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...reactions7comments
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...reactions3comments
NMO and Stomach ProblemsEmotions were high and emotions were low. I felt joy but with a side of misery. If it’s one thing I can’t...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...reactions4comments
Going to School With NMO: Taking Closed-Book, Memory Based ExamsIt has been almost three years since I’ve had any real exams in school. For the past two years, due to Covid...reactionscomments
Postpartum Before NMOPostpartum is a roller coaster of emotions for most mothers after giving birth. Some can manage on their own. Others need a...reactionscomments
The Dream: Couch Pennies, My NMO NonprofitAt the age of 13, I was a young and healthy teenager. At the time, YouTube was still very new. Like many...reactions1comment
Getting One Step Ahead of NMOA word of advice: be prepared for anything when living with NMO. As scary as this may sound, the fact is that...reactionscomments
The 411 on Working From HomeThe COVID-19 pandemic undeniably changed the way that much of the world works. For decades, those who worked in offices did their...reactionscomments
How I Manage My NMO Without A CaregiverThe life of someone with NMO without professional support is hard. Dealing with any chronic illness is hard. Not only is it...reactions2comments
My NMO Misdiagnosis JourneyI'm sure I'm not the only one that can attest to having difficulty getting diagnosed with NMO for the first time, around...reactions4comments
Managing Your NMO With Your DietNeuromyelitis optica (NMO), or Devic's disease, is a rare inflammatory disease. NMO damages the central nervous system, including the eyes, nerves, spinal...reactions5comments
My NMO Journey and Why I'm ThankfulWhy am I here? What is my purpose? Why me? Why THIS disease? What did I do wrong? What can I possibly...reactions1comment
Shekita Meets a New ProviderMeeting a new provider can be an intimidating experience. Unfortunately, many providers aren't familiar with NMO or how it's treated, which can...reactions2comments
What Are You Staring At?When you live with NMO, it's possible you might need to use assistive devices like a wheelchair or walker to get around...reactionscomments
We Asked Shekita 23 QuestionsAs we know, NMO is an exceedingly rare disease. When you meet someone who also lives with NMO, it's only natural to...reactions4comments
My Journey with NMO Part 4: Darker RealityLet's revisit where we left off: My vision had been diminished by an attack, after four months my disability insurance through my...reactionscomments
A Conversation Guide for Your Doctor: What to Do When Your Doctor Is Not Familiar with NMONMO is a rare condition. Doctors are not sure of the exact number of people living with NMO. According to different sources...reactions1comment
Caregiver Check-in: Your Well-Being Matters Too!As we enter the thankful season, let us not forget that November is Caregiver Awareness Month! Caregivers are an integral part of...reactionscomments
How My NMO Diagnosis Changed Our Family DynamicOne would say life with NMO, or any chronic illness, will only affect the person who is diagnosed with it. In my...reactions2comments
