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Hey everyone, I’m Deanar!! I would like get involved with my OC peers!
Hi Deanar, if you haven’t already, be sure to fill out the form above, which will send your information to the OC group leader.
My one year old granddaughter was just diagnosed with NMO and we are devastated! I’d like to learn about others who are coping with the disease and how the treatments have worked for them. I’d like to also find out who could provide the best medical care. She is in Children’s Hospital Los Angeles now. I hear that the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is the best place. I’m wondering if anyone else has been there.
Hi…
I would like information on when the group gets together. Thank you.
Hello everyone?
My name is joyce.
I would like to join and share experiences with you.
Thank you.
Hey Joyce, I’m Deanar…. right down here Irvine … I don’t know how many people there in OC, but I’m one then lol? Diagnosed in 2015 at Cedars Sinai…
I look forward to hearing from ok?