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.