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RTK.NET Mail 162721 Jun 8 23:01:39 1996 My neice has Tourette's (but I'm still not sure how to spell it), but my knowledge is a bit sketchy. I know there's a hereditary connection, but I don't know of any connection with PD, so I don't think it's likely. Also, I'm not sure why, but her doctor indicated she probably got it through her father, who does not have Tourette's. I don't remember if that is because Tourette's is usually is passed on from the father or if he has some relatives with Tourette's. While your grandson's doctor should be informed about the blinking and twitching, I wouldn't assume he has Tourette's at this point. My neice's case is considered fairly mild, but it's much more pronounced than you've described (and a whole lot more audible). It won't make those adolescent year's any easier, and I don't mean to minimize it's impact, but life is very good for her. I don't believe it is getting in her way of doing the things she wants to do. I also remember that part of the process of figuring out what was wrong involved getting their drinking water tested, particularly for high amounts of Copper. I think there are other less chronic or more treatable possibilities they were looking at. The thought that your grandson could have any chronic disorder is really scary, and the idea that he might have inherited it through you can upset any parent or grandparent. But from the little I do know, I believe he probably is just fine. I hope everything turns out ok for all of you, Sherri Cave [log in to unmask] p.s. My mother has actually apologized to me for the fact that I'm at an increased risk for breast cancer, as if getting breast cancer pretty young was mistake she made. I never understood how her mother's breast cancer was her fault, too, but it's not a very standard logic. But without her genes, I wouldn't exist, and we've both agreed that my being here now is better than the alternative!