Can sisters have FND?

[CCastaneda]

My doctor has diagnosed me with this disorder, but my sister has similar symptoms. Can we both have this disorder? Has it been found to be genetic?

[VivienneWaterworth]

Hi. I don't know whether it's genetic or not, but my daughter and I both have it. She diagnosed me (while studying psychology) and my psychiatrist confirmed it. She hasn't been diagnosed...heavy dose of denial, plus her symptoms come and go and are mostly very different from mine, but every so often she will ask me what something means and I will say to her, 'The last time I had that it was part of my disorder'. She also has been diagnosed/undiagnosed with several other things over time, and they confuse the issue.

In the big Facebook group for FNDHope, there are a few families where more than one person has it.

[brenda21 in reply to VivienneWaterworth]

hi I have had symptoms since childhood I am heading for 60 now and symptoms have grown over years I am now needing 24 hour care my father had some symptoms my daughter has many symtoms and my grandson also has symtoms and was also diagnosed with functional eye problems aged just 11. My neurologist who is one of the leaders in UK for FND says he belives mine is genetic and that was before he knew about family symptoms, many of FNDhope site have family embers with symtoms...so yes is can be genetic.

[cathys20 in reply to brenda21]

Brenda, This is Cathy from the states. I would like to email with you privately if that is possible. You and I are very similar, and I would like to talk off the board if possible. My email is [e-mail] if you are interested. Praying today is a good day for you.

[hez22]

I was diagnosed with FND but recently been diagnosed with b12 deficiency. My father, sisters and daughters have also since been diagnosed with vitamin b12 deficiency. The b12 test is not a routine test do worth having it tested with a FND diagnosis

[CCastaneda]

Thank you all for your kind replies. This has been more than helpful.