The symptoms of TS generally appear before the age of 18, with themedian age of onset being 7 years of age.
The first symptoms are usually facial tics, such as eye blinks.
Although there are treatments, there is as yet no cure for TS andsymptoms can last throughout one's life.
The symptoms of TS generally decline in severity after puberty. In 20-30% of cases, thesymptoms disappear entirely as the person with TS ages into their20s.
People with TS have a normal life span.
TS does not affect a person's IQ.
Tics decrease in frequency and intensity during sleep.
TS is seen in all ethnic groups.
Males are affected by TS three to fourtimes more than females.
The majority of cases of TS are classified as mild, although specificsymptoms and their severity vary from person to person.
Most people with TS are able to hold jobs and lead full lives.
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well i am much obliged Kaitlyn for your interest in Tourettes Syndrome. Thanks and ill stay posted
austin i will thoroughly enjoy checking in on your blog daily at 5:30 am:)
I like the fast facts. It is interesting to me how Tourette's usually begins with facial ticks, do you know why this is? Does it have to do with the the brain or is it just coincidence?
wow i did not know tourettes affected people as early as age 7!
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