在病毒性脑膜炎引发未经诊断的功能性神经紊乱后两年,一名联合王国妇女仍然处于轮椅运行状态。 A UK woman remains wheelchair-bound two years after viral meningitis triggered undiagnosed functional neurological disorder.

Vicki Purdey, 37岁的母亲,来自Dorset, 于2024年3月被诊断患有病毒性脑膜炎, Vicki Purdey, a 37-year-old mother from Dorset, was diagnosed with viral meningitis in March 2024 after mistaking her flu-like symptoms for the illness. 她的病情迅速恶化,导致住院和经腰部刺穿证实的诊断。 Her condition rapidly worsened, leading to hospitalization and a diagnosis confirmed by lumbar puncture. 在短暂出院后,她重新入院,患上脑膜复发性脑膜炎,引发了功能性神经系统紊乱(FND),导致几乎完全丧失腿部运动能力、记忆问题和感官问题。 After a brief discharge, she was readmitted with recurrent meningitis, which triggered functional neurological disorder (FND), causing near-total loss of leg mobility, memory issues, and sensory problems. 尽管最初希望在几周内康复,但两年后她仍然无法行走,依赖轮椅和持续的治疗。 Despite initial expectations of recovery within weeks, she remained unable to walk two years later, relying on a wheelchair and ongoing therapy. 她现在主张加强对FND的认识和研究,强调FND的影响没有得到足够的承认。 She now advocates for greater awareness and research into FND, highlighting its under-recognized impact.