A TV Show Broke My EmotionsOne thing that gets me every time is others struggling with health issues. I have many people in my life struggling with their health demons. A place that gets me...reactions2comments
The First MRI After My AttackI 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...reactions2comments
NMO Symptoms: PainPain 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...reactions3comments
Tips For The Newly DiagnosedIt 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...reactions1comment
I'm Grateful for NMO, The Disease That Tried to Kill MeI’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...reactions5comments
The Neuropathic ItchNeuropathic 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...reactions4comments
It's Okay To FeelIt'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...reactions7comments
The Nitty Gritty of Living with NMOSDNMOSD 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...reactions2comments
My Appointment With The NeuroThis 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...reactions3comments
Where Are All The Accessible Housing Options?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...reactions2comments
Surgery Number ThreeOn 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...reactions2comments
The Anxiety That Comes With My NMOLiving 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...reactions3comments
My NMO Diagnosis JourneyMy 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...reactions3comments
How Does NMO Affect Cognition?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...reactions1comment
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 of challenging things in my life, and I...reactions4comments
Celebrating Holidays with NMOThis 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...reactions1comment
My Experiences with Problematic DoctorsIt 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...reactions2comments
One Day, One Full Rituximab InfusionI 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...reactionscomments
My 4 NMO TriggersWe 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...reactions3comments
Traveling with a Chronic ConditionI 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...reactions3comments