Lisa McHugh diagnosed with neurological disorder after losing function in her legs

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Lisa McHugh has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder and lost function in both of her legs.

The country music singer has learned she has Functional Neurological Disorder, for which there is no cure, after a "difficult" few weeks spent in hospital.

Lisa released a statement to confirm the news with fans and share her story which led to the diagnosis.

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The mum-of-two wrote on Instagram: "After what has been an incredibly scary and very difficult couple of weeks in hospital having multiple CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, blood tests, lumbar punctures and every kind of test you could imagine, I have just been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) .

"As well as Trigeminal Neuralgia that I was diagnosed with earlier this year. FND is a condition that affects the way the brain and nervous system work, leading to a range of neurological symptoms such as limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, sensory issues, cognitive problems and more.

"The specific cause for FND is unknown but one of the main triggers is stress, trauma & anxiety.

"And while there is no cure, it is treatable providing you adapt your life as much as possible to manage it."

The Scottish singer, who shares kids Milo and Hallie with husband Nathan, says she will take time out fo focus on her recovery.

Lisa explained she lost function in both of her legs and has had to learn how to walk again using a zimmer frame. She has also experienced bad headaches and severe pains in her face.

She continued: "I guess the stress and trauma of this last year and everything we’ve went through has finally caught up with me and my body and it’s now decided to make me physically stop, process and heal from everything properly.

"So that’s my 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 right now and for the future to reduce the severity of the symptoms in any future flare ups.

"But rest assured, I will be cared for like a queen every single day until I fully recover from this episode."

Lisa went on to thank all of the medical staff who have helped her in recent weeks, before explaining to fans that she will be signing off for a while:

"A special mention of thanks must go out to all of the doctors, specialists, nurses & staff of the South West Acute Hospital. The care and first class treatment I’ve had since I arrived has been absolutely amazing and I am so thankful to all of you.

"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. In the meantime I’d really appreciate all of your prayers & I’ll soak up this time with my beautiful family and be grateful for every day."

The country star was met with an outpouring of love and support from her fans.

"Sending so much love Lisa, praying for a speedy recovery," one fan commented.

Another said: "Oh Lisa my heart goes out to you. Sending you so much love."

"Take as much time out as you need," a third penned.

While a fourth fan wrote: "Sending you lots of love Lisa. Look after yourself and speedy recovery."