In my case, anything extra taxes me. When I do too much physically, I am slammed by more aggressive symptoms. I suppose that extra strain on your system from illness or injury could trigger similar reaction. A fellow group member just mentioned to me that stress and medicine changes can be a catalyst.
Hi simple answer, if it is a nerve trauma type issue like a physical injury, then yes symptoms are likely to get worse during the healing period of that specific injury itself - then back to level where you were previously.
If it is more general like a virus, infection, flu etc then less likely to make FND worse, more fatigue is possible, but should not be more than a non-FND person would experience.
I have had 14 yrs of Motor FND and done Neuro Rehab, I asked the question whether I should get the annual Flu Jab and was told - not needed for FND, only if other medical conditions.
That said, having read about people getting Covid-19 that would be likely to affect the function of the brain and I would expect FND sufferers to find that a huge worry to make FND symptoms worse if infected.
Remember everyone is different (with or without FND) so what works for one, may not work for another, though best advice:
- always stick to medium level of activity where you can
- keep your meals to routine timing where you can
- keep well hydrated during the day
- try not to have too severe temperature shifts
(some like me find big weather barometric pressure shifts to affect function/coordination & pain levels temporarily)
Oh and build in some downtime relaxation or hobby for mental wellbeing.
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