Treatment for Tourette
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The alternatives
Tourette Syndrome Assn of California
From relaxation techniques and hypnosis to diet changes, many alternative Tourette syndrome treatments exist. Could one work for you?
The strep-Tourette connection
John Hopkins
It might seem quite unconventional, but some experts are treating Tourette with penicillin. Is there a Tourette-strep connection?
Behavior modification
Tourette Syndrome "Plus"
Some people might recommend that you modify your behavior to treat your Tourette tics. Is this treatment effective or even appropriate?
New treatment for Tourette?
Science Daily
A new study explores deep brain stimulation as a treatment for Tourette syndrome. It might sound scary, but some adults reported much improvement.
Treating Tourette's holistically
Tourette Syndrome Online
Some people have found success treating Tourette syndrome using supplements and avoiding certain foods and food additives. Could this help you?
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Tackling triggers
Association of Comprehsnsive Neurotherapy
Identifying and avoiding things that trigger tics is one method of treating Tourette syndrome. This article gives suggestions for finding out what might be triggering your tics.
Tics and medications
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
In some cases, a non-medication approach to treating Tourette and other tic disorders is best. See here what you might want to try before drugs are prescribed.
Here's the facts
NINDS
Frequently asked questions about Tourette syndrome are provided here, including info about symptoms, treatment and current research that's being done. Good introduction!
Managing motion disorders
Life in Motion
Click on "Managing a Life in Motion" for an easy-to-read brochure on coping with movement disorders such as Tourette syndrome. Very helpful information.
Movement disorder treatment
We Move
Treating Tourette syndrome usually focuses on reducing tics, but there are sometimes other symptoms to consider. Read more here.
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Interested in some groundbreaking treatment for Tourette syndrome? Check out this listing of current clinical trials that are studying this disorder.
Botox--not just for vanity
MD Virtual University
Some patients have found a reduction in their tics with Botox injections. This and other treatments for Tourette are discussed in this brief article.
Diagnosis and treatment
American Family Physician
This thorough article is directed mostly at medical professionals, but anyone interested in treatments for Tourette syndrome will benefit from reading it.
Tourette medications
Tourette Syndrome Association
Brief discussion of treatment for Tourette syndrome using medications, including different classes of drug and what symptoms they are used to control.
Wikipedia weighs in
Wikipedia
Excellent summary of the most common treatments for Tourette syndrome, including information about treating the ADHD that occurs with Tourette.
