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September marked 15 years since I was first affected by neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). The specific day came and went, but it wasn’t until this past week, while I was sitting on the beach in Cancún, Mexico, that I took a moment to process the past decade and…
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Throughout my journey with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), I’ve often overlooked the importance of maintaining good vein health. Because of that, I’ve paid the price by having far too many difficult days. While we might not think about our veins until there’s an issue, they perform essential functions…
Testing for the self-reactive antibodies that drive most cases of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in dried blood spots (DBS) is as accurate as testing blood samples, a study shows. The findings suggest the dried blood spot technique could be a viable alternative to conventional blood sample testing for…
NMOSD is a progressive autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks nerve cells, affecting the nervous system. Learn more about the disease here.
Scientists do not know the exact underlying cause of NMOSD. Self-reactive antibodies that target AQP4 are known to play a major role. Learn more about what causes the disease here.
When the disease affects the optic nerve (optic neuritis), it can result in pain inside the eye and possibly blurry vision or vision loss. Learn more about the symptoms of the disease here.
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