General · 15 March 2026
Lily Sillias, 23: The rapid decline to full-time care
A young woman's life has drastically changed; she requires constant support after losing much independence. Lily Sillias, 23, first noticed facial spasming on February 10, then her condition worsened quickly with up to 20 daily seizures and paralysis. Doctors at Royal Preston Hospital later diagnosed her with Functional Neurological Disorder and Functional Movement Disorder.
Reported by Manchester Evening News · How we write briefs