A woman was left unable to walk and talk after "work stress" triggered a rare neurological condition which causes seizures. Emily Newman, 25, from Crawley, was in the "best shape" of her life before she suddenly had a seizure and was rushed to hospital. She had lots of scans and tests but doctors couldn't confirm what was wrong.
After Emily experienced bouts of paralysis and couldn't move her legs for up to eight days at a time, she sought a private doctor for a diagnosis. Emily said she was in 'the best shape of her life' before she fell ill (Image: Emily Newman / SWNS) She was diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND) – a condition that causes problems with the brain sending and receiving information. Doctors believe her sudden symptoms were brought on by "work stress".
Emily now struggles with slurred speech, tic attacks such as hitting herself repeatedly for hours and has to use a walking stick or wheelchair to get around. Emily, who works in finance, said: "It's such as dire condition. I'm going through grieving different parts - the life I thought I was going to live, the life I'm currently living and before.
" Emily decided to get healthier in 2023 and felt in the "best shape" after marrying her husband, James Newman, 28, a firefighter. She said: "I had decided I was going to get in better shape for myself and my wedding. I was running three times a week.
I was working out every day." But in November 2023 she had a seizure "without realising". READ MORE: '.