Country star Nathan Carter rallies behind Lisa McHugh after brain disorder diagnosis
Nathan also said he is in constant contact with Lisa and she is remaining positive about the condition going forward
Nathan also said he is in constant contact with Lisa and she is remaining positive about the condition going forward.
The mum-of-two is battling functional neurological disorder (FND), which affects how the brain receives and sends information to the rest of the body.
Posting on Instagram this week, Lisa (36), who has a three-and-a-half year old son, Milo, and one-year-old daughter Hallie, said she underwent CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, blood tests, lumbar punctures and 'every kind of test you could imagine,' before being ultimately diagnosed with FND.
She posted: 'FND is a condition that affects the way the brain and nervous system work.
Singer Lisa McHugh posted on Instagram about being diagnosed with FND
'It leads to neurological symptoms such as limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, sensory issues, cognitive problems and more.
'The specific cause is unknown, but one of the main triggers is stress, trauma and anxiety.
'While there is no cure, it is treatable providing you adapt your life as much as possible to manage it.
'I guess the stress and trauma of this year and everything we've been through has finally caught up with me and my body and it's now decided to make me physically stop, process and heal properly.'
Posting photos in her hospital bed and on a walking aid in the ward, Lisa added: 'So that's the plan. As you can see, I've a good bit to go on the healing front, going from walking in to hospital with a very bad headache, severe facial pain, to losing function in both legs and then trying to walk again using a Zimmer frame.
'It's quite a lot to wrap your head around. So I need to drastically adapt things in my life to reduce the severity of symptoms.
'But rest assured, I will be cared for like a queen until I recover.'
Lisa paid tribute to the care she received at South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen where she lives.
She added: 'With all of that said, I'm going to sign off and take time out from everything for a while to concentrate on recovering fully.
'I'll soak up this time with my beautiful family and be grateful for every day, sending you all lots of love. I'll be back soon L xx.'
Lisa, who married her husband, Nathan Khan, in 2022, recently told the Sunday World how the couple had 'a rough seven to eight months with Hallie, who has a lot of allergies and it was incredibly traumatic for the entire family. We're still trying to process what happened and everything she went through.'
Yesterday, her long-time friend Nathan Carter said he has been in regular contact with Lisa since her shock diagnosis.
'I've been chatting to her every other day to see how she's doing,' he said. 'She's home now, but her balance and the movement in her legs is very, very limited, so she's on crutches trying to get about the house.
'But she seems very positive now. Since she got diagnosed she heard of other people that had this, other mums in the same situation. It's something that, unfortunately, she's got to live with, but hopefully it's manageable going forward.'
Nathan also told how he received numerous calls from other Irish country singers asking about Lisa's diagnosis. 'Everyone was shocked to hear the news from Lisa, so she's in everyone's thoughts,' Nathan said.
'They want to know how she is doing and, of course, everyone is wishing her the best in her recovery.'
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CART OF GOLD | Nathan also said he is in constant contact with Lisa and she is remaining positive about the condition going forward Nathan also said he is in constant contact with Lisa and she is remaining positive about the condition going forward. The mum-of-two is battling functional neurological disorder (FND), which affects how the brain receives and sends information to the rest of the body. Posting on Instagram this week, Lisa (36), who has a three-and-a-half year old son, Milo, and one-year-old daughter Hallie, said she underwent CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, blood tests, lumbar punctures and 'every kind of test you could imagine,' before being ultimately diagnosed with FND. She posted: 'FND is a condition that affects the way the brain and nervous system work. Singer Lisa McHugh posted on Instagram about being diagnosed with FND 'It leads to neurological symptoms such as limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, sensory issues, cognitive problems and more. 'The specific cause is unknown, but one of the main triggers is stress, trauma and anxiety. 'While there is no cure, it is treatable providing you adapt your life as much as possible to manage it. 'I guess the stress and trauma of this year and everything we've been through has finally caught up with me and my body and it's now decided to make me physically stop, process and heal properly.' Posting photos in her hospital bed and on a walking aid in the ward, Lisa added: 'So that's the plan. As you can see, I've a good bit to go on the healing front, going from walking in to hospital with a very bad headache, severe facial pain, to losing function in both legs and then trying to walk again using a Zimmer frame. 'It's quite a lot to wrap your head around. So I need to drastically adapt things in my life to reduce the severity of symptoms. 'But rest assured, I will be cared for like a queen until I recover.' Lisa paid tribute to the care she received at South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen where she lives. She added: 'With all of that said, I'm going to sign off and take time out from everything for a while to concentrate on recovering fully. 'I'll soak up this time with my beautiful family and be grateful for every day, sending you all lots of love. I'll be back soon L xx.' Lisa, who married her husband, Nathan Khan, in 2022, recently told the Sunday World how the couple had 'a rough seven to eight months with Hallie, who has a lot of allergies and it was incredibly traumatic for the entire family. We're still trying to process what happened and everything she went through.' Yesterday, her long-time friend Nathan Carter said he has been in regular contact with Lisa since her shock diagnosis. 'I've been chatting to her every other day to see how she's doing,' he said. 'She's home now, but her balance and the movement in her legs is very, very limited, so she's on crutches trying to get about the house. 'But she seems very positive now. Since she got diagnosed she heard of other people that had this, other mums in the same situation. It's something that, unfortunately, she's got to live with, but hopefully it's manageable going forward.' Nathan also told how he received numerous calls from other Irish country singers asking about Lisa's diagnosis. 'Everyone was shocked to hear the news from Lisa, so she's in everyone's thoughts,' Nathan said. 'They want to know how she is doing and, of course, everyone is wishing her the best in her recovery.' Nathan Carter and Lisa McHugh Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 20th
