A Conversation Guide: What to Do When Your Doctor Is Not Familiar with NMOSDNMOSD is a rare condition. Doctors are not sure of the exact number of people living with NMOSD. According to different sources...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Seronegative NMOSDNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) can have a variety of different symptom types, severities, and patterns. Since each person's experience with NMOSD...reactions1comment
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank!As we all know, managing your nutrition as someone who lives with NMOSD is super important. Some people with NMOSD who have...reactionscomments
The Neuropathic ItchNeuropathic itch is a somewhat common symptom in people who live with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). NMOSD is a nervous system...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
What is the MS Hug?The term MS hug is well recognized in the multiple sclerosis (MS) community. How often, long, and strong it occurs can vary...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...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...reactionscomments
NMO Symptoms: PainPain is an unfortunate part of living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO). It can impact your quality of life, both physically...reactions3comments
Scrambler TherapyMore than 80 percent of people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) experience significant pain. This may be pain related directly to...reactions1comment
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...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...reactionscomments
Vaccines and NMOVaccine safety and efficacy have been topics of debate for a long time. This is especially true for people with pre-existing medical...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...reactions2comments
Participating in Research for NMOMedicine is based on research. Clinical trials using real people help determine how safe and effective treatments are. Research into Neuromyelitis optica...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...reactionscomments
The Relationship Between NMO and LupusNMO is sometimes seen alongside other autoimmune conditions, especially those involving abnormal antibodies. Antibodies are proteins our immune system makes to fight...reactionscomments
