Debbie describes recurrent episodes of functional arm weakness and pain as well as the difficulty she has had in having her symptoms taken seriously.
Ken has had problems with functional limb weakness superimposed on a childhood neurological problem. He has also had chronic fatigue syndrome and dissociative seizures.
William was troubled by persistent arm pain. With a diagnosis and the correct painkillers, he was able to successfully carry out the physiotherapy that helped him to improve
Sarah’s story experiencing Functional Limb Weakness and pain and other medical problems
Philip’s story of functional limb weakness which lead to hospitalisation
Vic’s story of experiencing pain followed by limb weakness and other symptoms
Cherry’s story of experiencing sensory symptoms, cognitive symptoms, speech, and double vision
Hazels berättelse om Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) i 7 år med helt tillfrisknande.
Loretta’s experience with functional limb weakness and then multiple symptoms including pain, depression, and bladder symptoms
Steve’s experience with fatigue followed by multiple relapsing symptoms including neck weakness, attacks and slurred speech.
Becky’s story of functional limb weakness worsening with tremor and episodes of paralysis then improving with rehabilitation
Jeannette’s story of experiencing functional limb weakness, back pain, speech difficulty and attacks.
George’s experience with functional limb weakness and speech problems with chronic pain.
Audrey describes how psychological therapy helped her overcome FND causing paralysis, seizures and spasms
Hazel developed functional limb weakness but has found gaining a better understanding of her condition and accessing FND specific physiotherapy as part of a clinical trial
Adam describes developing functional limb weakness. Initially everyone thought it was a stroke. Understanding FND and physiotherapy have helped him improve over time.
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