What is FND?
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) encompasses a diverse range of symptoms including functional limb weakness and movement disorders, functional and dissociative attacks (non epileptic), sensory problems, cognitive problems, visual and speech symptoms. Whilst the symptoms may appear similar to neurological diseases including those of Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Epilepsy, and can be just as debilitating, they are not caused by structural disease of the nervous system, but a problem with the “functioning” of the nervous system. Read more...
Functional neurological symptoms occur as a result of a problem with the nervous system. The brain fails to send or receive messages correctly, and a ...
A diagnosis of a Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) should be made by a Neurologist from positive signs and not just by purely eliminating commonl ...
Due to the diversity of symptoms that may present and the varied potential causes/triggers that can differ from person to person, treatment plans must ...
Claiming benefits is currently a bit of a minefield. Below you can find various links which will help you to find out what you are entitled to and how ...
There will be a day when you start to realise that you are getting better and that your condition is very much more under control. Here is some inform ...
There are a number of ways you can get involved with FND Action. Whether it is raising funds by holding fundraising events, offering support and admin ...
I went to the doctors and what did they say …
I went to the doctors and what did they say,
“You have a Functional Neurological Disorde ...
Dad Sam shares his story of coping with FND with the help of his 5 year old daughter, Leila-May #WeCare4FND
I am 32 years old and have a daughter who is 5 in May and a son who is 2 and a half. F ...
Maliha’s story as a full-time teacher with a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder #WeCare4FND
I recently was diagnosed with FND after a long diagnostic period. I wanted to share my st ...
Debbie is a carer and shares her story to support FND Awareness Day UK 2019 #WeCare4FND
My son Luke first started with symptoms in March ‘17 It began with pains in his legs a ...
