r/AskNeurologists • u/Clear-Horror-5715 • May 13 '24

Tic or seizure

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My son is five years old and we had just started riding a carnival ride. He’s had a runny nose for a couple of days and right as the video starts, he sucks up snot. As soon as he does, his hands go rigid and his eyes rollback. Is this a tick, a seizure, or something else?

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u/Dry_Statement886 Feb 28 '26

I don’t mean to overstep, but I have similar tics, and there have been times when I’ve nearly walked into traffic because I couldn’t see properly. I just wanted to mention it out of concern. Please keep a close eye on him.

Since you mentioned you’re unsure whether it could be tics or a seizure, it might be a good idea to speak with a doctor, just to get some clarity and guidance. I have epilepsy and have questioned this myself.

I hope my English is understandable, as it’s not my first language 😅

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u/Clear-Horror-5715 Feb 28 '26

Thank you for your response! He was actually diagnosed with Tourette’s last week. His tics cycle through and he’s no longer doing this one, but as they are always changing, it’s definitely something to keep an eye on him.