Klonopin or Clonidine helps with motor (such as facial)
tics. Were the docs you went to well-versed in TS? If not, can you
find a specialist where you are? Good luck, Happy New Year (or New
Year's Day for you now!) and keep us posted!
Jo
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| Sandy L 2005-01-01, 2:07 am |
| "David" <djoh6186@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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> are there any know ways to help with facial tics? I have been to three
> doctors but they have offered no help, possibly some form of alternative
> therapy such as hypnosis
> Thanks
There are a couple of people on the internet who have some nutritional
theories about treatment. Bonnie Grimaldi, in particular, has quite a
following. You should be able to find her with a search. Another person
who used to post maybe still does) to the Mass General site had a theory
involving taurine and perhaps some other things, but I didn't pay a whole
lot of atention to that and can't recall much. Jo's suggestoins might bear
checking out.
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"Sandy L" <hlmssl@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> "David" <djoh6186@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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> There are a couple of people on the internet who have some
nutritional
> theories about treatment. Bonnie Grimaldi, in particular, has quite
a
> following. You should be able to find her with a search. Another
person
> who used to post maybe still does) to the Mass General site had a
theory
> involving taurine and perhaps some other things, but I didn't pay a
whole
> lot of atention to that and can't recall much. Jo's suggestoins
might bear
> checking out.
>
>
Might?! 
Jo
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| Thank you, there are more suggestions there than the doctors provided, for a
start I will try the omega 3 and do a search on the Crano sacral therapy.
David
"Jo" <jocohen@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> "David" <djoh6186@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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> three
> alternative
>
> Hi David,
>
> Just briefly, without the use of meds per se, you might find some
> relief by learning and implementing relaxation response techniques,
> cranio-sacral therapy (a form of massage/PT which relieves tension in
> the connective tissue), or even habit-reversal if you are so inclined
> to try that. The Omega-3's help many folks, and are currently being
> studied for tics, ocd and mood disorders. Certainly keeping your
> stress level down and managed, eating healthily and avoiding foods and
> substances such as caffiene, sugar, etc can help.
>
> For more severe cases, Botox injections have been used, but that comes
> with it's own risks.
>
> Are you on any medication for tics? Would you consider trying
> something to see if it offers you some relief? Some people find that
> even a bit of Klonopin or Clonidine helps with motor (such as facial)
> tics. Were the docs you went to well-versed in TS? If not, can you
> find a specialist where you are? Good luck, Happy New Year (or New
> Year's Day for you now!) and keep us posted!
>
> Jo
>
>
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| Sandy L 2005-01-01, 7:07 am |
| "Jo" <jocohen@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> "Sandy L" <hlmssl@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> three
> alternative
> nutritional
> a
> person
> theory
> whole
> might bear
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> Might?!
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> Jo
One might almost think I am gtiven to understatement..
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Jo's suggestoins
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> One might almost think I am gtiven to understatement..
ooohh you siwwy wabbit!
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| is there a possibility that the meds mentioned would have side effects that
are worse than the problem??
"Jo" <jocohen@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> "David" <djoh6186@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
> news:csoBd.98246$K7.51881@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> three
> alternative
>
> Hi David,
>
> Just briefly, without the use of meds per se, you might find some
> relief by learning and implementing relaxation response techniques,
> cranio-sacral therapy (a form of massage/PT which relieves tension in
> the connective tissue), or even habit-reversal if you are so inclined
> to try that. The Omega-3's help many folks, and are currently being
> studied for tics, ocd and mood disorders. Certainly keeping your
> stress level down and managed, eating healthily and avoiding foods and
> substances such as caffiene, sugar, etc can help.
>
> For more severe cases, Botox injections have been used, but that comes
> with it's own risks.
>
> Are you on any medication for tics? Would you consider trying
> something to see if it offers you some relief? Some people find that
> even a bit of Klonopin or Clonidine helps with motor (such as facial)
> tics. Were the docs you went to well-versed in TS? If not, can you
> find a specialist where you are? Good luck, Happy New Year (or New
> Year's Day for you now!) and keep us posted!
>
> Jo
>
>
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"David" <djoh6186@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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> is there a possibility that the meds mentioned would have side
effects that
> are worse than the problem??
>
could be, individuals vary, but most any side effects would go away
when the med was discontinued....so in the very least you'd tolerate
something for a few weeks, long enough to see if the med works. Many
side effects dissipate after a week or two anyway, if you can ride it
through. For instance, if a week or two of feeling drowsy interferes
with work, but decreases your tics by 50-75%, it might be worth it
knowing that once the med dosage was adjusted by a doc, or the side
effects wore off, you'd still have the benefit of the drug......
Some drugs *can* have more severe side effects over time, and you need
monitoring. For folks whose tics really prohibit social, educational,
and professional functioning, those risks might be worth it.....
Jo
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