Embracing Change With Neuromyelitis OpticaI've certainly had my share of unexpected twists and turns since my diagnosis with neuromyelitis optica (NMO). This autoimmune disorder shook up...reactions2comments
My NMO Travel Blog ExperienceI was working in management for a charity organization in 2014 when I had my first Neuromyelitis Optica attack. I haven’t been...reactionscomments
My Lowest Point With NMO, and How a Four-Legged-Friend Saved MeWhen I tell people about my condition, they expect that my lowest point must have been in hospital after my first neuromyelitis...reactionscomments
My NMO Diagnosis StoryI knew something was wrong for a couple of months. I kept making appointments with my doctor to discuss new symptoms that...reactions1comment
My Wheelchair Is My FreedomNot everyone diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, or NMOSD, will need to use a wheelchair. However, some people do become full-time wheelchair users...reactionscomments
Traveling with NMOSD: My Top 5 TipsLiving with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) doesn’t mean you have to say no to adventure. It just takes a little more...reactionscomments
My NMOSD Relapses Are Slow BurnersMy first neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) attack seemed to happen rapidly and dramatically. Although I had known something was wrong for...reactions1comment
My Rituxan ExperienceI want to share a piece of my journey with you, a journey that has been significantly altered by one little bottle...reactionscomments
From Misdiagnosis to DiagnosisGetting a diagnosis for a mysterious ailment can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. It's frustrating, disheartening, and sometimes...reactions2comments
Trust Your Voice: Understanding Medical Gaslighting and NMOImagine going to the doctor for help, but they don't take your symptoms seriously or tell you it's all in your head...reactionscomments
Finding Balance: Navigating Toxic Positivity and Neuromyelitis OpticaLife is a beautiful journey filled with ups and downs. It's natural for us to experience a wide range of emotions as...reactionscomments
Being Present with Neuromyelitis OpticaSince my Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) diagnosis in 2014, I find it hard to strike the right balance between enjoying a bit of...reactionscomments
