Table 2.

Predominant symptoms of all included patients at baseline (n = 45)

Age
Mean age at onset (range)	39.95 years (16–61)
Mean age at attendance (range)	44.69 years (24–65)
Symptom duration (range)	4.74 years (0.3–21)

	N	Percentage of sample (%)
Sex
Male	8	16
Female	42	84
Predominant symptoms
Weaknessa	32	64
Left lower limb weakness	26	52
Right lower limb weakness	14	28
Left upper limb weakness	22	44
Right upper limb weakness	10	20
Functional seizures	18	36
Other motor symptomsb	29	58
Other sensory symptomsc	22	44
Additional symptoms
Fatigue	31	62
Persistent pain	32	64
Headaches	13	26
Dizziness	7	14
Dissociative episodes	7	14
Cognitive difficulties	18	36
Speech difficulties	9	18
Falls	13	26
Tremors	11	22
Balance difficulties	12	24

^aIncludes bilateral upper and lower limb weakness

^bIncludes involuntary movements, dystonia, tremors, and balance problems

^cIncludes visual symptoms, dizziness, and tingling