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Thanks so much lostfromlatex. It is very reassuring to hear from someone with TS...yes it seems that often those who we'd expect to be understanding are the most "in the dark" and worst to deal with. It is great to hear that you have been working as a nurse for many years with TS...it really just is a part of us and I am relieved to hear that there are indeed doctors and nurses that work with it. Thanks again to everyone and from one ticc'er to another, THANKS lostfromlatex!!!

So glad to hear a few initial positive responses! Tourette's sure gives you thick skin (an asset in nursing as I understand it) and most of us are able to laugh at ourselves. I'd love to hear other replies...thanks so much for the encouragement from those of you that have already responded. :wink2:

Hello, I am thinking of going to nursing school and it is what I have always wanted to do, but I have the neurological condition Tourette's. There is so much misinformation about it out there, but my symptoms are mild. Just a few motor tics and an occassional vocal tic (nothing that can't be hidden as a cough or a sniffle). Anyway, my question was, do you work with any nurses who have Tourette's or any other type of tic disorder? Also, are you required to have a physical before employment? I am medicated and control my tics well, but Tourette's, unfortunately, does have a tabu stigma attached to it (thanks to Hollywood and the media) and I am wondering if this will prevent me from completing nursing school and getting a job. Anything you have to say would be appreciated. Thank you!