If I had a dollar for every time someone said, “I shouldn’t complain to you,” I could probably fund my…
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.
I’ve been a list builder for as long as I can remember. Even as a kid, I found comfort in…
Ever get that quiet, nagging sense that something in your body just isn’t right? For me, it started with extra…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz). Not everyone will have the same response to treatment.
During a recent appointment with my general practitioner, I was surprised that I didn’t have to wait. She called my…
Pain is received differently by everyone, but I believe most people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) develop an…
It was one of those stressful moments when I simply did what needed to be done. My mother had been…
It’s unusual for Toronto to be hit by two massive snowfalls in one week, shutting down the city and giving…
Why does it seem like every Google search I do regarding my health blames my weakened immune system for whatever…
Do you ever have moments when you stand in front of the mirror longer than you should and don’t recognize…