For the benefit of our readers, conversion disorder is a frightening and mysterious neurological disorder that has no known cause, although there are certain psychological components to the roots of the disorder.
Conversion disorder occurs after a highly traumatic event -- a car accident, death, near death, rape or other incident that causes severe psychological damage as well as physical injuries. Conversion disorder manifests itself in various ways and there is no medical reason found as to why its symptoms occur.
Symptoms of conversion disorder include losing the ability to speak, see or even move (paralysis) for no apparent physical reason. In other words, there have been no physical injuries that could explain the symptoms but psychological reasons are believed to be the root cause.
My advice is to contact the two ER's who gave you the most help and speak to the physicians there who helped you - they can refer to your notes from your time there. They may be able to advise you on where to go or whom to see.
As for inpatient care, we do not have a list of hospitals who may be able to help you, unfortunately. That is something you will have to research. Check to see if either of the two ERs have facilities or know of them.
Please let us know how you fare.
Best,
Susan
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For the benefit of our readers, conversion disorder is a frightening and mysterious neurological disorder that has no known cause, although there are certain psychological components to the roots of the disorder.
Conversion disorder occurs after a highly traumatic event -- a car accident, death, near death, rape or other incident that causes severe psychological damage as well as physical injuries. Conversion disorder manifests itself in various ways and there is no medical reason found as to why its symptoms occur.
Symptoms of conversion disorder include losing the ability to speak, see or even move (paralysis) for no apparent physical reason. In other words, there have been no physical injuries that could explain the symptoms but psychological reasons are believed to be the root cause.
My advice is to contact the two ER's who gave you the most help and speak to the physicians there who helped you - they can refer to your notes from your time there. They may be able to advise you on where to go or whom to see.
As for inpatient care, we do not have a list of hospitals who may be able to help you, unfortunately. That is something you will have to research. Check to see if either of the two ERs have facilities or know of them.
April 10, 2018 - 4:31amPlease let us know how you fare.
Best,
Susan
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