The Beginner's Guide to Walking — Jennifer V.

Before I was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), I never gave much thought to routine. I’d sleep when I felt tired, exercise when I had the motivation, and take life as…

In the morning, I like to wake up a few minutes before my family does. As I sip my tea and watch the sunlight spill through the windows, I usually use that quiet time…

A lot can change if you give it time. Seven months ago, I stood on a beach in Mexico, looking out onto the vast ocean. I remember wanting to feel hopeful after enduring flare-up…

When my neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) was stable, I dreaded having annual medical checkups. They felt like an unnecessary hassle that required me to take time off work, fight downtown traffic, hunt…

Hello, friends. It’s long overdue that I thank you — my loyal readers and those who have recently joined me — for allowing me to share my neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) journey…

Last week, I was fired from my job. I’m still disappointed and angry but mostly confused. I can’t talk about the specifics, but I can share that major life stressors — particularly situations that…

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with acupuncture for pain management. Not everyone will have the same response to the practice. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. It’d been…

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with various medication side effects. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. Living with…

Volcán de Fuego, a volcano in Guatemala, has been struck by lightning while it erupts. Just think about that for a second — a volcano already spewing lava and ash getting electrified by the…

Did you know that, particularly in the U.S. and some other countries, many medications have two names — a generic name and a brand name — that can sound completely different? If, like…

In the last year, I’ve gone from battle to battle, surviving one attack after another of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). I didn’t have time to figure out how all of this made…