Let's Talk NMO Attacks and Hospitalizations Part 2We asked three of our neuromyelitis-optica.net advocates, Mo Jones, Chelsey Tucker, and Aldelly Vasquez to describe their recent experiences with hospitalization due...reactionscomments
Leisurely Self-Care Kit Giveaways Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Leisurely Self-Care Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactionscomments
The Holiday Blues: Living With a Chronic Illness Like NMOWe've gotten past Thanksgiving and Christmas is just right around the corner. This is a time to gather with family and friends...reactionscomments
Hali's Journey with NMOSD Part 4: A Proper DiagnosisEditor's note: This article is part of a multi-part series. To read part one, click here, to read part two, click here...reactionscomments
How I Found a Positive in My NMO Journey and Forgave My FatherYou must be thinking what good could come from getting a rare disease? Well, shockingly, one positive thing has happened to me...reactions4comments
NMO, My Spinal Cord Stimulator, and Bowel and Bladder IssuesIn 2017, after I had my first attack, I was left with a spinal cord injury that consists of lesions from my...reactions5comments
Become a Neuromyelitis-Optica.net Advocate!Would you like to share your experience with the NMO community and help others who are also living with this diagnosis? Whether...reactionscomments
Recovery from Baclofen Pump Surgery During a PandemicAfter going through surgery to install a Baclofen pump and all its complications in the middle of the pandemic, it was time...reactionscomments
Shining a Light on Your NMOSD ExperienceWe want to learn more about our community members living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Each NMOSD journey has common threads...reactionscomments
NMO and Covid…AgainThe day I heard Covid was poking its head out again in the news, I got it. My friend went back to...reactionscomments
Stop Telling Me “You’re So Strong”You’re so strong. I don’t know how you do it. You’re so young to be dealing with this. You’re too young to...reactions1comment
Vacationing In A WheelchairIt was 10 years in September since I became paralyzed due to an NMOSD (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder) flare up. I finally...reactionscomments
Vision Changes and My Mental HealthWell, I made it. It was a long stressful summer of illness all around. From depression to a car of screaming cats...reactions1comment
Language BarrierNavigating the healthcare system is hard enough for a regular English-speaking person. But imagine being diagnosed with a rare condition like NMOSD...reactionscomments
Finding Balance: Navigating Toxic Positivity and Neuromyelitis OpticaLife is a beautiful journey filled with ups and downs. It's natural for us to experience a wide range of emotions as...reactionscomments
Chronic FatigueThe joys of chronic fatigue, the battle that even caffeine can’t win. When I was first diagnosed I would sleep 16 to...reactions2comments
Letting Go of PerfectionismHow does one let go of the idea of perfectionism? With today's world and so much social media, how is it not...reactionscomments
Handicap Accessible MinivanOnce I passed my drivers license test to drive with hand controls, I was super excited to start shopping for a vehicle...reactionscomments
NMO Warriors Inspire My Daughter and MeMy daughter and I are truly indebted to this website, and to our community family members, the warriors and there are heartfelt...reactionscomments
The Exhaustion of An Invisible IllnessLiving with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) for the last 15 years has definitely had its challenges, however, trying to explain how I feel...reactionscomments
