Living immune-compromised in a world that ignores personal space
As an immune-compromised NMOSD patient, columnist Jennifer V. wishes others would remember the lessons of the pandemic.| Neuromyelitis News
As an immune-compromised NMOSD patient, columnist Jennifer V. wishes others would remember the lessons of the pandemic.| Neuromyelitis News
Since her NMOSD diagnosis, columnist Jennifer V. has found routines crucial for distinguishing between bad days and signs of a flare-up.| Neuromyelitis News
Symptoms of late-onset NMOSD, occurring in patients over 50, may look like those of a stroke and can delay proper diagnosis and treatment.| Neuromyelitis News
A new AI model that analyzes images of the eye can help accurately identify neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a study shows.| Neuromyelitis News
Columnist Jennifer V. says she's learned a valuable lesson about coping with chronic illness by leaning into advocacy, rest, and community.| Neuromyelitis News
NMOSD is among autoimmune disease risk factors, with patients at about nine times the risk of developing another condition, per a study.| Neuromyelitis News
Even though it's hard, columnist Jennifer V. hopes to be patient enough to outlast current health and professional struggles.| Neuromyelitis News
As columnist Jennifer van Amerom celebrates her daughter's 10th birthday, she reflects on the risks and challenges of NMO and pregnancy.| Neuromyelitis News
For columnist Jennifer V., telehealth appointments have made care more accessible, but some things just can't be done virtually, she says.| Neuromyelitis News
Rituximab and mycophenolate mofetil may offer the most effective off-label alternatives for NMOSD patients, according to a study.| Neuromyelitis News
Columnist Jennifer V. gives thanks for the support and encouragement of her readers, who remind her of the power of the NMOSD community.| Neuromyelitis News
Understanding the body’s limits is key to conserving energy, writes columnist Jennifer V., who prioritizes her daily tasks with rest in mind.| Neuromyelitis News
Stressors drain energy that's already limited by NMOSD, says columnist Jennifer V., who shares how she's surviving the storms of life.| Neuromyelitis News
A recent increase in her NMOSD pain prompts columnist Jennifer V. to try acupuncture again, for the first time since her diagnosis.| Neuromyelitis News
Columnist Jennifer V. explains what "bed rotting" is and how it can be useful for NMOSD patients who need rest and recovery to avoid flares.| Neuromyelitis News
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the optic nerve and the spinal cord.| Neuromyelitis News
Living with NMOSD and its resulting disability can make it hard to find and keep employment, a new U.S. study highlights.| Neuromyelitis News
Columnist Jennifer van Amerom reflects on married life with NMO, and expresses her gratitude for her husband, Mike.| Neuromyelitis News
Columnist Candice Galvan shares how she came to realize that to better care for her daughter, she needed to protect her own mental health.| Neuromyelitis News
In her debut column for "The Beginner's Guide to Walking," Jennifer van Amerom describes the role music played in her NMOSD diagnosis.| Neuromyelitis News
A discussion with fellow neuromyelitis optica patients prompts columnist Jennifer van Amerom to address her mental health symptoms.| Neuromyelitis News
Columnist Jennifer Van Amerom knows that reducing stress is a step in the right direction, but she has her own ideas about how to do it.| Neuromyelitis News
NMOSD patients who have had only one relapse tend to underestimate their future relapse risk, but this pattern changes with more relapses, a study finds.| Neuromyelitis News
What others may see as mood swings, columnist Jennifer van Amerom argues, are often reactions to trauma or treatment.| Neuromyelitis News
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder patients whose first symptoms affect the brainstem are often misdiagnosed and have more relapses, a study finds.| Neuromyelitis News
With optic neuritis symptoms lingering despite treatment, columnist Jennifer van Amerom is trying to listen to what her body tells her.| Neuromyelitis News
After a series of plasma exchange sessions, columnist Jennifer van Amerom is hoping her vision fully returns to normal.| Neuromyelitis News
Career changes, new home hunts, and symptom flares are a lot to handle, says columnist Jennifer van Amerom, who's juggling life and NMOSD.| Neuromyelitis News
