Ask the Advocates: How Do You Explain NMO?We asked our advocates how they explain what NMO is to the people in their lives. Here's what they had to say:...reactionscomments
AcceptanceLooking back on the day I was diagnosed with NMO, I realize it was all a whirlwind of emotions and pain, both...reactionscomments
Hali's Journey with NMOSD Part 3Editor's note: This article is part of a multi-part series. To read part one, click here, and to read part two, click...reactions2comments
[Closed] Leisurely Self-Care Kit Giveaway!Happy NMO Awareness Month! Let's celebrate with a giveaway! This year we're focused on making sure you SHINE! Nothing helps us shine...reactionscomments
Do Factors Like Race and Age of Onset Predict Long-Term NMO Effects in Kids?Experts have been working hard to learn more about the progression of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD or NMO). In adults, some...reactionscomments
Want to share your NMO story? Start here!"I want to share my story but I don't know... I don't even know where to start." If this sounds like you...reactionscomments
My Journey with NMO Part 5: Realizing I Had a ProblemEditor's note: To read part four of Dan's story, click on this link. This was the year that things would shape up...reactionscomments
My Journey With NMO Part 3: When It Gets DarkI was on top of the world and was really growing as a person. I thought I beat the fear I was...reactionscomments
Asks the Advocates: NMO and the Next 10 YearsHere's what they had to say: "There are so many things about NMO that I hope change in the next 10 years...reactionscomments
Bad Experiences with Medical CareBeing a person of color in the United States, particularly a black woman, I'm very familiar with being treated differently. It's unfortunate, but...reactions3comments
Dealing with Loss after NMOThere are a ton of things that I was attached to before I had an NMO attack. I was a person who...reactionscomments
Social Media and Chronic IllnessI'm an 80s baby. You know, the era of cool kids? Kidding. I remember when my dad came home with clunky equipment...reactionscomments
Baby Boomer Men, Meds, and the MoonEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, skincancer.net, and was written by Scott Matheny. Our parents and grandparents...reactionscomments
The Invisibility and Stigma of Chronic PainPain can be called an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot usually be...reactionscomments
Finding a Qualified CaregiverIf you or someone you love lives with NMO, you may find that at some point you need some extra help in...reactionscomments
Voting with a Health Condition: What to KnowVoting is a fundamental American right, but it has special meaning for people with disabilities or health conditions like NMO. Until federal...reactionscomments
Test Your Knowledge about NMO!How much do you know about NMO? We're about to find out! Answer the six questions below and then see how you...reactionscomments
Applying for Social Security Disability BenefitsLiving with a long-term (chronic) health condition like NMO may make working impossible at some point. The symptoms from your condition can...reactionscomments
Steroids: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyIf you or someone you love has NMO, you are probably familiar with corticosteroids like prednisone, solu-medrol, and many more. Prescribed in...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
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