may also suffer from obsession and or exhibit sleeping disorders. Obsession consists of repetitive unwanted or bothersome thoughts. Those patients that suffer from sleeping disorders may frequently walk or talk in his/her sleep.A typical case of Tourette’s syndrome is hard to define because the symptoms fall within a wild spectrum from mild to sever. Observing symptoms and evaluating one who exhibits characteristics of Tourette’s syndrome is the only way to make a diagnosis. Since, this is a neurological disorder there are no x rays, scans, blood or neurological test that can be preformed to determine if this is the condition that one is suffering from (Comings 542). The onset of this disease is generally before the age of eighteen; this fact helps to narrow down the diagnosis of the disorder. Tourette's is a manageable disease for the patient and family, and patients can usually live a fairly normal life. Unlike other genetic diseases like Muscular Dystrophy, and Cystic Fibrosis, which can leave a patient fully dependent on others to care for them, the Tourette's Syndrome patients are able to support and care for themselves. This disorder does not affect a person's intelligence or ability to learn at all. A person with Tourette's syndrome can have some control of their tics. They can hold in their tics and go into a bathroom or other private place to release them. Thursfield 4The majority of tourette’s patients are not dramatically disables by their tics and they do not require medicine. For those who have sever tics, that interfere with the way that they function are given medications to help control the symptoms. The medications that are used to treat Tourette's syndrome are categorized as antiphsychotics, strong medications. The ones most commonly used to treat the disorder are Haloperidol, Clonidine, Pimozide as well as Ritalin for hyperactive patients. There can be serious risks and side effects with these ...
