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Can A Facial Tic Be A Form Of Epilepsy?

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Aloha, OR

I've have generalized seizures with JAS (I think that's what the doctor called it) since I was 13- I'm 44 now with 3 kids. My youngest son has hand tics but the doctor said that's normal but my oldest has a facial tic that I'm quite concern about. He is 27 now and I can only suggest the doctor. Should I be nagging for a neurologist?

January 26, 2020
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

We're you born with this, or have an accident

January 29, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, it can be Epilepsy or Tourette Syndrome.But I still would nag about being referred to a Neurologist..

January 26, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

i would... just in case. its probably nothing... but it's the dreaded 'what if's'.

January 26, 2020

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