Functional Neurological Disorder
(FND) is a problem with the functioning of the nervous system and how the brain and body send and receive signals
FND symptoms may include:
Seizure-like episodes
Movement problems
Problems with cognitive function
Dizziness
Speech difficulties, such as sudden onset of stuttering or trouble speaking
Problems with vision or hearing
Pain (including chronic migraine)
Extreme slowness and fatigue
Numbness or inability to sense touch
You’re Not Alone
Helpful resources, education, and support for people living with FND
Stories
One night, Abigail Boone went to bed as her usual energetic self—a mother, a wife, a violinist, and an avid runner. By morning, her world would be turned upside down. What began as an achy leg escalated into a terrifying experience that left her barely able to move.