What You Need to Know About Living with Functional Neurological Disorder

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What You Need to Know About Living with
Functional Neurological Disorder
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• Living with Functional Neurological Disorder,
  also known as Conversion Disorder, can be a
  challenging and isolating experience for many. In
  essence, the brain is trying to protect itself
  from an outside force that is threatening it by
  converting these symptoms into physical ones.
  Neurological physiotherapy is an effective
  treatment that can help you live more comfortably
  with this condition. In the blog post we will
  cover everything you need to know about living
  with Functional Neurological Disorder or those
  caring for someone with this condition.

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• What is Functional Neurological Disorder
• Functional Neurological Disorder is a condition
  where the brain converts psychological stress
  into physical symptoms. The most common symptoms
  include
• paralysis
• muscle weakness
• loss of sensation
• altered pain sensation
• seizures
• uncontrolled movements

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• Symptoms often come on abruptly and can be very
  debilitating. These symptoms often closely mimic
  that of other neurological conditions, such as
  Parkinsons Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. How
  the conversion symptoms appear varies from person
  to person. Neurological physiotherapy can help to
  reduce the impact of these symptoms and improve
  quality of life.

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• What causes Functional Neurological Disorder?
• There is no one single cause of Functional
  Neurological Disorder. It is complex disorder
  believed to be caused by a combination of
  psychological and physical factors.
• Psychological factors may include
• stress
• anxiety
• trauma
• depression

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• Physical factors may include
• injury to the nervous system
• inflammation of the nervous system
• infection of the nervous system

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• How is Functional Neurological Disorder
  diagnosed?
• A diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder
  is made by exclusion, which means that other
  conditions with similar symptoms must be ruled
  out first. Once other conditions have been ruled
  out, a diagnosis of Functional Neurological
  Disorder can be made based on the presence of
  certain psychological and physical factors.

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• What are the treatment options for Functional
  Neurological Disorder?
• There is no one single treatment for Functional
  Neurological Disorder. Treatment typically
  involves a combination of medication,
  physiotherapy, and psychological counselling.
• Physiotherapy plays an important role in the
  treatment of Functional Neurological Disorder.
  Physiotherapy can help to improve symptoms such
  as muscle weakness and paralysis. Neurological
  physiotherapy can also help to reduce the risk of
  secondary complications and accelerate the
  process of remission.

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• What is the prognosis for Functional Neurological
  Disorder?
• The prognosis for Functional Neurological
  Disorder varies from person to person. Some
  people may experience a complete recovery, while
  others may have persistent or recurring symptoms.
  Incorporation of neurological physiotherapy into
  the treatment plan can help to improve the
  prognosis.

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• How Can Neurological Physiotherapy Help
  Functional Neurological Disorder Clients
• Neurological physiotherapy can help you manage
  your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
  Neurological physiotherapy can help to

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• relieve pain
• reduce muscle spasms
• improve muscle strength
• improve range of motion
• improve coordination
• improve balance
• improve mobility

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• If you or someone you care for is living with
  Functional Neurological Disorder, neurological
  physiotherapy can help. Contact a physiotherapist
  today to learn more about how neurological
  physiotherapy can help you manage your symptoms
  and improve your quality of life.

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• Challenges of living with Functional Neurological
  Disorder
• Living with Functional Neurological Disorder can
  be very challenging. The condition can be very
  debilitating and can cause a great deal of
  physical and emotional stress. It is important to
  seek treatment as soon as possible to improve the
  prognosis and quality of life. Neurological
  physiotherapy can help to reduce the impact of
  symptoms and improve quality of life.
• If you or someone you know is living with
  Functional Neurological Disorder, contact a
  physiotherapist today to learn more about how
  neurological physiotherapy can help.

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• Tips for coping with Functional Neurological
  Disorder
• 1. It is important to find a support system,
  whether that be friends, family, or a support
  group specifically for those with Functional
  Neurological Disorder. Connecting with others who
  understand what you are going through is
  essential for coping with the condition.
• 2. Neurological physiotherapy can be a very
  effective treatment for reducing the symptoms of
  Functional Neurological Disorder and promoting
  recovery. Neurological physiotherapy should be
  incorporated into Functional Neurological
  Disorder treatment plans where motor symptoms are
  present.

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• 3. It is important to stay positive and hopeful.
  Although the condition can be very challenging,
  many people with Functional Neurological Disorder
  go on to lead happy and fulfilling lives.
• 4. Take time for yourself. Relax and de-stress.
  Try to find healthy coping mechanisms to help you
  deal with the challenges of living with
  Functional Neurological Disorder. Your
  neurological physiotherapist can work with you to
  develop healthy coping strategies that work for
  you.

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• 5. Seek treatment as soon as possible. The sooner
  you start treatment, the better your chances are
  for recovery. Neurological physiotherapy can help
  to improve the prognosis and quality of life for
  those with Functional Neurological Disorder.
• Conclusion
• Functional Neurological Disorder, also known as
  Conversion Disorder, is a condition that affects
  the nervous system. Neurological Physiotherapy
  can help people with Functional Neurological
  Disorder by providing treatment and support.

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• At Health Next Door, our Neurological
  Physiotherapists have extensive experience
  working with Functional Neurological Disorder
  clients work towards their Recovery Goals.
• Book your FREE session now, call us on 0420 707
  336