Episode notes
In this podcast episode, I tackle the theme of functional neurological disorders, and I explore their almost endless types and diverse presentations. I particularly highlight functional seizures, noting their risk factors, their characteristic, even if diverse, presentations, the ways by which they may be distinguished from organic seizures. I also review functional movement disorders with a special emphasis on functional tremors.
I also highlight the negative attitudes by which people with FND are treated by medical staff, who are themselves often poorly trained in the condition, and the tendency for FND to be misdiagnosed. I highlight the principles of communicating the diagnosis of FND and the often negative emotions the diagnosis elicits in many patients and their families on account of the stigma associated with it. I also review the ...
Keywords
FND