Functional neurological disorder and migraine: a cross-sectional health-related quality of life study.

This study looked at how functional neurological disorder (FND) and migraine affect quality of life. Researchers studied 68 patients, with 27 having FND and 41 experiencing migraines. The average age of participants was 31.1 years. They collected data through questionnaires and hospital records. Patients with both conditions were not included. The study measured health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using the SF-36 scale. It also assessed psychological distress using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Researchers found that both FND and migraine significantly impact HRQoL. They used multivariable linear regression to understand the relationship between the diagnosis and quality of life. The results showed that both conditions lead to substantial impairments, but there is limited comparative data. This study highlights the need for more research to better understand the differences and similarities between these two conditions and their effects on patients' lives. Clinical relevance: This research indicates that both FND and migraine significantly impair patients' quality of life, highlighting the need for effective treatment strategies.