FND: Gait
Posts involving gait or walking abnormalities specifically interpreted or discussed as functional neurological presentations.
State Rep. Tricia Byrnes Is Looking for the Filmmaker Who’ll Investigate FND
Missouri State Rep. Tricia Byrnes is seeking a filmmaker to investigate Functional Neurological Disorder. She says hundreds of families report children were labeled with FND before doctors fully checked seizures and loss of mobility, and that second opinions were blocked.
Written Off with FND: The Hidden Dental Abscess That Changed Everything
After years of severe disability and an FND diagnosis, Sam’s family discovered a large, hidden abscess beneath a previously treated root-canal tooth. Within weeks of its removal and treatment, he began to regain his vision, mobility, clarity and independence. This is their story and a reminder that unexplained symptoms still deserve thorough investigation.
The Medical Journey of Megan Dixon: FND and Severe Disability
Megan Dixon became severely disabled following childhood illness, with progressive loss of mobility and speech leading to prolonged hospitalisation. She was later reportedly diagnosed with FND and underwent extended rehabilitation after years of severe impairment.
Living in France, stuck in the FND Trap
Miranda’s health collapsed almost overnight, progressing from difficulty walking to seizures, psychosis, and rapid neurological decline. Despite abnormal findings and worsening symptoms, she was quickly labelled with Functional Neurological Disorder, and further testing was repeatedly refused. Her story raises serious concerns about missed conditions like Autoimmune encephalitis and the risks of diagnostic overshadowing blocking proper care.
Personal Account of Misdiagnosed Neurological Condition by a Medical Student
Email from a 21-year-old medical student in Kazakhstan sharing their detailed experience with neurological symptoms diagnosed as FND, highlighting objective signs of an organic lesion, diagnostic history, and concerns about misdiagnosis.