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1210. Community Spotlight | Paula Jones
In this "Ask the Expert, Community Spotlight" episode, Krissy Dilger of SRNA was joined by Paula Jones, a filmmaker from New Zealand, who discussed her journey with transverse myelitis and how it has impacted her life and career [00:01:34]. She shared her diagnosis story, detailing the sudden onset of symptoms and the challenges she faced during and after her hospital stay [00:02:26]. Paula talked about her struggles with acceptance, the financial difficulties she faced, and her determination to continue her work [00:07:00]. She also introduced her show, "Spinal Destination," which draws on her experiences and aims to bring the disabled community into mainstream media [00:13:51].
Paula started her screen career at the age of 26 in documentaries and was renowned for telling socially impactful stories. Gang Girls, one of her most acclaimed projects, explores the lives of women in New Zealand gangs. Since becoming paralyzed in 2010 by a rare autoimmune illness, she started her own company with two friends and made three more docos, two in Palestine and one in Cambodia.
In 2016, Paula shifted sideways into drama, writing and directing two short films, A Matter of Time and Yellow Roses. Both films travelled to international festivals. She also wrote and directed the TVNZ comedy "I Date Rejects" and was one of nine Māori women film makers who made the feature film Waru, an anthology telling a story surrounding the child abuse and death of an eight-year-old child. Paula co-wrote and co-directed WHINA, a feature film about Māori pioneer Dame Whina Cooper, a crusader who, at the age of 80, traversed the length of the North Island--1,100 km from the Far North to Wellington--to protest against the continuing loss of Māori land. Her latest works are co-writing and co-directing "Testify," an evangelical church family drama for Warners NZ, and her comedy series "Spinal Destination," based on her time in the Spinal Unit. She has a master's in creative writing from AUT and is the Director of Whitiora Productions Ltd., and is also mother of three grown children and grandmother of one.
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2024 ADEM Together | Community Q&A
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During the 2024 ADEM Together online event, Krissy Dilger of SRNA was joined by Dr. Cindy Wang of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wang answered the audience’s questions about acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Please note that the information shared during this session is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Dr. Cynthia Wang ...
1209. What is ULTOMIRIS?
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Dr. Michael Levy joined Dr. GG deFiebre of SRNA for the “Ask the Expert” podcast episode titled "What is ULTOMIRIS?" Dr. Levy explained that ravulizumab (ULTOMIRIS) is the newest FDA-approved medication for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), offering a longer dosing interval compared to eculizumab (Soliris) [00:01:08]. Dr. Levy discussed the mechanism of ULTOMIRIS, which blocks the...
2024 MOGAD Together | Community Q&A
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During the 2024 MOGAD Together online event, Dr. GG deFiebre of SRNA was joined by Dr. Elias Sotirchos of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sotirchos answered the audience’s questions about myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD). Please note that the information shared during this session is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Elias ...
2024 NMOSD Together | Community Q&A
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During the 2024 NMOSD Together online event, Krissy Dilger of SRNA was joined by Dr. Elias Sotirchos of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sotirchos answered the audience’s questions about neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Please note that the information shared during this session is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Elias Sotirchos, MD is...
1208. MOGcast | Understanding Cortical Encephalitis
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This “MOGcast” edition of the “Ask the Expert” podcast series is a collaborative episode titled, “MOGcast 2: Understanding Cortical Encephalitis.” Dr. Eoin Flanagan and Dr. Cristina Valencia Sanchez joined Julia Lefelar of The MOG Project and Dr. GG deFiebre of SRNA to discuss cortical encephalitis, its symptoms, and the connection to MOG antibody disease (MOGAD) [00:04:21]. Audience members as...
1207. MOGcast | The Latest in Treatments from an Adult and Pediatric Perspective
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This “MOGcast” edition of the “Ask the Expert” podcast series is a collaborative episode titled, “The Latest in Treatments from an Adult and Pediatric Perspective.” Dr. Elias Sotirchos and Dr. Grace Gombolay joined Julia Lefelar of The MOG Project and Dr. GG deFiebre of SRNA and answered questions from the online audience. Dr. Sotirchos and Dr. Gombolay reviewed acute treatments for MOG antibod...
1206. Voices of SRNA Volunteers | Part 2
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The “Community Spotlight” edition of the “Ask the Expert” podcast series shares the stories of our community members. In this episode, titled, “Voices of SRNA Volunteers, Part 2,” Minaal Zahid and Doug Kirby joined Lydia Dubose of SRNA. Doug shared his journey with NMOSD, emphasizing the role of volunteers in providing support and education [00:01:49]. Minaal discussed her motivation to volunte...
2024 Stronger Together | Raising Funds for Rare
