Functional neurological disorders and Parkinson's disease – A new research agenda?

the relationship between PD and FND presents an important area of interest to be covered with more intense efforts. The potential role of FND as a prodromal indicator of PD onset may aid in a better understanding of the pathophysiology of both conditions. In the meantime, neurologists should be alert and consider that a patient may be in prodromal PD when they present with FMD, especially tremor, and conversely that a patient with PD may have symptoms that are best managed with FMD focused neurorehabilitation rather than with PD related drug treatments.