Common Comorbidities
There are links to other conditions that further impact Functional Neurological Disorder these include:
Dysautonomia
Dysautonomia (or POTS) is a condition that affects the Autonomic Nervous System symptoms include tachycardia (high heart rate), blood pressure issues, digestion, heat intolerance, brain fog and low blood volume.
ME
ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a neuroimmune condition causing profound fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and severe symptom worsening after minimal exertion (post-exertional malaise or (PEM).
Migraine
Migraine is common with FND, this causes aura, head pressure and in some cases stroke like symptoms (Hemiplegic Migraines).
Mental Health
Mental Health can coexist with FND diagnosis such as Anxiety, health anxiety, depression, C-ptsd and mood disorders.
Fibromyalgia and CRPS
Fibromyalgia and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
Autism and ADHD
There are links to Autism and ADHD within FND patients.
Gastrointestinal
IBS and other gastrointestinal conditions.
Sleep
Sleep disturbances such as insomnia.