MissTic’s Deep Brain Stimulation

05/16/2026

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04/01/2026

People often ask me what a tic feels like. Tourette Syndrome tics are generally preceded by a premonitory urge, or physical sensation that doesn’t go away until the tic happens.
For me, it usually feels like a build up of pressure in various parts of my body. It can be delayed for short amounts of time, but eventually it has to be released.

04/01/2026

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological movement disorder, not a psychological illness. However, the majority of people with Tourette’s also have comorbid psychological disorders, especially OCD and ADHD.

01/18/2026

I got over 100 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

Tourette’s Tics (Before My December 2022 Surgery)

01/03/2026

Incisions from my second DBS IPG/battery replacement are healing up nicely. 👍

12/20/2025

FAQ: What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and how can I help someone with Tourette’s Syndrome ?

Answer: DBS is a relatively new procedure that utilizes an implantable electrode to alter the activity of brain circuitry.

The procedure is FDA approved for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia and OCD, and currently utilized for patients who have not responded to standard medical or behavioral therapy, and who have no cognitive difficulties or “minimal” cognitive (thinking issues) dysfunction may be appropriate candidates.

There are two essential components to the hardware involved in DBS, the implantable electrodes and the programmable pulse generator. The DBS electrode is implanted into a specific target within the brain and the pulse generator, or neurostimulator, is implanted under the skin just below the collar bone (or in the abdomen for women); an extension cable passes under the skin and connects the electrode to the neurostimulator. The DBS electrode has four contact points, the sites through which electricity is delivered. Active contacts can be selected by computer and multiple settings can be adjusted for individual patient needs. The settings can be adjusted for different pulse widths (how long each pulse of stimulation lasts), frequencies (how many pulses are delivered each second), and amplitudes of stimulation (how much voltage is delivered).

DBS has the potential to “neuromodulate” abnormal communication that occur deep within the brains of people with TS. So far researchers have probed into several areas in the brain of people with TS (the centromedian thalamus, the internal globus pallidus, the external globus pallidus, and the anterior limb of the internal capsule) and they have had mixed success. The best target for “neuromodulation” has yet to be determined, however it does appear that DBS has positive results in some patients.

Find the answer to these, and to other FAQs at the link below:

https://tourette.org/research-medical/deep-brain-stimulation/ #:~:text=DBS%20requires%20a%20significant%20time,caregiver%20that%20can%20provide%20travel).

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12/20/2025

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