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Patients with autoimmune diseases who are also diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND) report feeling suicidal after doctors dismiss their symptoms as “all in their head,” a study from the University of East Anglia and the University of Cambridge found. The research highlights concerns about misdiagnosis, stigma, and inconsistent care for this group. It also uncovers deep disagreements among clinicians regarding FND diagnoses. The study suggests that the way symptoms are addressed can push patients to a breaking point.

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