Posted by: The Sumaira Foundation in NMO, Patient.e, Voices of NMO
On Monday morning, Pam had a headache. For a woman who never got headaches, this was notable. In addition, when she turned her eyes right and left, she experienced eye pain. She took some ibuprofin, and went to the office, where she worked as a dental hygienist. On Friday, Pam had an existing appointment […]
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Julie has had NMO for at least a dozen years. From before and since that time, she has been diagnosed with a number of other conditions. She has been knocked down, again and again, and has always picked herself back up. She is one strong woman. As a mother and grandmother, Julie knows that […]
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Ann and her husband were at the seaside, collecting seaweed to use in a kitchen garden they were digging. Ann noticed a tightness in and around her chest, but assumed the hard work was causing the strange sensation. The tightness, like a band around her body, lasted for a few days. Ann went to the […]
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My name is Jeanette McCourt from Arizona and I was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica on June 1, 2016. This diagnosis did not come easily or quickly. I had multiple diagnoses including Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Sjogrens, Raynauds, Paresthetic Neuralgia, Occipital Neuralgia, Hashimotos, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis! PHEW! I was honestly exhausted and beaten […]
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Meet Dionne, a vibrant 46-year old, former nurse, mother of 2 from New Orleans, Louisiana who has been living with NMO since 2009. Click below to watch Dionne share her NMO journey, what/who inspires her, and words of encouragement! Published July 14, 2017
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Meet Megan, a 16 year old NMO patient who and YouTube sensation (@PerfectlyKnitBeauty) who has been coping with her chronic illness through the use of makeup. We laud her courage, wisdom, and incredible strength. Be inspired with the video below! Megan’s story marks our 20th Voices of NMO story and the 1st video submission. To […]
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