specialized learning plan that gives you more time to take exams.
If your memory has been affected, apps and online brain games, reading, crossword puzzles, getting good sleep, and moving your body every day can help keep your mind sharp.
Having bladder or bowel control problems? Try moving closer to the restroom at work.
You may also need to talk to your doctor about getting time of work or rearranging your schedule to attend appointments and treatments.
If you experience obstacles with your boss, go to the Job Accommodation Network to find out more about accommodations and your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Preventing relapses
As someone living with NMOSD, you’ll need to keep addressing all symptoms with your care team. Your neurologist will review all of your symptoms and ask you about any new or worsening ones. He or she may also place you on vitamin D supplements if your levels are low. Low vitamin D can increase your risk for relapses. This is important because, with each relapse, you will likely experience worse side effects.
Relapses can happen really fast, so if you notice any symptom changes at all, contact your neurologist right away.
The road ahead
If your diagnosis begins to feel overwhelming, keep in mind that new and innovative treatments are changing the forecast for NMOSD. Stick with your treatment plan, be proactive about your mental and physical health, keep all your appointments, report all problems to your care team, and make sure you have lots of support. With these tools you can live well with NMOSD.