What is FND?
A Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can encompass a diverse range of symptoms including limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, twitching and more. Whilst the symptoms may appear similar to those seen in neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Epilepsy, and can be just as debilitating, they are not caused by structural disease of the nervous system. Instead, they are caused by a problem with the “functioning” of the nervous system. Read more...
Symptoms occur as a result of a problem with the functioning of the nervous system. The brain fails to send or receive messages correctly which results in neurological disturbance
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Diagnosis should be made by a Neurologist from positive signs and tests. Symptoms can be extremely disabling and it can take several years to receive the correct diagnosis. ...
Due to diversity of symptoms and varied potential triggers that can differ from person to person, treatment plans must be tailored to suit a person’s individual need ...