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During the 2024 Stronger Together online event, a panel shared valuable tips and tricks for participating in fundraisers and charity walks in support of rare neuroimmune diseases. This session included a Q&A with some of our Walk-Run-N-Roll hosts to get you started and involved in making a difference.
2024 Stronger Together | Quality of Life Family Camp Information Session
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During the 2024 Stronger Together online event, this informative Q&A session took place to introduce SRNA’s 2024 Quality of Life Family Camp. Learn about the camp's offerings, what to expect, and how you can be a part of this enriching experience.
2024 Stronger Together | Creative Connections: 30-Word Stories
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During the 2024 Stronger Together online event, Ireland Thomas of SRNA, a creative writer, guided us through a session of making 30-word stories. She shared how to write about the ways SRNA has helped you, about your medical journey, or both.
2024 Stronger Together | Founders' Perspectives: A Conversation with SRNA Leaders
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During the 2024 Stronger Together online event, in celebration of our 30th anniversary, this roundtable gathered the founders of the Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association (SRNA) as they share their stories and experiences. Discover the humble beginnings, growth, and impact of SRNA through their eyes in this friendly and insightful session.
2024 Stronger Together | Journey Together: Reflecting and Shaping the Future
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During the 2024 Stronger Together online event, this roundtable discussion focused on the collective experiences within our community. This session offers a platform to hear about the personal stories, key lessons learned, and the significant support systems that have made a difference. It's an opportunity to reflect on past challenges and to discuss future needs and goals for rare neuroimmune ...
1205. Voices of SRNA Volunteers | Part 1
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The “Community Spotlight” edition of the “Ask the Expert” podcast series shares the stories of our community members. In this episode, Alexandra Goulimi and Angela Jackson joined Lydia Dubose of SRNA share their backgrounds and how they got involved with volunteering for SRNA [00:01:43]. Alexandra and Angela discussed their experiences with rare neuroimmune disorders and the support they found ...
1204. Community Spotlight | Ilona Williams
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The “Community Spotlight” edition of the “Ask the Expert” podcast series shares the stories of our community members. For this episode, Ilona Williams joined Lydia Dubose of SRNA to discuss her journey with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Ilona described her initial symptoms and the challenges she faced in receiving a correct diagnosis [00:01:22]. Despite experiencing skepticism...
102. Dr. Paula Barreras
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102. Dr. Paula Barreras
1203. Community Spotlight | Rick Telander
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1203. Community Spotlight | Rick Telander
501. Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care with NMOSD
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501. Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care with NMOSD
SRNA | The Power of Community
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SRNA | The Power of Community
1202. Increased Intracranial Pressure in Pediatric MOG Antibody Disease
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1202. Increased Intracranial Pressure in Pediatric MOG Antibody Disease
2023 RNDS en Español | Tratamiento y manejo de los trastornos neuroinmunológicos poco frecuentes
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2023 RNDS en Español | Tratamiento y manejo de los trastornos neuroinmunológicos poco frecuentes
1201. A Conversation about Grief and Loss with Lisa McDaniel
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1201. A Conversation about Grief and Loss with Lisa McDaniel
2023 RNDS en Español | Una conversación con nuestros aliados de la industria sobre apoyo y recursos
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2023 RNDS en Español | Una conversación con nuestros aliados de la industria sobre apoyo y recursos
2023 RNDS en Español | Programas educativos y de apoyo de SRNA
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2023 RNDS en Español | Programas educativos y de apoyo de SRNA
2023 RNDS en Español | Entendiendo los ensayos clínicos en NMOSD y MOGAD
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2023 RNDS en Español | Entendiendo los ensayos clínicos en NMOSD y MOGAD
2023 RNDS en Español | Entendiendo los trastornos neuroinmunológicos poco frecuentes en niños
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2023 RNDS en Español | Entendiendo los trastornos neuroinmunológicos poco frecuentes en niños
2023 RNDS en Español | ¿Qué es MOGAD y EMAD?
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2023 RNDS en Español | ¿Qué es MOGAD y EMAD?
2023 RNDS en Español | ¿Qué son los trastornos en el espectro de neuromielitis óptica (NMOSD)?
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2023 RNDS en Español | ¿Qué son los trastornos en el espectro de neuromielitis óptica (NMOSD)?
2023 RNDS en Español | ¿Qué son la mielitis transversa (MT) y la mielitis flácida aguda (MFA)?
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2023 RNDS en Español | ¿Qué son la mielitis transversa (MT) y la mielitis flácida aguda (MFA)?
2023 RNDS en Español | El Sistema nervioso y el Sistema inmune 101
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2023 RNDS en Español | El Sistema nervioso y el Sistema inmune 101

