A Brief Description.
Tourette Syndrome is an inherited, neurological disorder characterized by repeated and involuntary body movements (tics) and uncontrollable vocal sounds. In a minority of cases, the vocalizations can include socially inappropriate words and phrases -- called coprolalia. These outbursts are neither intentional nor purposeful. Involuntary symptoms can included eye blinking, repeated throat clearing or sniffing, arm thrusting, kicking movements, shoulder shrugging or jumping.
These and other symptoms typically appear before the age of 18 and the condition occurs in all ethnic groups with males affected 3 to 4 times more often than females. Although the symptoms of TS vary from person to person and range from very mild to severe, the majority of cases fall into the mild category. Associated conditions can include obsessivity, attentional problems and impulsiveness.
Most people with TS lead productive lives and participate in all professions. Increased public understanding and tolerance of TS symptoms are of paramount importance to people with Tourette Syndrome.
Hi I am Lilly (Corkie) Brickey-Francis, Corkie is what I go by most of the time. I have Tourette Syndrome, I also have most of the other Disabilities that comes with TS. Which we will be talking more about on another page shortly. I am married and I have two girls and two dogs. I will be posting stories from both myself and others. If you have something you would like to post please feel free to email me and I will post it for you. (With in reason).
I hope this site will bring joy and peace into your life and the life of your family and friends. As I get this site up and running you will see new stuff every week and sometimes on a daily bases. Please keep coming back for more links to the personal stories for people who are just like you or someone you know.
PS LOVE CORKIE
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