Stories
Stronger than NMO
I was born with Bilateral Choanal Atresia, a malformation of the nasal passage. On my first day in the world…
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 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 MoreMy NMOSD Story
My NMOSD Story by Bob Buchanan While traveling in Spain in May 2013, I was overcome with nausea, vomiting, and…
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…
Read MoreFinding your passion. Coping with NMO.
Hello, This is another part of Megan Woolf’s NMO story.(link below) Our hearts are full of gratitude for Guthy-Jackson and…
Read MoreAlways Fighting
Hello, my name is Heather Reynolds and I was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in November 2013. My…
Read MoreF.E.A.R. – Face Everything And Rise
October 3rd, 2008. It’s been 8 years ago that I woke up and could NOT see anything. Marks the days…
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