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  • @user-eg8pj7qm5k
    @user-eg8pj7qm5k 4 дні тому

    I have had TM for over 10 years. I am on Gabapentin and worry what's it's doing to my brain. I was on 12 a day but managed to reduce it to 8 a day.

  • @patgambino1420
    @patgambino1420 5 днів тому

    I would love to talk to someone about my symptoms.

  • @Gravesfam
    @Gravesfam 15 днів тому

    I have mogad. Not on any treatments. Woke up one day and couldn’t walk. Was placed on a low dosage of prednisone when I first tested positive. I feel horrible 24-7. Now my eyes are getting really bad and my brain feels really weird. My arms and legs feel numb. I have had several mris with negative results optic nerves/ brain, spinal cord. I’ve seen two separate neurologists where I live without any help I feel like. Is this how my life is going to be moving forward?

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 14 днів тому

      Hello, we're so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You may be able to find care in your area using our Medical Professional Network: wearesrna.org/living-with-myelitis/medical-professional-network/. If there are not providers listed near you, we recommend seeing neurologists who specialize in multiple sclerosis (MS). There are long-term treatments that can help prevent relapses in MOGAD. You can learn more about them in this video: wearesrna.org/resources/the-latest-in-treatments-in-mogad-from-an-adult-and-pediatric-perspective/. Finally, if you are not a member of SRNA, please consider joining here: wearesrna.org/join/. Membership is completely free and allows you to stay up to date on the latest research, information, events, and news.

    • @Gravesfam
      @Gravesfam 14 днів тому

      @@wearesrna thank you for the information I will definitely be using this.

  • @mswarrior932
    @mswarrior932 21 день тому

    Core body temperature raises half a degree celsius and it causes all your MS symptoms to hit at once tenfold!! And even cause new symptoms!! Which aren't really knew they just weren't severe enough to notice!! 🤪💪

  • @chithrasundhar4238
    @chithrasundhar4238 22 дні тому

    Thank you for this information, my hubby got effected by Anti mog, he took the steroids and injection of tocilizumba for 6 times, monthly period.. He got effected on his bladder, he has the numbness in the lower body , unable to manage stuffs.. so what will be the treatment for issue

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 22 дні тому

      Hello, we're so sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis, we know how difficult this diagnosis can be. You can find a variety of resources on symptom management, including bladder and bowel dysfunction, in our Resource Library: wearesrna.org/living-with-myelitis/resources/resource-library/. If you are not already a member of SRNA, we encourage you to join here: wearesrna.org/join/. Membership is completely free and allows you to benefit from all of our resources and programs.

  • @michaeldowdy9303
    @michaeldowdy9303 28 днів тому

    Demyelination and inflammation really stink. So does the pain associated.

  • @rohantiwari2517
    @rohantiwari2517 Місяць тому

    Plz find treatment 😔 😟 im sufffrom 3 years only 19 years old plz 😢😢

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna Місяць тому

      Hello, we're sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Please consider becoming a member of SRNA. Membership is completely free and allows you to be connected to our education and support programs. You can join here: wearesrna.org/join/

  • @rohantiwari2517
    @rohantiwari2517 Місяць тому

    Sir I'm suffering from transverse myelitis from 3 years sir no cure my hand finger are wery week they not work properly when i hear about me my frinds ane insulting so find permanet treatment for transnerve mylathies please im 19 years old only plz.....my mind is telling to sucide.pls sir help......😢😢😢😢❤

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna Місяць тому

      Hello, we're so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You can find support resources on our website: wearesrna.org. Also, if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text Crisis Text Line by texting start to 741741. Please email us at info@wearesrna.org if you have any questions or would like to be directed to more resources.

