I had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when I got married. My husband and I talked about having children,…
Mileidys Almaguer Iniguez
Mileidys is a certified medical interpreter for people who speak Spanish. She is from Cuba and has lived in the U.S. for many years now — first in Florida and now in Massachusetts. Mileidys wants to encourage fellow patients living with NMO to be unafraid while hopefully shining a ray of sunshine on them. Mileidys does not say that the NMO road is easy, but that there are effective ways to cope with NMO, including staying informed and positive while keeping the faith.
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Articles by Mileidys Almaguer Iniguez
It is so important to get a good night’s sleep in order to function well the next day. A…
I have conflicting emotions about the COVID-19 vaccine. I feel dominated by fear, even though I know this vaccine will…
Because there is little information available about certain diseases, many people may be misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. People with rare diseases…
If I asked a random person on the street if they think I have a disability, their answer would probably…
This column is a message to all of the patients currently undergoing an extended hospital stay. I know it is…
When I was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) in 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hadn’t yet approved…
I was born and raised in Cuba, playing outside, running, and enjoying my friends. In my healthy teen years,…