When it started
My FND journey started on the 10th September 2025. I was driving home from work I had just been promoted to care supervisor and loved my job and I felt a sudden pain in my back (like I’d been kicked) my legs went heavy and my right leg became paralysed.
What it’s like
Since the 10th December my right leg has remained paralysed making it difficult to walk. My right arm has weakened significantly and I can not lift it above my head I started having seizures in December 2025 along with speech issues on the 10th December I started stuttering every time I talk. Since being diagnosed with FND I have had issues with eating loss of appetite, my right eye closes on its own, I have auras and migraines, I also suffer with chronic fatigue. I’m currently using a wheelchair to get about as my mobility is poor.
What helps
Pacing is an essential tool when you have FND I’m still learning how to do this. Using a wheelchair when I can’t walk helps save my energy keeps the pain down and allows me to go places I never would be able to go to without it. CBD oil helps me during seizures it helps to relax the muscles that are tensing.
A message for others
Listen to your body. Packing is essential, self love and self care is essential not selfish resting is not lazy it’s necessary. Look after yourself and advocate for yourself you know your own body.
Thank you for reading
Danielle Armstrong
