Adapting My Home Fabulously For NMOOver the triumphs and tribulations of dealing with NMO, I’ve had to adapt my home. Thankfully, I have a handy husband who...reactions1comment
My Story So FarI was told I have NMO but no clinical diagnosis yet. It started with pain in my left eye and blurred vision...reactions1comment
Visiting Pakistan For The First Time After My DiagnosisI was born in Scotland, but my mother is from Pakistan, so I have a lot of family there including my grandmother...reactionscomments
Going Out With FriendsAt just 19, I was diagnosed with NMO, which as I’m sure many of us know are the prime party years. These...reactionscomments
Public Speaking Gave Me PurposePublic speaking is one of the most feared things in the human race. We are so fearful of the judgment of other...reactionscomments
5 Tips For Self-Advocating At The Doctor’s OfficeI've learned a few things about self-advocacy since the beginning of my journey with frequent doctor’s visits. It can be intimidating to...reactionscomments
Animals: The Best Medicine You Never Knew You NeededSome people call me a "crazy old cat lady." I think I just love animals but yeah, I have the mentality of...reactions1comment
Social Media Gave Me a VoiceBeing diagnosed at 19, I didn’t have much of a voice. Let’s be honest–I was still coming into adulthood, figuring out who...reactionscomments
So A Blind Man Walks Into A…Why is humor the best medicine? I was inspired to write this piece because of a project I am working on with...reactionscomments
An Emotional Travel Experience Going HomeWell my trip to visit my mother is winding down and it’s been quite a trip. My emotions have been on red...reactions3comments
Finding This NMO Community Was Like an Early Gift From Santa to My DaughterThere was a shift in my behavior in August 2021. From being sad, weepy, and depressed, I found this community of people with...reactionscomments
The Beauty of Stretch MarksFor my whole life, I have been an athlete. I have always been active and tried my best to stay in shape...reactionscomments
The Great Big World and How I Navigate ItAfter my last eye attack from NMO and because of my vision loss, I made an oath to myself that I wanted...reactions2comments
Steroids Saved My Life but Damaged My JointsI turned 39 on February 8th, 2023. I celebrated my birthday in the hospital, recovering from my 2nd hip replacement. In 2012...reactions3comments
It Was A Really Good DayGood ol' Facebook sure knows how to bring the memories back, good and bad. The little feature on there every day, if...reactionscomments
Hali's Journey with NMOSD Part 2: Feeling Afraid, Losing HopeEditor's note: This article is part of a multi-part series. To read part one, please follow this link. Mentally, I was exhausted...reactionscomments
Hali's Journey with NMOSD Part 1: No Relief, No AnswersI had just turned 19 two weeks earlier and was working as a soft playworker at my new childcare job. On the...reactionscomments
Steroids and What They Do To MeAs NMO warriors, we need medications when we have flare ups or attacks or whatever you want to call them. These medications...reactionscomments
My NMO Misdiagnosis Journey, Part TwoRead the first part of Shekita's NMO misdiagnosis journey here. ER visits can be traumatizing, especially if you are not getting results...reactionscomments
My Mental Health and Journey with NMOFrom the beginning of my NMO diagnosis until now, I’ve recorded every major portion of my rare disease health journey - from...reactions3comments
