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I was referred for an MRI of my brain and neck after a little NMO scare in February of this year. I may have had a relapse. I experienced migraines...

Pain is an unfortunate part of living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO). It can impact your quality of life, both physically and mentally. And discomfort may continue even after...

It was the fourth week of September, almost three weeks of being stuck in a hospital room alone and in pain. The doctor told me to call my parents to...

I’m grateful for my NMO diagnosis. Reading that, you may say, "huh? Why?" Before I was sick, I thought I had my life planned out. I was going to graduate...

Neuropathic itch is a somewhat common symptom in people who live with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). NMOSD is a nervous system disorder that primarily affects the spinal cord and...

It's okay to have a bad day, and it's okay to have a bad week. You don't need to beat yourself up for having a hard time or not feeling...

NMO is a rare disease. That means that finding a doctor who can treat you will not go without difficulty. The bigger the city you live in, the better your...

This was my first in-person appointment in Glasgow with my neurologist after going off steroids and starting Rituximab. He's an MS specialist - not an NMOSD specialist. My hospital has...

For the past nine years, I've lived using a wheelchair. I've realized that there are few housing options for people with a disability or limited mobility. In 2014, after I...

On January 12, 2022, I walked into the surgery floor to start the trial process of getting a stimulator placed for my bowel and bladder. I have shared my struggles...

Living with a chronic illness like NMO, I have loads of thoughts crossing my mind daily. Only those who suffer from similar conditions can understand the toll that this stress...

My NMO diagnosis journey began in 2007, shortly after I turned 20. I was newly married to my best friend, and we had our whole lives ahead of us. I...

NMOSD (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder), or NMO, is a neurological disorder. It affects the central nervous system. NMO can cause severe cognitive issues (problems with your thinking). These include memory...

For the longest time, I've had major issues dealing with the grief of being diagnosed with NMO. I've dealt with a lot of challenging things in my life, and I...

This time of year, when everything is joyful and jolly, it seems like NMO always has an unpleasant surprise for me. The holidays are the time of the year when...

It has been over two years that I've lived since finding out I have NMO. I've endured my fair share of experiences with problematic doctors. I'm sure we've all been...

I had my first complete rituximab infusion for NMO on the 26th of July, the day before my 20th birthday. Finally, after having to postpone it twice due to catching...

We all have things that may trigger our NMO symptoms in our day-to-day lives. Triggers are different for everyone. As for me, I have many triggers which I never expected...

I used to absolutely love traveling, especially before I was diagnosed. It wasn’t as exhausting as it is now, having a chronic condition like NMO. There are many things I...

Before life with NMO, I was an outgoing people person. I had many friends all around and a serious relationship. As time went on and NMO showed its true colors...