Pain Medications: A Process Of Trial And ErrorThe first pain medication I took for my nerve pain, even before my diagnosis, was Duloxetine. It helped calm down the burning...reactionscomments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of NMOHere we go again. The buildup of emotions is eating me alive. Perhaps it's the season for it, I don't know. What I...reactions3comments
Losing my YouthGrowing up an athlete, I was always the active one of the bunch. Always wanting to go, go, go, and still having...reactions4comments
Life After My NMO DiagnosisSince being diagnosed with NMOSD, I feel like a completely different person. My outlook on life has changed. Health wasn't something I...reactionscomments
My Journey With NMO: Taking Back My LifeThis will be the final part of this journey so far. A new treatment, fresh starts, a new purpose, and a glimmer...reactionscomments
Patients Know What WorksOften times when we are diagnosed with a rare disease, we have first been misdiagnosed with multiple other diseases. There are times...reactions2comments
A Kidney Infection or Something Else?As we all know, when we're on treatment that suppresses our immune system, we will be at risk of catching infections more...reactions9comments
We Asked Mo 23 QuestionsAs we know, NMO is an exceedingly rare disease. When you meet someone who also lives with NMO, it's only natural to...reactions2comments
What's in Mo's BagYou never know what you might need to have on you to make life with NMO all the easier. Mobility devices? Incontinence...reactionscomments
My Daughter's Diagnosis Prepared Me for MineBeing diagnosed with NMO has been quite the journey for me. It took 3 years after I initially began getting sick to...reactions5comments
Let’s Talk Doctors and Advocating for YourselfHow many times have you gone to the doctor with a complaint, only to be told there is nothing wrong? I’m sure...reactionscomments
What's in Avery's Bag?You never know what you might need to have on you to make life with NMO all the easier. Let's take a...reactionscomments
Special Assistance When Traveling“The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) is a law that makes it illegal for airlines to discriminate against passengers because of their...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Coping with PainWe asked our advocates how they cope with the pain that comes from living with NMO. We also asked what tips or...reactions1comment
My First Trip After My NMO AttackI'd spent 7 months recovering from my first attack. It’s been two months since I've been off steroids and I had finally...reactions4comments
Nursing Homes, Rehab Centers, and an Accurate DiagnosisAfter spending three months in the hospital, I was discharged and sent to a nursing home. Thank God I was only there...reactionscomments
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
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
