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This is a story of how a warrior is made. I have been gifted with the job of being this warrior’s mother and I am proud to share her story. […]
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She thought it might be her fault. After all, she was working 14-hour days driving a truck, going to school full time and caring for a young son on her […]
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The Sumaira Foundation
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Chelsey Judge, PhD, is a scientist with a particular interest in immunology. She also happen to be the sister of an NMO patient. Chelsey shares her Voices of NMO™ story […]
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April Fools’ Day jokes are supposed to be funny. However, the one my parents thought I was playing two years ago, was most definitely not. I’m not pulling your leg […]
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The Sumaira Foundation
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In February 2019, I received an NMOSD diagnosis after nearly 11 years of being treated for multiple sclerosis… I think when you are diagnosed with a chronic disease, knowing who […]
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The Sumaira Foundation
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Is it unreasonable to call a woman who comes down with a rare autoimmune disease lucky? What about two autoimmune diseases? It may seem strange, but Eleanor considers herself lucky. […]
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The Sumaira Foundation
in MOG, Patient.e, Proche-aidant.e, Voices of NMO
Published May 1, 2019
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The Sumaira Foundation
in NMO, Patient.e, TM, Voices of NMO
While 2018 came ringing in with optimism, I was back in school getting my business degree and making moves to start a daycare center for children with special needs. I […]
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The Sumaira Foundation
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Before I begin, I would like to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate you taking the time to read about my journey with neuromyelitis optica. Prior to […]
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The Sumaira Foundation
in NMO, Patient.e, Voices of NMO
According to all of his medical tests, Greg is negative for both multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica (NMO). Like many people misdiagnosed due to similar symptoms, Greg was considered […]
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