FND is a condition which affects the functioning of the nervous system.  People experience FND in different ways which include:

• Difficulty with movement.
• Unfamiliar or uncomfortable sensations in the body.
• Problems with memory and thinking skills.

FND often gets confused with other neurological conditions because symptoms can include limb weakness, shaking, seizures and memory problems which are similar to other neurological conditions.

FND is different because of the underlying process and therefore requires a different approach to treatment.

In FND the brain is not necessarily damaged but rather your brain and nervous system do not work together properly.  This is because there is a problem with the signals between the brain and the body.

FND causes the functioning of the nervous system to change which does not appear on brain scans or nerve monitoring tests.

Neurological investigations help rule out other conditions which need different forms of treatment.

The cause of FND is not known. There are many factors that can contribute to FND and this can vary from person to person.  These include:

• A history of illness
• Injury
• Fatigue
• Pain
• Everyday worries 
• Emotion processing
• Stress
• Traumatic life events

An assessment is carried out by a neurologist, and their team, to confirm if you have FND.

Your test results are likely to come back normal because there is no damage to your brain. This does not mean however that the symptoms are not real.  The symptoms are caused by a disruption in the functioning of the nervous system and body.

You will be offered treatment which will depend on which FND symptoms you are experiencing. 

The aim is to improve how your nervous system functions.  These include:

• Physiotherapy and occupational therapy – as they can often help if you have difficulty with movement.
• Speech therapy – this helps improve your communication skills and helps with any swallowing difficulties.

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