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Author Fussell, James A.

Title Ticked : a medical miracle, a friendship, and the weird world of Tourette syndrome / James A. Fussell and Jeffrey P. Matovic ; foreword by Jeff Foxworthy.

Publication Info. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, [2013]
©2013

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Location Call No. Status
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  616.83 FUS    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  616.83 F98    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  616.83 FUSSELL    Check Shelf
 Wethersfield Public Library - Non Fiction  616.83 FUSSELL    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  616.83 FU    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xvi, 256 pages ; 24 cm
Summary "An inspirational tale of personal struggle with and triumph over Tourette syndrome, this is the story of Jeff Matovic and the radical treatment he sought to cure himself. After suffering from Tourette's for years--with his tics and outbursts getting progressively worse and with no results coming from drugs or physical or spiritual therapy--Jeff was able to convince his doctors and his insurance company to try a risky deep brain stimulation treatment, a surgery that involves the implantation of a pacemaker for the brain into his skull. Penned by a journalist who is also afflicted with Tourette's, this is the incredible story of a friendship that blossomed under their common experiences with this bizarre brain disorder. A complete discussion of the latest medical research of and treatments for Tourette's, written in accessible and easy-to-understand terminology, is also included"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Matovic, Jeffrey P. -- Health.
Fussell, James A. -- Health.
Tourette syndrome -- Patients -- United States -- Biography.
Tic disorders -- Patients -- United States -- Biography.
Added Author Matovic, Jeffrey P.
ISBN 9781613743805 hardback
1613743807 hardback
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