My son was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome almost a year ago, we have tried countless medications that just make him worse. He was just put on Zyprexa, and can still try geodon or seraquil. I HATE these medications they do more harm than good. I have been researching medical marijuana in children with tourette's and there are so many success stories. I am definitely going to look into it for him in a capsule form. He is just so angry all the time and has no interest in doing anything because his tics have just gotten worse over the last year. And I cannot bear to watch him go through this any longer. What does everyone think about this?
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Hi :-) I think that you are a great mom for doing the research to try and figure out what can help your son. I have read lots of research on the positive affects of medical marijuana, and I (personally) think you're on the right track! Those medications you refer to, such as Zyprexa, have many harmful side-effects...many many more than marijuana (especially since marijuana..in small quantities..isn't proven to have ANY negative side-effects). You should do what is best for your son, and if marijuana is it, I say go for it. Sure, you're gonna get the opinions (good and bad) of everyone else, but you know what needs to be done. I am assuming you live in California since this is the only state that medical marijuana is legalized? I don't think you should feel any guilt at all for looking into and trying this. Good luck!
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Thank you so much. Yes he started zyprexa last night and has been sleeping all day because of it. were taking him off it. and I'm just going for his card now. I actually live in Oregon and the medical marijuana is legal here. Thank you for such positive thoughts, I really appreciate it.
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Wow...I did not know it was legal in Oregon as well. From what I have seen on TV and read, I think it will be legalized (for medical reasons) in all 50 states eventually...one can only hope! good luck!
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