2nd March 2006
First, let me say that an eye doctor can't dx tourette's. You need a neurologist for that.
Second, you do need to calm down. I can tell by the tone and frequency of your posts that you are very worried about this. He could be picking up on your anxiety and using it for attention, or doing it because you are making him nervous. You've had two doctors tell you to ignore it. You need to listen to them and see what happens.
Finally, even if it is Tourette's, it's not the end of the world. My son has transient tics, which is a mild form. His doctor told me that one in four boys show some signs of this. If they become severe, they can try medication. We put my son on tenex and it has helped tremendously, not just with the tics, but with other things as well. He always did OK in school, but now he's getting straight A's. The doctor thinks it's helped his focus. I agree.
I think you should take a deep breath and worry about something else for a while. If it goes away on it's own, great. If not, it can most likely be helped.
Second, you do need to calm down. I can tell by the tone and frequency of your posts that you are very worried about this. He could be picking up on your anxiety and using it for attention, or doing it because you are making him nervous. You've had two doctors tell you to ignore it. You need to listen to them and see what happens.
Finally, even if it is Tourette's, it's not the end of the world. My son has transient tics, which is a mild form. His doctor told me that one in four boys show some signs of this. If they become severe, they can try medication. We put my son on tenex and it has helped tremendously, not just with the tics, but with other things as well. He always did OK in school, but now he's getting straight A's. The doctor thinks it's helped his focus. I agree.
I think you should take a deep breath and worry about something else for a while. If it goes away on it's own, great. If not, it can most likely be helped.