Living with a rare neurological disorder like neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) can be challenging, but there is hope. For ... Read More
NMOSD
NMOSD & You: Questions to ask your doctor
As a Black person living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), it is essential to be proactive in managing your ... Read More
Regaining Sensation: Finding Relief from Numbness
Numbness or loss of sensation in the body can be a distressing symptom. While it can be a result of various conditions, it's important to ... Read More
This Rare Disease Affects Black People More But You’ve Never Heard Of It
Though neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) was identified over a century ago, a lot of people still haven’t heard of it. Black ... Read More
This Disease Acts and Feels Like MS, How Do You Tell The Difference?
Symptoms can be tricky because the minute we think we've gotten to the route of what's causing them, we may be shocked to learn that ... Read More
Why Disability Strikes People With MS
In the past multiple sclerosis (MS) was thought to primarily affect whites. However, studies have shown a higher incidence of MS in the ... Read More
9 Ways to Ease The Pain of NMOSD
We've all experienced pain at some point in our lives. It can be a migraine, back pain, stomach pain, etc. In some cases, treating the pain ... Read More
NMOSD: Fact Vs. Fiction
Because NMOSD is such a rare condition, you may find yourself searching through Google to learn more about it. Doing your own research is ... Read More
NMOSD: Life After Diagnosis
If your doctor just told you that you have NMOSD, you’re probably feeling a wide range of emotions. Although it's a rare disease that you ... Read More
Getting the Diagnosis Right With Multiple Sclerosis
When we experience something abnormal with our bodies, we go to the doctor, who may tell us we need to undergo testing to get to the root of ... Read More
FACT CHECK: Did You Receive the Right Diagnosis?
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder or “NMOSD,” is a rare, lifelong and debilitating autoimmune disease that is most common among ... Read More
Living with NMOSD
What is neuromyelitis optica? Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. It's also ... Read More