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Yuel Temesghen’s NMO Story
Yuel Temesghen shares a story about living with neuromyelitis optica (NMO). Hello, my name is Yuel Temesghen. I have been…
Read MoreMy NMO Diagnosis in Canada: Part Two
Last time I wrote about my [neuromyelitis optica (NMO)] diagnosis I had returned to university in hopes of finishing my…
Read MoreStronger than NMO
I was born with Bilateral Choanal Atresia, a malformation of the nasal passage. On my first day in the world…
Read MoreDani Americano, The Courageous Girl
I was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica in June of 2012 after two hospitalizations totaling 5 months, during which I lost…
Read MoreNew NMO Truck Driver
Well, my story began on July 5, 2017. I woke up with my left eye partially blind, at first I…
Read MoreAvery’s Tomorrow
My name is Avery, and I’m a 19-year-old adventurous female. I live in the great state of Colorado where rock climbing…
Read MoreWhen life hands you NMO.
I was a merchandiser for a greeting card company. I had just been given some new accounts and a good…
Read MoreMy NMOSD Story
My NMOSD Story by Bob Buchanan While traveling in Spain in May 2013, I was overcome with nausea, vomiting, and…
Read MoreIT WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE
IT WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE Companion to Robert Buchanon’s Story. 1. Medevac A cobalt sky slowly grows lighter above…
Read MoreA New Way Of Life
Hi Everyone, My name is Maureen Smith and I am 33 years old. My story begins back in Late January…
Read MoreMy long journey to NMO
Over the past 4.5 years I have had 9 major surgeries hips replaced, hysterectomy, spinal surgeries, and blood transfusions, transforming…
Read MoreNMO mistaken for M.S
My name is Mileidys Wojciechowski. I am Cuban and I live in Florida, U.S.A. When I lived in Cuba in…
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