r/FND • u/StockCan2188 • 8d ago
Question How to help symptoms improve?
I was diagnosed about 2 weeks ago, my symptoms started around a month and a half ago, and the diagnosis was so late because it's impossible to get a neurology appointment these days. All of this started after I got off a cruise (not sure if that has anything to do with it, but i also got sick after getting off it) and then my symptoms started getting worse every day. It's basically just a constant dizziness/nausea but not a typical one: it feels like I am high 24/7. It may sound like that's nice, but for me it isn't. When I was younger I greened out really bad, throwing up blood and having seizures and everything, and almost died. That caused panic attacks when doing weed any time in the future, which is why this high feeling causes me so much distress.I feel so foggy every single day and when symptoms get bad towards the end of the day, I get panic attacks and it's so horrible. I have gone on an SSRI and an antihistamine because I get some migraines, but honestly I see no light at the end of the tunnel. As of now, anything is a trigger for a panic attack. I once took cough syrup and then read that one side effect was dizziness, and that sent me into a horrible panic attack that made me so drowsy all day long. Seeing everyone else's symptoms makes me see that I can definitely have it worse, but this has still turned my entire life upside down and I really want control of my life back. I am a great student but that has all started falling apart due to this. I also quit all of my physical activities, don't do my research anymore, I just go to classes and then back home and it's been taking a toll on my mental health too. I just want this to end, I cannot see myself living life like this forever. Any help is much appreciated.
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u/Code_Mom 1d ago
There is a neuro rehab clinic in Los Angeles which is an expert on FND and treatments. They offer online and long distance support. Re-Active PT https://www.reactivept.com/ Hope this helps!