On this episode Jess talks  about Chronic pain. Chronic pain seems to be a prevalent factor in many chronic disorders diseases and illnesses. Chronic illness alone is common yet not spoken about much here Jess shares what she has learnt and we are grateful to have her share. Follow Jess on Instagram @functionallyjess

Links and information to checkout:

Here is some information to check out in regards to help and assistance ifnyou do have chronic pain from the government and you do live in Australia from GPcare plan to the mental health health care plan  and other supports. To find out more check out the link below from pain Australia

https://www.painaustralia.org.au/find-support/getting-the-right-care-1/painaustralia-government-assistance

This is the free pain course that Jess is talking about from mindspot that you can check out  here

https://mindspot.org.au/assets/pdf/About_Pain_Course.pdf

and also there is another course that’s available to access online and available to do worldwide 

https://thiswayup.org.au/courses/the-chronic-pain-course/

Chronic pain in relation to FND

https://www.neurosymptoms.org/en_US/symptoms/common-associated-symptoms/pain/

information on chronic pain from the NHS

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/chronic-pain

What has the team been listening to? What are are their song preferences ? In a flare and would like to listen to some songs? Head over to our playlist! Thank you Maggie for making it :)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lvGhN4Ab3AtwBj42L5DDA?si=i1RzVbhmQ3GeJ6a3Iu7sHw&dl_branch=1

https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chat

from masks to bags hoodies and tshirts check them out!

HELPFUL RESOURCES:

A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.

https://www.neurosymptoms.org/

Neurosymptoms has an app that you can download now too. Look up neurosymptoms or Jon stone and you will find it there. 

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/podcast/my-amazing-body-the-brain-2.0

An excellent podcast episode which explains what Functional Neurological Disorder is. Have a good listeners brilliant!

https://www.neurokid.co.uk/

A website for young people and families living with NEAD and neurological symptom

https://fndportal.org/

Amazing website with information and links to fnd 

Information on Non Epileptic Seizures or NEAD

https://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/Epilepsy/pil2072.pdf

FND ORGANISATIONS:

https://www.fndaus.org.au/

FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT  SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.

Click below to hear more about FND Australia Support services and who Dr. Katherine Gill is 

https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fnd-podcast-with-detty-dr-katherine-gill-and-fnd-australian-support-services

FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK.

https://www.fndaction.org.uk/

FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups’ across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.

http://fnddimensions.org/

A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: '

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQ

Other podcasts/ blogs / vlogs to follow:

itsmeitsmeitsfnd

https://open.spotify.com/show/6RSjTADQCw9tA4Udnutf0L?si=JZy4CAfuSB6FWaBCi8Avgg&dl_branch=1

Bed Life and Beyond by Rach also a lovely FNDer 

https://pandoralocksmith.wordpress.com/about/

John McLeans Fnd Journey

https://m.facebook.com/JohnsFND/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0

Lmtd Life with FND

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3xLKpn7gkgvVoH29ulu4IA/videos

FNDer amplified: Meg Jacks

follow on Instagram @ Meg.jacks_

TicTok: @megjacks

Instagram follow Emma’s journey :@emmas_fnd_fun

The Fnd Podcast always suggests that you always talk with your gp and or specialist with any treatments in regards with FND