  • @sharonhardgrave6272
    @sharonhardgrave6272 Місяць тому

    If you have had optic neuritis with a relapse in one eye, can you get it in the other eye. So worried about this because even though my daughter was on mycophenolate she had a relapse in the same eye, now they have made her mycophenolate even stronger. Hopefully, it works even though it makes her really sick, I am just worried about her hood eye being attacked. In Brisbane Australia, there doesn't seem to be anyone to ask.

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna Місяць тому

      Hello, we asked Dr. Sotirchos your question, and here is his response: "MOGAD can affect areas of the central nervous system that were not previously affected (so an eye that has not been previously affected, or the spinal cord in someone who previously had optic neuritis). In your area, I recommend that you pursue an appointment with Dr. Broadley (experts.griffith.edu.au/19029-simon-broadley) who is an expert in MOGAD/NMOSD and is located close to you." If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at info@wearesrna.org.

    • @sharonhardgrave6272
      @sharonhardgrave6272 Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for answering ❤ Simon Broadly isn't taking any new patients, so I am increasingly concerned as they don't answer their phones or email. 😢

  • @56nomadman
    @56nomadman Місяць тому

    Wife has had had transverse myelitis for 14 yrs. Pain gotten worse over the years and all . Tried all meds Tramadol 300ER, Hydrocodine, gabapentin etc etc. Spinal cord stimulator didn't help . For past 2 years pain pump with Prialt ,Fentanyl and Clonidine. Hurts to walk and can't do much at all. Any ideas on new types of treatment ? Pain usually 6-8 with meds.

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna Місяць тому

      Hi, we're so sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis and ongoing issues with pain. The latest information and resources for pain management can be found in our Resource Library here: wearesrna.org/living-with-myelitis/resources/resource-library/?fwp_topics=neuropathic-pain. We recommend this video from our 2023 Symposium: wearesrna.org/resources/neuropathic-pain-research/. Also, please feel free to contact us at info@wearesrna.org, and we will try to direct you to helpful information and resources.

  • @yvonnemccullaghward361
    @yvonnemccullaghward361 Місяць тому

    Just seeing this. I took ill with diagnosis of TM idiopathic whilst in Europe though had lived in upstate NY . My Lyme disease test was negative. I am also wondering if I was tested with right kit.

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna Місяць тому

      Hello, we are so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@wearesrna.org.

  • @liqunxu401
    @liqunxu401 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the video! Could you please spell out the few options mentioned (around 22min) for the preventive treatments?

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna Місяць тому

      Hello, the treatments mentioned are: IVIG, CellCept, rituximab, tocilizumab, satralizumab, azathioprine, mycophenolate, and methotrexate. You can also toggle the "transcript" feature to show the full transcript of the podcast!

  • @user-jd4cm3gf8f
    @user-jd4cm3gf8f Місяць тому

    Se puede tener normalidad de los efiltres orina y anal. en pasiente supuesta mielitis. gracias

  • @waheedrehman2416
    @waheedrehman2416 2 місяці тому

    I am from Pakistan my 21 month old daughter, doctor diagnosis ADEM,sir please help me for best treatment.

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 2 місяці тому

      Hello, we're so sorry to hear about your daughter's diagnosis. Please email us at info@wearesrna.org, and we will direct you to resources that may help answer your questions.

  • @gamaltaher9714
    @gamaltaher9714 2 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @meganmiller9824
    @meganmiller9824 2 місяці тому

    My dad was labeled with ADEM, but I honestly don't think that's what it actually was. He woke up paralyzed from the waist down. The first MRI showed a lesion on the C4. His whole spinal cord was inflamed. They started a steroid and plasmapheresis. After 2 rounds of plasmapheresis, the 2nd MRI showed the inflammation moved up into the cerebellum. He did not make it. They never found out what caused the lesion. I don't know. A part of me wants better answers.

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 2 місяці тому

      Hi Megan, we're so sorry for your loss. If you have any questions about ADEM, please feel free to contact us at info@wearesrna.org.

