functional neurological disorders W5

Question 1

features functional seizures that are rare in epileptic seizures?

Answer 1

resistance to eye opening (common)
eyes shut during attack (common)
patient who is responsive during generalized shaking attack (often)
memory of seizure (often)
weeping during a seizure (occasional)
duration >3m (common)
rapid respiration during generalised shaking attack (common)

Question 2

risk factors for FND

Answer 2

stress
having another neurological/medical condition/injury

Question 3

what is nearly always FND?

Answer 3

fall down, lie still, eyes closed, >2m