Learning to Deal With My GriefFor the longest time, I've had major issues dealing with the grief of being diagnosed with NMO. I've dealt with a lot...reactions4comments
Going to School With NMO: Taking Closed-Book, Memory Based ExamsIt has been almost three years since I’ve had any real exams in school. For the past two years, due to Covid...reactionscomments
Postpartum Before NMOPostpartum is a roller coaster of emotions for most mothers after giving birth. Some can manage on their own. Others need a...reactionscomments
The Dream: Couch Pennies, My NMO NonprofitAt the age of 13, I was a young and healthy teenager. At the time, YouTube was still very new. Like many...reactions1comment
Getting One Step Ahead of NMOA word of advice: be prepared for anything when living with NMO. As scary as this may sound, the fact is that...reactionscomments
The 411 on Working From HomeThe COVID-19 pandemic undeniably changed the way that much of the world works. For decades, those who worked in offices did their...reactionscomments
How I Manage My NMO Without A CaregiverThe life of someone with NMO without professional support is hard. Dealing with any chronic illness is hard. Not only is it...reactions2comments
A New Start2 years ago I had an attack of never-ending nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, and hiccups. Doctors could not figure out what was...reactions3comments
NMOSDHello everyone! My life changed in July 2019. I woke up one morning with blurry vision. I looked at my TV screen...reactions1comment
My NMO Misdiagnosis JourneyI'm sure I'm not the only one that can attest to having difficulty getting diagnosed with NMO for the first time, around...reactions4comments
My NMO Journey and Why I'm ThankfulWhy am I here? What is my purpose? Why me? Why THIS disease? What did I do wrong? What can I possibly...reactions1comment
My Journey with NMO Part 4: Darker RealityLet's revisit where we left off: My vision had been diminished by an attack, after four months my disability insurance through my...reactionscomments
How My NMO Diagnosis Changed Our Family DynamicOne would say life with NMO, or any chronic illness, will only affect the person who is diagnosed with it. In my...reactions2comments
How To Find Credible Health Information OnlineThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites...reactionscomments
Wheelchair Access at Events with NMOI recently went to the P&G Music Festival in Cincinnati. That same weekend was the Cincy Soul taste of Cincinnati. These 2...reactionscomments
The NMO Experience: Reflecting on 2022It feels like yesterday that we were celebrating the 2022 new year. It was filled with hopes and dreams that whatever difficulties...reactions1comment
Pregnant, NMO, and a Bad WinterPregnancy is a beautiful part of life. It's incredible to think about what our bodies can naturally do on their own. My...reactions7comments
Weight Management and Neuromyelitis Optica - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
Is This New Symptom a Flare - or a New Lesion?Getting to know my body through my journey of living with NMO has been a scary learning experience. I was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
How I Learned to Cope With My NMO DiagnosisI have tried to cope with living with a long-term illness in many different ways since my diagnosis of NMOSD. When I...reactions2comments