  • @salahkhartoum9744
    @salahkhartoum9744 2 місяці тому

    What a brave lady

  • @rahulyadav-jg3pf
    @rahulyadav-jg3pf 2 місяці тому

    Can neuroscardosis be cured fully? Newly diagnosed 😮

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 2 місяці тому

      Hello, there is no known cure for neurosarcoidosis at this point in time. Here is a recent informational video on neurosarcoidosis: ua-cam.com/video/CKS42wKBXfM/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared

  • @mustangsandwich
    @mustangsandwich 2 місяці тому

    That's a lie. But, thank you for saying something. This illness targets children ages 5 and 6, typically. And, onset is usually in Sept/Oct when children are going back to school. So. Show me what else we are doing differently to children ages 5 and 6 that could be causing this - other than "catching them up on their vaccines" (as my pediatrician joked about this). Thank you and have a nice day.

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 2 місяці тому

      Hello, you can find more information about the causes of AFM on the info sheet here: srna.ngo/afm-info-sheet.

  • @hollysabins8942
    @hollysabins8942 2 місяці тому

    What is mog or maga

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 2 місяці тому

      Hello, MOG stands for "Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein". There is a disorder related to the MOG antibody, called MOG antibody disorder, or "MOGAD" for short. Some people with ADEM are also positive for MOG antibodies. You can learn more about MOGAD here: wearesrna.org/living-with-myelitis/disease-information/mog-antibody-disease/?swcfpc=1

  • @yvonnemccullaghward361
    @yvonnemccullaghward361 3 місяці тому

    Do not believe this is unique to MS.I have TM and this totally describes my fatigue.

  • @melchieempiales5749
    @melchieempiales5749 3 місяці тому

    I have NMOSD and my medication is steriod cortecosteriod ,i just want to ask if Can I stop taking steriod at 5mg?

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 3 місяці тому

      Hello, unfortunately, we cannot answer this question, as it pertains to your individual medical care. We encourage you to consult with your neurologist, and to share any helpful resources from our website (wearesrna.org/) with them.

  • @appsbymarcie6686
    @appsbymarcie6686 4 місяці тому

    It means so much to find others with this disorder!

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 3 місяці тому

      We are glad you found this video helpful! If you're not already a member of SRNA, please visit wearesrna.org/join. We share stories, hold support groups, have a peer connect program, and more. Membership is completely free.

  • @sharonhardgrave6272
    @sharonhardgrave6272 4 місяці тому

    That was very uplifting ❤

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 3 місяці тому

      We are glad you found this video uplifting! If you're not already a member of SRNA, please visit wearesrna.org/join. We share stories, hold support groups, have a peer connect program, and more. Membership is completely free.

  • @nazimmuhammed-pg1in
    @nazimmuhammed-pg1in 4 місяці тому

    My 4 year baby girl mog positive adem 😢😢😢😢😢...scend times

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 4 місяці тому

      Hello, please email us at info@wearesrna.org. We also encourage you to become a member of SRNA at wearesrna.org/join/. Membership is completely free and will allow you to stay up to date on the latest research, news, and events.

    • @nazimmuhammed-pg1in
      @nazimmuhammed-pg1in 4 місяці тому

      @@wearesrna iam a malayali .. speeking Malayalam.. kerala.disric......not under stand...pls help me my baby girl .., I'm so 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 sad

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 3 місяці тому

      @@nazimmuhammed-pg1in info@wearesrna.org enna vilaasathil njangalkku email cheyyuka, vivarangal kandethaan ningale sahaayikkan njangal paramaavadhi shramikkum.

  • @sakanaomylyngz6202
    @sakanaomylyngz6202 4 місяці тому

    Can you provide shelter for me in your centre

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 4 місяці тому

      Hello, please email us at info@wearesrna.org.

  • @anson.meadows
    @anson.meadows 5 місяців тому

    CAR-T for Neuro Sarcoid?

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 5 місяців тому

      Hello, thank you for your question. Please email us at info@wearesrna.org and we will try to provide you with resources to help answer your question.

  • @mdot338
    @mdot338 5 місяців тому

    My mom is currently having Mog her vision is 50 percent and her feets are having a burning sensation doctors are advising immuno suppresers what should i do plz reply

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 5 місяців тому

      Hello, we're sorry to hear about your mom's diagnosis. Please email us at info@wearesrna.org, and we will try to direct you to resources that will help answer your questions.

