Can FND cause positive results on balance tests?

[plumcookies]

I'm new here, so I'm not sure how this works, but I could not find any information online, so I was hoping someone with some experience could provide an answer. Could someone with FND test positive for dizziness on balance tests? I can also post the exact results, if necessary. For reference, I don't have an actual diagnosis for my symptoms, but a test at the ENTAA showed that I did suffer from vertigo/ balance issues.

Thank you!

[210272]

Hi there plumcookies,

Good that you've had some tests and results for your balance and vertigo. You don't need an FND diagnosis at all (especially since FND is now considered to be a core neuropsychiatric disorder). Instead I'd hop over to the VeDA (vestibular disorders association) for further information - balance awareness week is coming up soon so they will be posting a lot. Where are you based?

[plumcookies in reply to 210272]

Hello! I started an antibiotic treatment about two weeks ago, and my symptoms have improved greatly. I probably have Lyme disease, but unfortunately there's not a community for that illness on this site. I live in the US. Thanks for replying!

[210272 in reply to plumcookies]

That's good news - Lyme disease is hard to diagnose and is a mimic of many other conditions but if antibiotics are helping then hopefully your symptoms will resolve soon. There are some good fb groups for Lyme's but if you would prefer to work on this via HU then starting a community here is relatively straightforward