Recovery is a long, windy road and I am not here for it. I deserve a break after having two…
Jennifer V.
Jennifer V. (she/her) received her diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder – aquaporin-4 positive (NMOSD-AQP4) in early 2010. Residing in Toronto, Canada, Jennifer actively manages her condition, which is often unseen, by maintaining a busy schedule. She works as an HR consultant, and is a passionate patient advocate. In her personal life, Jennifer plays the roles of a devoted mother to her daughter, a dog's loving guardian (her fur baby), a dedicated wife, caring sister her siblings, and a protective daughter. You can stay updated with Jennifer by following her column, "The Beginner's Guide to Walking."
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Articles by Jennifer V.
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” as they say. Along those lines, my first experience with plasmapheresis for…
I’ve always believed that everything happens for a reason, but for me, it’s rarely convenient when it does. Is there…
I hit harder than NMOSD ever can
Do you ever feel like the punches keep coming? Living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) can sometimes feel…
I’m a prolific list-builder, and there should be a support group for people like me. From grocery lists to bucket…
After six hours of sitting in the ER waiting room, I wondered if, instead of coming here, my optometrist could’ve…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone) and the Homepump Eclipse. Not everyone will have…
“The Hare and the Tortoise” holds a special place in my heart among Aesop’s timeless fables. It’s a narrative…
If only I had a crystal ball that told me exactly how much time I have left, I’d know if…
I recently celebrated my mother’s birthday, which was lovely because it was a chance to see family members I hadn’t…