Clonic tics: Sudden and brief muscle movements

Clonic tics are sudden, brief, and repetitive muscle movements that cause quick, jerky motions. These include eye blinking, shoulder shrugging and head nodding.
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On Aug 20, 2026, a reader experienced clonic tics (rapid, sudden movements) involving the mouth whilst in a car
On Mar 1, 2026, a reader experienced clonic tics (rapid, sudden movements) involving the mouth whilst at home

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On 20th May 2022, Billie Eilish talked to host David Letterman about Tourette syndrome. In the video, Billie experiences neck and head tics, which Letterman asks about. Many viewers praised the way David was curious but respectful, and praised Billie for helping to advocate for Tourette with her own lived experience.

September 19, 2026

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1 — Once a day or less 2 — A few times per day 3 — Several times throughout the day 4 — Most of the day 5 — Almost all day, every day
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