Lillie Thorne diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder

Lillie Thorne, a 22-year-old healthcare assistant from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, has been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) after experiencing sudden physical symptoms. Thorne reported waking up to find the left side of her face paralyzed. Within days, she also lost the ability to speak and walk.

Following extensive medical investigations, doctors identified the condition as FND. Her family is currently crowdfunding to secure private treatment, stating that she does not meet the necessary threshold for specialist assistance under the NHS. Thorne is currently recovering at her grandparents’ house.