Muscle spasticity

More than one-third of people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) have involuntary muscle contractions or movements, while about one-quarter develop a lack of motor coordination. That’s according to a systematic review of nearly 100 published studies, which found that individuals with NMOSD may experience a wide range of…

Tonic spasms come on suddenly, last seconds to minutes, and feel like an eternity. They’re a painful and daily reality for many with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). And since my recent transverse myelitis (TM) attack, I’ve been experiencing them multiple times a day. These spasms cause intense…