Thread by @LaFaverMD

Today, I’m running the @WonderWomanRun 5k in honor of all patients with functional neurological disorder, who have to fight every day like superheroes to get care they need and manage their often disabling symptoms. Donate to the @FNDSociety for change!
facebook.com/donate/2715442…

If you are a healthcare professional and want a refresher on Functional Neurological Disorders, this JAMA neurology review is a great read, put together under the leadership of the great @AlbertoEspay and @franci_morgante
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29868890/

Having been ignored for too long, FND is seeing an exciting area of research aimed at better understanding its pathophysiology, such as this recent publication coming out of a multidisciplinary workshop organized by Karen Rommelfanger and @RapaportMark cup.org/2Hpt4Rk

Treatment for FND is not only possible, but has also been shown to alter functional brain activity during motor tasks - exciting news!
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32279721/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32585576/

We still have lots of work to do, and need more research funding by @NIH, @NINDSfunding, @NIMHgov and private donors to deserve the gold medal - let’s keep pushing for change and get the attention FND deserves! @AANMember @TheNewANA1 @AAPhysiatrists @FNDSociety @WNGtweets

Finally, for those of you attempting to invalidate the lived experience of patients with FND, you are wrong. On behalf of @WNGtweets, we are calling all healthcare professionals to learn and work together to achieve the best quality of life for everyone! @FNDSociety @FNDHope