Lisa McHugh Opens Up About Health Battles, Including Sepsis and FND

Country music star Lisa McHugh has shared a health update with her fans, revealing a recent setback in her ongoing battle with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and a novel diagnosis of sepsis. The singer, who was previously diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, has been candid about her health struggles and the impact they’ve had on her family life.

FND Diagnosis and Recovery

Lisa McHugh was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in July 2025, following extensive testing including CT scans, MRIs, and blood tests BBC News. FND is a condition affecting the nervous system’s function, and although there is no cure, it is treatable with lifestyle adaptations BBC News. McHugh previously shared that she experienced a loss of function in both legs and had to relearn to walk with a Zimmer frame EveryMum.

The singer attributes the onset of her FND to stress and trauma, particularly following a difficult period where her young daughter spent ten days in the hospital with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) BBC News.

Recent Hospitalization and Sepsis Diagnosis

McHugh recently experienced a health setback, leading to her hospitalization. She informed her fans that she was admitted with sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s overwhelming response to an infection MSN. She reassured fans that she is receiving the best possible care and is responding well to treatment, with infection markers decreasing daily MSN.

Guilt Over Time Away From Family

McHugh expressed feelings of guilt over having to repeatedly spend time in the hospital, leaving her two young children, Milo and Hallie Marie, without explanation MSN. She asked her fans to keep her “little babies at home in your prayers” MSN.

Cancelled Performance

Due to her recent hospitalization, McHugh was forced to cancel a planned performance with Nathan Carter at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny MSN. She apologized to her fans and expressed her disappointment at missing the show, but assured them she would be back on stage as soon as possible.

Previous Health Challenges

Prior to her FND diagnosis, McHugh was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing severe facial pain EveryMum. She discussed her experiences with both conditions on The Late Late Show in November, highlighting the support she has received from the public and raising awareness about FND MSN.