Friday, August 28, 2026

Functional neurological disorder: Practical management (SCIENCE DIRECT)

 Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a common and disabling condition seen by nearly every clinician in nearly every clinical setting. There are multiple subtypes with seizure and motor/movement being the most common. There is high health care utilization and costs, and many patients have a chronic course and remain disabled. It is clear from research over the past two decades that abnormalities in brain network activity are implicated in the pathophysiology of FND. Diagnosis requires positive criteria and knowing how to obtain a good history and avoid common pitfalls. There are evidence-based treatments and expert consensus recommendations. A multidisciplinary team knowledgeable about the disorder is important for the best outcomes but there is much more work to be done. This review will focus on the practical aspects of diagnosing and managing FND.


https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187874792500090X

FND GUIDE

 FND describes neurological symptoms like limb weakness, tremor, numbness or blackouts, related to the movement and sensation parts of the nervous system…..

  • Caused by a PROBLEM with the FUNCTIONING of the nervous system
  • A “software” issue of the brain, not the hardware (as in stroke or MS)
  • With positive diagnostic features typical of FND
  • Cause day to day difficulties for the person who experiences them


https://neurosymptoms.org/en/

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RESEARCH FND (FND SOCIETY)

 This page highlights current research projects in the area of functional neurological disorder (FND). If you would like to learn more about any of the studies, please follow the links below. If you are a researcher and want your project added to the website, please complete the Research Project Submission Form.


https://www.fndsociety.org/research

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FND CAN SEEM TO BE THE PILOT AT TIMES...

 

Functional Neurological Disorder, Reframed (Harvard)

 Science sheds new light on a disorder that medicine forgot


https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/functional-neurological-disorder-reframed

Advances in functional Neurological disorder

 

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a fascinating and important area of neurological practice. It has a rich history and interfaces with philosophy, psychiatry and psychology. It is a very common condition, and one that produces very high levels of disability, impaired quality of life and health and social care costs. The disorder is still beset with myths and misunderstandings, yet the field is rapidly expanding, with real progress being made in understanding its pathophysiology, heterogeneity and effective treatment. We commissioned this topic collection ‘Advances in functional neurological disorder’ to reflect the rapid development of this important area of medicine.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12406810/

Practical FND Management: Daily Life Hacks

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