How Sex Bias Affects NMOSD Progression and TreatmentEditor’s note: In this article, we use the word "woman" to refer to people with 2 X chromosomes and "man" to refer to people with an X and a Y... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trust Your Voice: Understanding Medical Gaslighting and NMOImagine going to the doctor for help, but they don't take your symptoms seriously or tell you it's all in your head. This is called medical gaslighting. It can make... By Helen Lear-Grant2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Tips For Your First Spinal TapI had my spinal tap whilst staying in hospital during my first attack. I wanted to avoid it as much as possible because at the time, every time I moved... By Haleemah Sarwar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, but the individual experiences are unique and can... By Neuromyelitis-Optica.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 New York to take care of her mother... By Dan Marino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Warning SignsGetting to know your body is very important when living with a chronic illness like NMOSD (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder). With the years I have living with NMOSD I’ve learned... By Aldelly V.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 be doing this. With a rare disease diagnosis... By Avery Allmond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A 13 Hour Flight After Rituximab InjectionI haven’t been abroad for 7 years. I didn’t go anywhere for the last two years because of my NMO (neuromyelitis optica) attack. My mother and I decided earlier on... By Haleemah Sarwar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in ChildrenNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD or NMO) is a rare disorder affecting the nervous system. About 4 percent of all NMOSD cases happen in children. Because childhood NMOSD is so... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 have both my hips replaced and I am... By Teaira-Daniels4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, I made it back to New York. Now... By Dan Marino2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Language BarrierNavigating the healthcare system is hard enough for a regular English-speaking person. But imagine being diagnosed with a rare condition like NMOSD (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder) and English not being... By Aldelly V.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 we go through life. However, society's focus on... By Helen Lear-Grant2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic FatigueThe joys of chronic fatigue, the battle that even caffeine can’t win. When I was first diagnosed I would sleep 16 to 20 hours a day, I would fall asleep... By Avery Allmond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 difficult to compare yourself to others? It’s important... By Sandra Adda2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hi! I Have NMO. Wanna Go On A Date?Love is something most people want. It’s warm, it’s safe, it’s comfort, and it can be unique. It can be a million little things really. But to me it’s a... By Dan Marino2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Food Poisoning With A Suppressed Immune SystemLiving with a suppressed immune system is hard. Especially as a student, going to university, taking public transport and eating out for lunch. You have to take extra precautions because... By Haleemah Sarwar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Handicap Accessible MinivanOnce I passed my drivers license test to drive with hand controls, I was super excited to start shopping for a vehicle. I was excited to get back to what... By Aldelly V.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Lowest Point With NMO, and How a Four-Legged-Friend Saved MeWhen I tell people about my condition, they expect that my lowest point must have been in hospital after my first neuromyelitis optica (NMO) attack. I was paralysed from the... By Helen Lear-Grant3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Working A Real Job After DiagnosisFor most of my rare disease journey I was a sick and unemployed college dropout with minimal work history. The first three years of my diagnosis I applied for disability... By Avery Allmond2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments