Neuromyelitis Optica and the Neuropathic ItchOne of the most troublesome symptoms of my NMOSD is neuropathic pruritis or neuropathic itch. It occurs due to damage to neurons of the peripheral or central nervous system. I...
Living With NMOSD SpasmsAs if living with NMOSD isn't challenging enough, there is always that one thing that's worthy of a full conversation. You know that one thing that's so bothersome that you...
My Wheelchair Is My FreedomNot everyone diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, or NMO, will need to use a wheelchair. However, some people do become full-time wheelchair users, and some people, like me, might use a...
Neuromyelitis Optica and the Neuropathic ItchOne of the most troublesome symptoms of my NMOSD is neuropathic pruritis or neuropathic itch. It occurs due to damage to neurons of the peripheral or central nervous system. I...
Living With NMOSD SpasmsAs if living with NMOSD isn't challenging enough, there is always that one thing that's worthy of a full conversation. You know that one thing that's so bothersome that you...
My Wheelchair Is My FreedomNot everyone diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, or NMO, will need to use a wheelchair. However, some people do become full-time wheelchair users, and some people, like me, might use a...
Neuromyelitis Optica and the Neuropathic ItchOne of the most troublesome symptoms of my NMOSD is neuropathic pruritis or neuropathic itch. It occurs due to damage to neurons of the peripheral or central nervous system. I...
Living With NMOSD SpasmsAs if living with NMOSD isn't challenging enough, there is always that one thing that's worthy of a full conversation. You know that one thing that's so bothersome that you...
My Wheelchair Is My FreedomNot everyone diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, or NMO, will need to use a wheelchair. However, some people do become full-time wheelchair users, and some people, like me, might use a...
The Lasting Impact of Medical TraumaMany people are familiar with the term PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. It is typically linked to experiences of physical and/or emotional trauma. PTSD is often associated with events like...reactions1comment
I Took a Shower TodayTaking a shower when you live with NMO is a big deal. Few people understand why taking a shower could be an activity worth reporting since it’s their daily habit,...reactions1comment
Featured forum Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of NMO?The In America survey is now closed. To better understand the patient experience and realities of NMO, we are fielding our NMO In America survey. By taking this anonymous survey...reactionsreplies
Featured story Living with NMOI am 65 years old and have now been living with this disease only 2 years but seems much longer. Before this came into my life I was active going...reactions1comment
