Mum paralysed after 3-year wait for rare disease diagnosis
Victoria Johnston's life was upended when she collapsed at work. After a near three-year diagnostic delay for rare CIDP, she's campaigning for faster UK treatment. Read her story.
Category : Search result: chronic neurological condition
Climate Change Driving Rise in Severe Migraines
Experts warn climate change is worsening migraine attacks for millions. Discover the environmental triggers and new treatments for this debilitating neurological condition.
The woman who tastes words like chocolate and pears
Monique Todorovski has lexical-gustatory synaesthesia, a rare condition where words trigger taste sensations. Discover how it shapes her world, from naming her children to everyday conversations.
Woman wakes up with a Geordie accent after nap
Verity Went, 28, woke from a nap with a thick Geordie accent due to rare Foreign Accent Syndrome. She now says her new voice is the 'real' her. Read her incredible story.
Woman wakes from nap with permanent Geordie accent
Verity Went, 28, woke from a nap slurring her words and speaking with a thick Geordie accent. Diagnosed with rare Foreign Accent Syndrome, she now says the new voice is the 'real' her. Read her incredible story.
Rob Mallard's life off screen: romance and diagnosis
Coronation Street star Rob Mallard opens up about his private life, past co-star romance, and his battle with a progressive neurological condition. Discover his story and coping strategies.
Dyspraxia causes 9x higher fall risk, study reveals
New research shows adults with dyspraxia are nine times more likely to fall frequently, yet the condition is ignored in UK fall prevention guidelines. Experts demand urgent action.
14-year fight for Chiari malformation diagnosis
A teacher endured 14 years of dismissed symptoms before learning a Chiari malformation was causing her brain to herniate. Read her story of resilience and advocacy.
The £250k-a-year fight against an invisible illness
At 26, Caitlin Magagna battles cystic fibrosis, an invisible genetic condition. Her story reveals the high costs and daily struggles, offering hope with new treatments. Discover her journey.
Brain condition often dismissed as stress or fatigue
Autoimmune encephalitis, where the immune system attacks the brain, is more common than thought. Learn the signs, from memory lapses to personality changes, and why early diagnosis is crucial.
Tourette's Driving Video Sparks UK Road Safety Debate
An American influencer with Tourette's Syndrome has ignited a fierce debate after sharing a video of her driving with tics. Discover the UK's DVLA rules and the public's divided reaction.
Chronic pain raises high blood pressure risk
New research reveals millions with chronic pain face greater hypertension risk. Discover how depression and inflammation drive this link and learn preventive steps.
Samia Longchambon's 20-year Raynaud's disease secret
Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon opens up about living with Raynaud's disease for two decades. Discover her coping tips and how she manages the circulation condition.
Scarlett Moffatt reveals Latin health battle and hospital treatment
Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt opens up about debilitating Latin diagnosis that caused severe pain and required hospital treatment, sharing her journey to recovery.
Woman lives normally despite missing brain part
Shocking medical case reveals woman living full life despite missing cerebellum - the brain region controlling motor skills, balance and coordination.
Woman born without cerebellum lives normal life
Doctors are stunned by a British woman born without her cerebellum who defied medical expectations to live a fully independent life, walking and talking normally.
Loose Women star's painful mystery health condition
ITV favourite reveals her ongoing struggle with a painful undiagnosed condition that leaves her in agony and struggling with basic tasks.
Mum with rare dementia forgets children's names
The devastating story of Sarah, a mother with rare dementia who can no longer recognise her own children, as her family fights for access to revolutionary treatment that could save her.
Child's battle with rare disease stealing her ability to walk
The heartbreaking story of Isabelle Tate, a young girl from England fighting Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare genetic condition threatening her ability to walk and enjoy a normal childhood.
Daughter, 21, dies after battle with rare neurological disorder
Isabelle Adora Tate's courageous battle against a devastating neurological condition ends at just 21, as her grieving mother pays emotional tribute to her 'beautiful warrior' daughter.
Hollyoaks star's real health scare mirrors soap storyline
Hollyoaks actress Jessica Fox reveals her terrifying real-life health battle with Functional Neurological Disorder, drawing parallels to her character Nancy Osborne's recent storyline.
Constant fatigue? Rare sleep disorder could be the cause
Medical experts warn that persistent exhaustion despite adequate sleep could signal a rare neurological condition affecting thousands of Britons. Discover the symptoms and diagnosis journey.
Carol Vorderman reveals secret chronic health battle
Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman opens up about her debilitating chronic health condition that left her bedridden and forced her to give up her beloved BBC Radio Wales show.
Carol Vorderman's secret health battle revealed
Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman reveals her private struggle with agonising health issues that left her sobbing in pain and forced major lifestyle changes.
Kelly Osbourne breaks down revealing health diagnosis
TV personality Kelly Osbourne breaks down while revealing her recent diagnosis with a rare neurological condition, sharing her fears and determination to raise awareness.
Woman speaks with Thai accent after stroke
A Hampshire woman developed Foreign Accent Syndrome after suffering a stroke, causing her to speak with a Thai accent despite never visiting Thailand. Medical experts explain this rare neurological condition.
Brit wakes with Thai accent after stroke on holiday
A British woman's dream holiday in Thailand turned into a medical mystery when she awoke speaking with a permanent Thai accent after suffering a stroke, in a rare condition known as Foreign Accent Syndrome.
New Migraine Treatment Proves Highly Effective for Pain Relief
Groundbreaking medical research reveals a powerful new migraine treatment that significantly reduces pain and transforms patient outcomes across the UK.
Florida confirms first 'zombie deer' disease case
Florida faces its first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease in white-tailed deer, sparking urgent containment measures and raising concerns about the fatal neurological condition's spread.
Michael J. Fox: 'I won't reach 80' due to Parkinson's
Back to the Future star Michael J. Fox opens up about his challenging journey with Parkinson's disease and shares heartbreaking prognosis about his future.
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