https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/functional-neurological-disorder-awareness-diagnosis/106502794?

More and more we learn about how flu and other common viruses impact the brain long term:
Influenza and Alzheimer's.
Epstein Barr and Multiple Sclerosis.
Chickenpox and Shingles.

With so many viruses laying dormant in our peripheral nervous system we need to better understand how they impact us over time.

#FND #fndaware
#nuerology #multiplesclerosis
#nueroinflamation

RE: https://disabled.social/@Autumn_and_their_illness/116414247280921358

Welcome new user and member of disabled social, Autumn! Check them out, say hi, give them a follow.
#FND #chronicillness #Spoonie

My droopy eye is just about all back to normal. When I suddenly developed FND it was one of the most obvious symptoms.

Sometimes it still happens when I have a migraine but not as badly as before. Because of it I no longer get botox for migraine in my brow line. The botox made my eye worse.

#Migraine #FND #Botox #BotoxForMigraine

Today, well, its been one.

Struggled to get up first thing.

Sunday, so chill day, no fucks given.

Oh, outing for ice cream.

Body says no pretty quickly.

Keep walking I say.

More spasms.

Harder.

Friend says enough.

I say no.

Keep going, eat ice cream.

Pains get worse.

20 minutes to walk a 2 minute walk.

Ouch, I can't do this.

Get fish and chips for the child.

Car and home.

Distractions, spasms, pain, too much, need home.

Home, safe, food, no pressure.

Spasms worse, floor is friend.

Nap for a while. Child has eaten my food (its cool).

Stare at screen.

Wonder how many other people have to plan energy and toilet trips.

Wonder if I can realistically manage a 5 mile walk.

Wonders just how small her world is now.

Wonders about.......yeah, big thoughts for a body that is insisting on limiting it.

I am so done with all this chronic illness thing.

I'll be fine in the morning.

For now, I am thinking hot water bottle, tea, ignoring the outside world. I have a safe cosy bubble right now.

#Disabled #ChronicIllness #FND

Sharing to amplify that migraine disorder is more than “just a headache.” This chronic condition comes with other pain and discomfort, and the anxiety of knowing what’s about to happen is equally challenging.

#migraine 💜
#FND 🧡
#chronicillness 🫶🏻

FND, explained simply:

Your brain sends signals like

“move,” “speak,” “stand.”

With FND, the signal gets scrambled

on the way.

The body isn’t broken.

The message just doesn’t land.

It’s not imagined.

It’s neurological.

#FND #FNDaware

Spent today editing and uploading a video for WheelyHappyDays — Sha shaving her head. Hair's been thinning for months due to FND, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, menopause, and stress. She decided to take control of it rather than keep watching it go.

The blog post is up with the full story. Worth a read if any of that sounds familiar.

I'm not one for gushing. But I'm quietly very proud of her.

https://wheelyhappydays.uk/daily-journal-monday-6th-april-2026-going-bald-on-my-own-terms/

#ChronicIllness #Menopause #FND #MECFS #HairLoss

This afternoon has been occupied, and a little unusual.

MrsVark made a big decision today. I think it's turned out well. I just wish I was a better photographer.

#ShavedHead #FND #ChronicIllness

An update on my ongoing bout with chronic #migraine 💜 and #FND 🧡

Healing is a full time job, yo!

Now, about how I sound…

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWrJeTNkTVL/?igsh=MWtiY25rc2t1NThhMg==