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Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome is a disease that is often misunderstood. Although there are treatments for Tourette Syndrome, each patient will be effected by the disease differently and will react to the treatment differently. To learn more about Tourette Syndrome, the symptoms, treatments and similar disorders often misdiagnosed as Tourette Syndrome, please watch what our expert has to say in these videos.

Questions Answered by our Experts

Neal Hermanowicz
Dr. Neal Hermanowicz-Director of the Movement Disorders Program
Meet the Expert 
Living With Tourette Syndrome 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. At what time of day am I most likely to suffer from Tourette syndrome? 
  3. Can a tic occur while I am sleeping? 
  4. What should I tell my child who has been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome? 
  5. When do I need to tell my family and friends that I have Tourette syndrome? 
  6. Which famous people in history may have suffered from Tourette syndrome? 
  7. What do I need to tell my employers about my Tourette syndrome? 
  8. How will I be able to drive my car if I have Tourette syndrome? 
  9. What organizations are available to Tourette syndrome patients? 
  10. What research on Tourette syndrome is being conducted? 
Surgical And Non-Surgical Treatments For Tourette Syndrome 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. Is surgery an option in the treatment of tic? 
  3. What surgical operations are used to treat people with Tourette syndrome? 
  4. What role does exercise play in the treatment of Tourette syndrome? 
  5. What is 'habit reversal therapy'? 
  6. How is hypnosis used to treat people with Tourette syndrome? 
  7. How is marijuana used in the treatment of Tourette syndrome? 
  8. How is botulism injection therapy used to treat Tourette syndrome? 
  9. What is 'tetrabenazine' and how is it used to treat Tourette syndrome? 
  10. How can a nicotine patch treat Tourette syndrome? 
Diet And Drug Treatments For Tourette Syndrome 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What vitamins are good for treating people with Tourette syndrome? 
  3. How are anti-depressants used in treatment of Tourette syndrome? 
  4. What are side effects of anti-depressants used for Tourette syndrome? 
  5. How are neuroleptic drugs used in treatment of Tourette syndrome? 
  6. What are some side effects of neuroleptic medicine for Tourette syndrome? 
  7. How are alpha-agonists used in treatment of Tourette syndrome? 
  8. How are benzodiazepines used in the treatment of Tourette syndrome? 
  9. What are side effects of benzodiazepines for Tourette syndrome? 
Types Of Tic 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is a 'simple motor tic'? 
  3. What is a 'complex motor tic'? 
  4. What are some examples of vocal tic? 
  5. What are examples of a complex vocal tic? 
  6. Are motor and vocal tic triggered by different stimuli? 
  7. How are simple tics different than complex tics? 
  8. What is a 'dystonic' tic? 
  9. What is an example of a dystonic tic? 
Misconceptions About Tourette Syndrome 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. Can tic and Tourette syndrome be surpressed? 
  3. How is tic social unacceptable? 
  4. Is there a cure for Tourette syndrome? 
  5. Which gender is more likely to have a tic or develop Tourette syndrome? 
Conditions Similar To Tourette Syndrome 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. How is ADD or ADHD related to Tourette syndrome? 
  3. Can a mood disorder is mistaken for Tourette syndrome? 
  4. What other illnesses can be mistaken for Tourette syndrome? 
  5. What diseases can be mistaken for Tourette syndrome? 
  6. Is dystonia often mistaken for Tourette syndrome? 
  7. What conditions may complicate Tourette syndrome? 
Terms Of Tourette Syndrome 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is 'compulsion' in relation to Tourette syndrome? 
  3. What is 'obsession' in relation to Tourette syndrome? 
  4. What is 'coprolalia', and how does it relate to Tourette syndrome? 
  5. What is 'dyskinesia', and how does it relate to Tourette syndrome? 
  6. What is 'echolalia' in relation to Tourette syndrome? 
  7. What is 'echopraxia' in relation to Tourette syndrome? 
  8. What is 'arithmomania' in relation to Tourettes syndrome? 
  9. What is 'akathisia' in relation to Tourettes syndrome? 
  10. What is 'palilalia' in relation to Tourette syndrome? 
  11. What is a 'neurotransmitter'? 
  12. What is 'dopamine' in relation to Tourette syndrome? 
  13. What is 'seratonin' in relation to Tourette syndrome? 
  14. What is 'tardive dyskinesia'? 
  15. What is 'trichotilomania'? 
Tourette Syndrome Basics 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is Tourette syndrome? 
  3. What is the history of Tourette syndrome? 
  4. What behaviors are associated with Tourette syndrome? 
  5. How many people have Tourette syndrome? 
  6. What is the progression of Tourette syndrome? 
  7. Who is most at risk for getting Tourette syndrome? 
  8. How frequently will Tourette syndrome or tic occur? 
Tourette Syndrome In Children 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. Do sufferers of Tourette syndrome have developmental problems? 
  3. At what age will tics or Tourette syndrome become apparent? 
  4. Should I seek medical attention if my child is showing signs of Tourette syndrome? 
  5. What can I expect the doctor will ask about my child's tic? 
  6. What is the hardest part about living with Tourette syndrome? 
  7. What is the appropriate response to a child who has Tourette syndrome? 
  8. What is 'PANDAS'? 
Diagnosing Tourette Syndrome 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. Should I see a doctor if I am showing signs of Tourette syndrome? 
  3. What laboratory tests might be conducted on someone with a tic? 
  4. What type of examination would a doctor perform on someone who might have Tourette syndrome? 
Causes Of Tourette Syndrome 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What causes Tourette syndrome? 
  3. What role do genetics have in acquiring Tourette syndrome? 
  4. What diseases or physical conditions can cause Tourette syndrome? 
  5. What role do viruses and bacteria play in Tourette syndrome? 
  6. What role does race play in Tourette syndrome? 
  7. What could trigger a tic? 
  8. Can stress contribute to a tic? 
Tic Disorder 
  1. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz
  2. What is a 'tic'? 
  3. What is the difference between tic disorder and Tourette syndrome? 
  4. What type of movement is usually associated with tic or Tourette syndrome? 
  5. What are some of the earliest signs of a tic? 
  6. What does a tic feel like? 
  7. Where in the brain does the tic start? 
  8. What is the 'basal ganglia'? 

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