203. NMOSD Stories: Ireland

GG deFiebre of SRNA is joined by Ireland Thomas, a member of SRNA and person diagnosed with NMOSD. Ireland begins by describing her initial symptoms when she was six years old and her journey to getting an NMOSD diagnosis. She talks about the treatments she received and her experience as a child within the medical system. Ireland discusses how NMOSD impacts her life, including ongoing symptoms, her personal identity, and the transition from childhood to being an adult living with this disorder. She touches on her fears and her hopes for the future. Finally, Ireland talks about how she explains NMOSD to others in her life.

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ABCs of NMOSD brings together the latest information and research about all things NMOSD, from diagnosis and treatment to quality of life and what it’s like to live with NMOSD. We invite medical experts and researchers, to share the latest up-to-date research and clinical knowledge. We have conversations with individuals who have been diagnosed with NMOSD, their caregivers, and allied health professionals. We give tips on how to advocate at school and at work, where to find help and support, navigate health insurance, and work with a team of medical experts.