How NMO Changed My Perspective on Mental HealthPrior to my NMO diagnosis, I never took my mental health seriously. I was always told by doctors to basically "get over...reactions2comments
The Voice Saying, "It’s Not Real"Being diagnosed with NMO, I’m sure we've all felt and heard from our peers that what was happening to us wasn’t real...reactions2comments
Nearly 2 Years Diagnosed with NMOFirst, I had problems with my right arm. I thought I had injured my shoulder worse from a little accident two months...reactions1comment
NMO In The Eyes of A 9-Year-Old: Before My DiagnosisMy daughter was 2.5 years old when we left Australia. She, her daddy, and I returned to our hometown in India in...reactionscomments
Anemic NMOFor months I was experiencing an increase in my NMO symptoms. While I communicated this to my neurologist, I had no new...reactions3comments
1 Whole Year On Rituximab: ReflectingIt has been a whole year since I’ve been on rituximab as my NMO preventative treatment. I’m so grateful for the opportunity...reactions1comment
The Black Rare Disease ExperienceI read an article the other day, and it told a detailed story about being Black and having a rare disease. That’s...reactions2comments
Recovery Isn't a Race: It's a MarathonWhen I first started outpatient physical therapy in 2014 with Sarah, my physical therapist, I could not get out of my bed...reactions3comments
My Rare Disease Nonprofit - How I Started the Couch Pennies FoundationI watched the YouTube makeup artist Tallia through her entire journey from the minute she posted her first video to the very...reactions1comment
How my Suffering from NMO Impacted my DaughterI had just gotten out of the hospital. I informed my daughter that 2nd dose of the Corona vaccine had triggered the...reactions5comments
My diagnosisI woke up July 14 of 2020 and thought I was just tired legs were very weak went on like this until...reactions4comments
Goodbye and Hello AgainAfter being diagnosed with NMO, change has been very scary to me. It took more of my vision with every attack. With...reactions3comments
[Closed] "NMO Warrior" YETI® Mug Giveaway!The "NMO Warrior" YETI® Mug Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Happy NMO Awareness Month! This year, we are...reactions1comment
Bipolar 2, Exposure Therapy and NMOSomething never felt quite right when I was diagnosed with NMO at 19. This was before I was diagnosed with bipolar 2...reactionscomments
A Few Weeks Before My Next InfusionWith all honesty, the day I was told I would receive the rituximab infusion every six months, I thought it would fix...reactions8comments
Surgery Number ThreeOn January 12, 2022, I walked into the surgery floor to start the trial process of getting a stimulator placed for my...reactions2comments
Dealing With Brain Fog as a StudentBeing a student alone is very difficult. On top of that, having a chronic illness and extreme brain fog makes things even...reactions4comments
A Letter to MyselfThings will drastically change in the following years. You will go through many experiences you never imagined you would. These experiences will...reactionscomments
Bladder Issues, Ladies?One of the most common symptoms we, women living with NMO, suffer from is recurrent UTIs (unitary tract infections) due to many...reactions2comments
Where Are All The Accessible Housing Options?For the past nine years, I've lived using a wheelchair. I've realized that there are few housing options for people with a...reactions2comments
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