Tourette's syndrome - Joanna's story 

  • Joanna's story

‘The urge to perform the tic is overwhelming’ 

Tourette's syndrome: Joanna's story

Joanna was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome in her 30s, and has had tics (repeated movements) all her life. She talks about living with the condition.

Joanna was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome in her 30s, and has had tics all her life. She describes the effects that different medications had on her, and how she can manage now without any.

Last reviewed: 25/05/2011

Next review due: 25/05/2013

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