Posted by Brianscott on September 21, 2000, at 20:25:21
Is there anyone out there with Adults Tourettes Syndrome? I was diagnosed 5 years ago and have tried many things. The serious drugs that have helped some Tourettes patients are also antipsychotics and have horrible side effects. Antianxieties help a little, but I don't think treat the source, just a small margin of the symptoms. I'd heard Nicotine patches can really help and tried for a brief time. I'm not sure if they worked. Since Tourettes is primarily a children's disease, everyone, including the Tourettes Association practically ignore adults with the affliction. I guess I'd just like to communicate with others that go through what I do since I've never actually met or spoken with another adults Tourettes sufferer.
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