
This is what my MOGAD Pain Feels like
Amid a thriving career and relentless pursuit of success, life threw me a curveball. My legs started acting up. Initially diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, treatments brought relief, but fatigue lingered. Fast forward five months, waking up to a burning sensation marked a new chapter. Weakened legs led to an urgent visit, MRIA noninvasive imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields to produce images of nearly any structure of the body. For MOGAD, it is typically used with and without contrast to identify disease activity in the central nervous system., and a spinal tapA procedure that involves inserting a needle into the spinal canal to collect spinal fluid, typically for diagnostic purposes. Often used during diagnosis of neurological conditions. Otherwise known as a lumbar puncture..


Developing a positive mindset took time, dealing with pain-induced frustrations and anxieties. Adjusting to limitations was gradual. Challenges persist, but strength lies in resilience onInflammation of the optic nerve that may be classified as unilateral (affecting one eye) or bilateral (affecting both eyes) that may result in vision changes, vision loss, and/or pain with eye movement. this unexpected journey. Find your new niche, do what makes you happy.
Remember, you are number one.
By Angeline Newman

