What to Know About NMOI remember when I was first diagnosed with NMO after I got over the initial devastation, the first thing I did was...reactionscomments
My First Ramadan with NMOSD: My Experience with FastingRamadan is the ninth month of the Islamic year and is considered very special within the Muslim community. During this month, Muslims...reactionscomments
My Journey with NMO Part 6: New Hopes and BeginningsEditor's note: To read part five of Dan's story, click on this link. The year was 2017 and it had already started...reactionscomments
Let's Talk NMO Attacks and Hospitalizations Part 3"When I go to the hospital I have to keep in mind that NMO although is becoming more recognized, it is still...reactions1comment
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
