My eldest dd (7) has recently (over last 12 months) been experiencing twitches. She has always been a bit blinky/sniffy but then she started rolling her eyes constantly (this worsened immediately after a strep infection and I've since read this may be linked to tics?). We took her to see GP who said tics are common in kids and often outgrown. The tics seem to come and go and change from month to month - so far we have had blinking, hand and foot circling, breathing in, throat clearing, nose wrinkling, climbing on furniture (would go in her room and find her crouched on her desk under her bed!), repeating what everyone was saying (annoying), constant whistling and odd walks (her legs will either stiffen or bend). None of these seem to bother her too much and she is much better at school (and worse when tired). Also even when she is still - for example when I am cuddling her I can feel every muscle in her body tensing and relaxing. She is also fine when active - it never seems to happen for example when she is dancing. Currently we are in a quiet time but I am now wondering wether/at what point to go back to GP (Is it a problem?/do I even want a diagnosis?) Has anyone else experienced similar - would really appreciate any thoughts/advice.
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gracemargaret · 23/04/2008 18:53
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