  • @jrgennissen8824
    @jrgennissen8824 5 місяців тому

    14:30

  • @yvonnemccullaghward361
    @yvonnemccullaghward361 5 місяців тому

    So frustrated as total lack of support or even acknowledgement of TM compared to that for individuals with MS. I live in Northern Ireland. Only affirmation that I have any struggle since diagnosis is from SRNA and online talks

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 5 місяців тому

      Hello, we're so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. We are glad you have found support through SRNA. If you would like any assistance locating resources or finding information, please feel free to email us at info@wearesrna.org. 🧡

  • @ctjmaughs
    @ctjmaughs 6 місяців тому

    What potassium supplement and dosage should it take.

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 6 місяців тому

      Hello, please email us at info@wearesrna.org, and we will try to connect you with resources that will help answer your question.

  • @larrydraper1620
    @larrydraper1620 6 місяців тому

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  • @PaulBMiller
    @PaulBMiller 6 місяців тому

    I went through the same journey! 2015-2016 How are you doing?

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 6 місяців тому

      Hello, we're sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You can learn more about transverse myelitis on our website at wearesrna.org/.

  • @jerryk4038
    @jerryk4038 6 місяців тому

    This is extremely helpful because I am dealing with this right now and the first thing that happed is all of these test have been ordered like echocardiogram, artery Doppler tests and MRI but nothing about corticosteroids! Thousands of dollars for tests that may not be needed should not be the first course of action according to all my research.

  • @zanetaz7141
    @zanetaz7141 6 місяців тому

    My 7 year old son has been suffering from ADEM for 2 years. If it's hot outside, it's hot, it's 26 degrees up, my son has a fever of 40 degrees. Only cold compresses from the freezer applied to the liver help. I react the same way to IVIG or steroids. Is there any cure for this? Antipyretics don't work, and my son also avoids the sun. He hides in the shade or in a house with air conditioning all summer and when he goes outside he immediately comes back with a fever and very bad mood

    • @zanetaz7141
      @zanetaz7141 6 місяців тому

      @wearesrna please comment

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 6 місяців тому

      Hello, we're so sorry to hear about your son's diagnosis. You can find more info about ADEM on our website at wearesrna.org. You can also join as a member of SRNA at wearesrna.org/join/?swcfpc=1. Membership is completely free and allows you to stay up to date on the latest research, events, news, and information.

  • @harveypixley9501
    @harveypixley9501 6 місяців тому

    informative, impressive presentation

  • @valerieduffy8589
    @valerieduffy8589 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this discussion

  • @MysticFogGarden
    @MysticFogGarden 7 місяців тому

    Gabapentine is the worse, suicide drug, for making pain worse and killing your brain EVER. 1st it had "a study group" of 24 days, for epilepse......THATS ALL....now its a street drug in the UK. 2nd GBPentine is peenys to manufacture...at walmart...they have a gallon container of pills for 15.00 ...SERIOUSLY....its a $$$$$ to big Pharma.....Tramadol that the liver makes naturally is not addictive and they class it "1" drug, because it works for pain.... ask any one that has real pain.... Those on the board are ingenuous and are like all the other "MEDICAL Industries Schell practitioners".

  • @user-ts1eo9yx6v
    @user-ts1eo9yx6v 7 місяців тому

    At nights I’m walk good like i was before years. But at afternoon I’m weak

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 7 місяців тому

      Hello, we encourage you to join as a member of SRNA. Membership is completely free and allows you to stay informed on the latest research, news, and events. You can join here: wearesrna.org/join/

  • @sharonhardgrave6272
    @sharonhardgrave6272 7 місяців тому

    Thankyou so much for such valuable information. I am in Australia with a 30yr old daughter who only recently was diagnosed with MOGAD. These seminars have helped me to understand what it is. I hope Australia is up to date with Medicene and information as you are in the US. ❤

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 7 місяців тому

      Hello, we are glad you found this information helpful! If you're not already a member of SRNA, please consider joining. Membership is completely free and allows you to stay informed about the latest research, news, and events. You can become a member here: wearesrna.org/join/

  • @jimmyren6381
    @jimmyren6381 7 місяців тому

    Great job!

