Tourette Syndrome
Patient Education

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Tourette Syndrome

From your TS initial diagnosis throughout your treatment and care, you will surely have many questions. Listed in this Tourette syndrome patient education guide are helpful questions for you and your doctor to discuss so you can make informed decisions about your condition.

Questions About My Diagnosis

• Can there be a different condition mimicking this diagnosis?
• Is this condition lifelong or temporary?
• Can it be cured?

Questions About My Treatment

• Is there medication that can cure the condition? What risks and side effects are associated with the treatment?
• Can the medication take away tics completely?
• Are there supplements or vitamins that will help treat it?
• Can my child outgrow the condition without treatment?
• Will the treatment affect my child’s growth?

Questions About My Lifestyle & Family

• Can my child attend regular classes? Will my child have a learning impairment?
• Can my child participate in sports? Are there activities that will make the symptoms worse?
• Are there foods that will improve or worsen the condition?
• Are there supplements or vitamins that will improve the condition?
• Is this condition hereditary? Will my other children get this?
• Are there patient support groups in my area or forums I can participate in?
• Is there printed material or brochures that provide more information? Is there a website that you recommend?

Written by Barbara Hales, MD