Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders Support Group
This community is dedicated to those afflicted with a tic disorder. A tic disorder is one in which uncontrollable muscle spasms that can range from small annoyances to major disruptive occurrences. .
My son has a really loud growling tic at the moment and his throat is red and inflamed. It's especially bad today as yesterday was his birthday and his tics are always bad when he's excited about something. We've tried antiseptic and anaestheitc throat sweets and they don't have an effect. Any ideas?
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My son has the same problem from a very loud laughing tic he has. He is taking an antihistimine daily, and I think that seems to help a bit, as do cough drops temporarily. If you find anything better let me know! Good luck!
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