u/Disastrous_Wear8408

So about 4 years ago, I developed tics. They developed fairly quickly. I started to have small ones over a couple weeks then they suddenly became very frequent. After a few months of having them (and no one believing me), I went to a neurologist and he diagnosed me with PANDAS. I never had any OCD or ADHD or anxiety symptoms and actually didn’t even have strep anytime close to when I developed them, but I didn’t question it. The doctor prescribed me antibiotics and they helped a little but my tics never fully went away. As the years have gone on, they have become more mild yet still noticeable. They wax and wane frequently, as I can go months with very minimal ticking and then suddenly they become very noticeable again. They sometimes change, but my current tics are head jerking, sniffling, eyebrow raising, and the occasional breathing sound when doing the head jerk. They are mild and I’m not concerned about getting treatment, I’m just curious if my diagnosis would still be PANDAS or if it could be Tourette’s now with PANDAS triggering it. I also have the premonitory urge. The best way I can describe it is the feeling of akathisia but instead of in my whole body, only where the tic happens. (Btw, yes I was a kid when they started) Not necessarily asking for a diagnosis, just wondering if it is possible to be diagnosed with Tourette’s with my experience. I’ve been very curious about this for a while and was planning on going to the doctor to ask about it, but was wondering if it’s even possible in my case. Thanks and sorry for the long post lol