A Few Weeks Before My Next InfusionWith all honesty, the day I was told I would receive the rituximab infusion every six months, I thought it would fix...reactions8comments
Surgery Number ThreeOn January 12, 2022, I walked into the surgery floor to start the trial process of getting a stimulator placed for my...reactions2comments
Dealing With Brain Fog as a StudentBeing a student alone is very difficult. On top of that, having a chronic illness and extreme brain fog makes things even...reactions4comments
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
Are Certain Types of Cancer Related to NMO?In many cases, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD or NMO) occurs alongside other health issues. For example, someone with NMO may also...reactionscomments
Bladder Issues, Ladies?One of the most common symptoms we, women living with NMO, suffer from is recurrent UTIs (unitary tract infections) due to many...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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
