Sex Bias and NMOSD: Clinical Decision-MakingNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune disease. This means it is caused by the body mistakenly attacking itself. In NMOSD, the immune system attacks the central nervous system...reactionscomments
Keeping Your Medical Records OrganizedKeeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you or your loved one has neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). With organized medical records, you can...reactionscomments
Coping With Brain Fog and Fatigue"I just read that last chapter, why can’t I remember what happened?" "I’ve never missed a deadline and I just forgot a major one!" "I feel like I’m slogging through...reactionscomments
Understanding NMOSD LesionsNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) affects the central nervous system. The brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerve are some of the parts of the central nervous system. Since NMOSD...reactionscomments
Health Literacy and NMOSDReceiving a chronic health diagnosis changes your priorities. Learning about the disease and how to advocate for yourself becomes critical. This is especially important when living with a rare disease...reactions1comment
How Sex Bias Affects NMOSD Progression and TreatmentEditor’s note: In this article, we use the word "woman" to refer to people with 2 X chromosomes and "man" to refer to people with an X and a Y...reactionscomments
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in ChildrenNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD or NMO) is a rare disorder affecting the nervous system. About 4 percent of all NMOSD cases happen in children. Because childhood NMOSD is so...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...reactions1comment
NMO in Children and AdolescentsNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. NMO breaks down a protective coating around neurons that helps them transmit signals, called myelin. NMO...reactionscomments
What Is Trauma-Informed Care?Traumatic experiences can be life-changing. It is well known that these experiences can have long-term health effects. In addition to mental health challenges, traumatic experiences can lead to substance use...reactions1comment
Is There a Link Between Alopecia and NMO?Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an autoimmune disease. This means it is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the body. It typically causes vision issues and weakness, pain, or spasms...reactionscomments
NMO Treatment and AnemiaNeuromyelitis optica (NMO) does not have a cure. But there are treatments aimed at preventing attacks or reducing relapses. Unfortunately, sometimes these medicines can have harmful side effects. One serious...reactions1comment
Managing Your NMO With Your DietNeuromyelitis optica (NMO), or Devic's disease, is a rare inflammatory disease. NMO damages the central nervous system, including the eyes, nerves, spinal cord, and brain. Today, we're taking a closer...reactions5comments
Going to School with NMONeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) is an autoimmune condition and can impact many parts of life - including going to school. Unfortunately, there is no cure for NMO. However, there...reactions1comment
NMO Symptoms: PainPain is an unfortunate part of living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO). It can impact your quality of life, both physically and mentally. And discomfort may continue even after...reactions3comments
The Neuropathic ItchNeuropathic itch is a somewhat common symptom in people who live with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). NMOSD is a nervous system disorder that primarily affects the spinal cord and...reactions4comments
How Does NMO Affect Cognition?NMOSD (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder), or NMO, is a neurological disorder. It affects the central nervous system. NMO can cause severe cognitive issues (problems with your thinking). These include memory...reactions1comment
NMO and PregnancyPregnancy strains the body. When you are pregnant, your immune system becomes less reactive so your baby can grow safely. For this reason, doctors call pregnancy an immunocompromised state. Having...reactionscomments
Strategies for Coping with a Rare Disease like NMOWhen you are diagnosed with a rare disease like NMO, you might feel overwhelmed about what to expect. Because few people have NMO, there may be a lack of information...reactionscomments
The Sumaira Foundation Distributes Five $25,000 Research GrantsThe Sumaira Foundation recently announced that it has awarded five grants, each in the amount of $25,000, to further research into NMOSD and other similar inflammatory neurological conditions. The Sumaira...reactions1comment
