Thread by @LaFaverMD

I am extremely impressed by the incredible resilience of the #FNDtwitter community. Dealing with a difficult to manage diagnosis, poor access to care and on top of this being bullied by other patients/patient advocates, they speak the truth and don't let themselves be silenced.

https://twitter.com/DevonOship/status/1321282826772353029

I am honored every day to help patients understand #FND in its complexities, develop a treatment plan that addresses core symptoms and comorbidities and work together towards better quality of life. @FNDHope

Denying the validity of a functional neurological disorder diagnosis is short-sighted and not helpful for patients. In fact, much harm can be done when FND goes undiagnosed/misdiagnosed and mistreated.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31115678/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32295508/

Here, we reported on a patient misdiagnosed with myasthenia gravis and CIPD before correctly diagnosed and treated for FND and recovering from his functional gait and speech disorder with a short FND specific rehab course. practicalneurology.com/articles/2017-…

We still have much more to learn, especially related to nonmotor symptoms including functional cognitive issues, but we can only get there together, with curiosity, respect and scientific integrity. Grateful to the @FNDSociety for providing outstanding education with easy access!

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