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What is Tourettes?

David Beckham
David Beckham has TS

What is Tourettes?  I was on the train going to London and there was a young man in the seat in front.  To my surprise he started twitching and swearing.  This was my first encounter with someone with Tourettes.  People were looking round and scowling and I must admit I was a little appauled at the profanities coming from him.  I thought at one time, he was swearing at me!  Tourette syndrome (TS) is an unfortunate and debilitating condition but, it is not generally the only condition that the sufferer has to contend with… Continue reading What is Tourettes?