ity of people with TS are not significantly disabled by their tics or other symptoms, and therefore do not require medication. In more serious cases, it is possible to control many of the symptoms with medication. Some symptoms the medication include weight gain, muscular rigidity, fatigue, motor restlessness, and social withdrawal, most of which can be reduced with other medications. There are also alternatives to medication. Psychotherapy can assist a person with TS and hp his/her family cope. Behavioral therapies can teach the substitution of one tic for another that is more acceptable. The use of relaxation techniques or biofeedback can alleviate stress reactions that cause tics to increase. Scientists and doctors e still working to find a cure.Tourette Syndrome, although portrayed as comical in the entertainment industry, is a disease that should be taken seriously. The people who have TS, suffer from many symptoms that cause social humiliation and embarrassment...
