We Asked Aldelly 23 Questions: Introducing Our New Video SeriesAs we know, NMO is an exceedingly rare disease. When you meet someone who also lives with NMO, it's only natural to...reactionscomments
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
My Long Journey to a Diagnosis: Part 1I have grown to love sharing my journey. At first becoming paralyzed was a hard pill to swallow. I could not believe...reactionscomments
Post-Surgery: Bye-Bye Spasms?Editor's note: In a previous article, Aldelly discussed having surgery to install a baclofen pump to help treat spasms. To read that...reactionscomments
A Dark NMO Future Created by My MindThe future: sometimes things get better and sometimes they get worse. We have our ups and downs and everything in between. One...reactionscomments
Immunosuppressants: What's the Point?There is a standard plan of care when you are diagnosed with NMO. It's very straightforward. Get diagnosed, get on steroids until...reactionscomments
Post-Infusion Nerve Pain and Back on SteroidsI had my first infusion in January. I was so happy to start a preventative treatment so I could finally get off...reactions9comments
Still Experiencing Spasms: My Baclofen Pump Surgery DayDeciding to place a baclofen pump in my body wasn’t an easy decision, but it was a necessary one. Due to the...reactions2comments
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
My Experience with RituximabI received a letter in the mail stating I was approved for Rituximab for NMO and the date I was to receive...reactions11comments
NMO and the Impact on Our CaregiversNMOSD affects everyone who lives with the disease in different and often awful ways. Where do I start? You lose a version...reactionscomments
The NMO Symptom I Experience Most: SpasticitySpasticity for me has been a primary indicator that something is wrong with my body. When I was diagnosed with NMO back...reactions9comments
Neuromyelitis-Optica.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on NEUROMYELITIS-OPTICA.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Steroids and What They Do To MeAs NMO warriors, we need medications when we have flare ups or attacks or whatever you want to call them. These medications...reactionscomments
A Letter to MyselfThings will drastically change in the following years. You will go through many experiences you never imagined you would. These experiences will...reactionscomments
NMO and PregnancyPregnancy strains the body. When you are pregnant, your immune system becomes less reactive so your baby can grow safely. For this...reactionscomments
I'm Not Tired, I'm FatiguedIt's 2022. The world and the people in it seem busier than ever. At a time of "accessibility" and "ease of access"...reactions2comments
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
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
AcceptanceLooking back on the day I was diagnosed with NMO, I realize it was all a whirlwind of emotions and pain, both...reactionscomments
