Things I Wish I Knew When I Was First DiagnosedBeing newly diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) can be scary, but staying optimistic is key. I remember feeling shocked, lost...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Seronegative NMOSDNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) can have a variety of different symptom types, severities, and patterns. Since each person's experience with NMOSD...reactions1comment
When You Know, You KnowI wasn’t very sickly as a child, but as I started to get older, I realized that I was having more health...reactionscomments
Bone Health and NMONeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) is a rare inflammatory disease that affects the spinal cord, eye, and brain. Studies have found that...reactionscomments
The NMO Community We Have Been Waiting for Is HereFor far too long, many who contend with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO), whether their diagnosis was known or unknown to them...reactionscomments
NMO in the Eyes of a ChildAs an NMO sufferer, we all too often feel like we are going through this disease alone. We tend to think that...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with Neuromyelitis...reactionscomments
AQP4, AQP4 Antibody, and MOG AntibodyThe symptoms that we now recognize as NMO were first described more than 100 years ago. However, without the right technology and...reactionscomments
Body Temperature and NMO Symptoms (Uhthoff’s Phenomenon)Increases in body temperature can worsen symptoms of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). This worsening of symptoms with heat is called Uhthoff’s...reactions1comment
Scrambler TherapyMore than 80 percent of people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMO) experience significant pain. This may be pain related directly to...reactions1comment
Leisurely Self-Care Kit Giveaways Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Leisurely Self-Care Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactionscomments
Participating in Research for NMOMedicine is based on research. Clinical trials using real people help determine how safe and effective treatments are. Research into Neuromyelitis optica...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
The Relationship Between NMO and LupusNMO is sometimes seen alongside other autoimmune conditions, especially those involving abnormal antibodies. Antibodies are proteins our immune system makes to fight...reactionscomments
Vaccines and NMOVaccine safety and efficacy have been topics of debate for a long time. This is especially true for people with pre-existing medical...reactionscomments
What is the MS Hug?The term MS hug is well recognized in the multiple sclerosis (MS) community. How often, long, and strong it occurs can vary...reactions4comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms used when describing a clinical trial before...reactionscomments
What to Know About Participating in a Clinical TrialClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of...reactionscomments
