Tic

[Sara2323]

Hi my son who is 8 years old nearly nine has developed a tic I think it is a tic he shakes his head a lot when we are talking if he's playing he also makes some facial expressions took him doctors they said gna do bloods and refer him to paediatrics Iv asked him about it he said it dsnt bother him and he has to do it im really worried about has anyone also experience their child doing this does it go away?

They can often be anxiety or stress related. Is he generally an anxious child?

Hi, yes both mine had tics, diagnosed with Tourette’s, both in their 20’s now, they learn how to control them, most of the time. It was a long wait to get diagnosis, daughter has medication to help

He’s a quiet and very clever boy school have said that his work standard is very good they are not concerned and they haven’t noticed any change in him

What signs did they have and how old were they when tics started happening? Did they start as mild tics and got worse etc I’m worried that my son might develop more tics and it’s not only head shaking

@Sara2323 did the tic go away? My son has developed the head shaking one as well, also 8

My son has lots of tics. They started when he was 3, although I didn't realise at first that's what was going on. Thought the poor bairn needed glasses coz of the blinking, then thought he had a bad throat forever coz of the throat clear!

No diagnosis yet, but we're on the list to see a paediatrician. I was worried at first that he might get more, and then he did... But we've found that staying relaxed about them, not mentioning them unless he brings it up etc have helped. He still gets them, but he's not upset by them so far.

I think it's pretty common in kids, often anxiety as PPs say. Can go along with neurodiversity, so I've read. Also worth reading about PANDAS and making sure that's ruled out.

Try not to worry too much, OP. It's likely to be nothing serious and to pass.

Just realised this is an old thread with a new comment! 🤦‍♀️