Yes, but it still showed benefit and was presented at the IACFS/ME meeting. “Functional” means not explained by any known illness. Both ME and long covid are recognized illnesses.

Heading back to London tomorrow to see our daughter’s consultant. It’s an expensive route we’ve gone down but the NHS are not helping 😔 Hopefully in the years / decades other families battling @PANSPANDASUK will have better support via the National Health Service

Psychogenic paralysis, part of functional neurological disorder (FND) or conversion disorder, involves sudden weakness or paralysis without a physical cause, often triggered by stress, trauma, or psychological factors. During an episode, a person may experience limb immobility, numbness, speech difficulties, or coordination issues, feeling like they're dying or permanently impaired. It's the brain's response to overwhelm, not "faking it." Recovery often involves therapy, rest, and addressing stressors; many improve fully. Glad you're recovering—take care.

On the @psychedpodcast, we talked to Dr. Patricia Rosebush about Functional Neurological Disorder, an often misunderstood condition whose treatment requires tact, insight, and imagination. Loved working on this. Give it a listen. #fnd #psychiatry #MedEd psychedpodcast.org/blog/func…