  • @Dawncaller
    @Dawncaller 7 місяців тому

    Hello, thank you for making this video, it helped me understand a bit more about MS. I was diagnosed with MS 2 months ago, and it was a pain in the arse to figure out what i had, i only had two flares, one was last year, that one basicly i woul have a spasm in my whole body in one side only, but i couldn't do mutch about it, it was like, literally every 2 to 5 minutes i would have a spasm in my body in one side for like 5 to 10 seconds. I was checked several times, did a bunch exams to everything, and well, everything was good and no one knew what i had, fast forward 1 month of half body spasms every 2 to 5 minutes and one day, i woke u and everything was fine. Just like that i had nothing. 1 year later i felt like the spasm were about to come back (I could feel them coming) and i was taking my driver's license, so i stopped my lessons and yeah, surely, they came back, full body spasms again, but on the other side of the body, i went to the emergency again but this time, after checking a bunch of stuff and everything was fine, one doctor asked for a MRI scan, and i went and did it, when i came back from it i heard another doctor saying maybe it would be better to do a lombar puncture to be sure and i turned around and was like "well, if you wanna do it right now go ahead since i'm feeling good at the moment." well, little did i know what that was, anyway, i find the MRI worst, although that was very painfull, anyway, i took corticosteroid for like 5 or 6 days, but man, this year was way worst then the year before, i couldn't do anything, could barely get up, i couldn't eat by myself, my speech failed me every couple minutes, i got EXTREMELY tired all the time, i couldn't even take a shower by myself, i could not do anything alone, had to ask my lovely wife to cut my food, my hand coordination was terrible, i wouldn't be able to type all this like i am doing, could not type on my phone, sometimes i was swallowing and i felt like, my tongue would push the food downwards but it was just stuck there because my muscles did not work, sometimes i wanted to get up but my legs didn't work, again, my leg muscles just did not work, i got fecal urgency, i got a slight urinary incontinency, it was just terrible, absolutly terrible, when i heat up a bit my vision got blurry and the spasm would come back with the speech problem, again, just terrible i am almost back to 100% again, but i realised that the vision in my right eye is bad, i think this will be permanent, but we will see how it goes, and honestly alot more. I am 30 years old by the way, and apparently this is a bit unusual, specially for my age. So yeah, just found out about this, apparently i have a pretty active case of MS, i am already on Ocrelizumab and yeah, i guess we will see how it goes, currently watching videos and learning about MS so, again, thank you.

  • @Christknight1991
    @Christknight1991 7 місяців тому

    I had this as a child thank you for sharing your findings

  • @lisamccartney6701
    @lisamccartney6701 7 місяців тому

    This is such helpful information! I've watched a couple of these videos from Dr. Levy, and it helps reinforce understanding about the disease for me. I'm a middle-aged female who was diagnosed in late 2020. Initially, it presented itself in my lower spine, resulting in not being able to urinate, extreme pain in my torso and lower body, and balance/lack of strength issues in my legs. I relapsed in February, 2022, and this time had issues with pain/vision issues. I've been on IVIG infusions for over a year w/no relapse. That said, it's hopeful that there are new clinical trials out for MOG patients, since IVIG is cost prohibitive.

  • @alicexx6260
    @alicexx6260 8 місяців тому

    I am very alone

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 8 місяців тому

      Hello, we're very sorry to hear this. Please reach out to us at info@wearesrna.org to hear about some of our support programs.

  • @sharonhardgrave6272
    @sharonhardgrave6272 8 місяців тому

    Hi, I am from Australia, my daughter has MOG with optic neuritis, is she able to connect with You and the MOG project. Thank you, she is 30yrs old.

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 8 місяців тому

      Hello, yes, we would be happy to connect with her, and to connect her with The MOG Project. Please email us at info@wearesrna.org.

  • @gracepoint-vo1hy
    @gracepoint-vo1hy 8 місяців тому

    Could this be an issue in hereditary spastic paraplegia

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 8 місяців тому

      Hello, please email us at info@wearesrna.org

  • @andreoliveirarodrigues4689
    @andreoliveirarodrigues4689 8 місяців тому

    Hi Doctor, is this medication effective in treating trigeminal neuralgia, how long should you use it to avoid causing symptoms?

    • @wearesrna
      @wearesrna 8 місяців тому

      Hello, please email us at info@wearesrrna.org

  • @jennifertombaugh1744
    @jennifertombaugh1744 8 місяців тому

    I wish all doctors care the way you do.

  • @Lolyluna1
    @Lolyluna1 8 місяців тому

    Thank you! Great information