A neuromyelitis optica treatment is used for patients with Devic’s Syndrome. Devic’s disease is also known as neuromyelitis optic or NMO for short. The central nervous system is affected by this disease, just as MS is. In particular, NMO involves nerves in the eyes and spinal cord. When inflammation occurs in these nerve cells, the signals aren’t able to be transmitted in an efficient manner. The immune system is supposed to defend the body against infections and disease, but with neuromyelitis optica NMO this protective system is causing the sickness.

Since the nerves in the eyes are damaged, blindness may occur. When the spinal cord becomes inflamed, limb weakness, paralysis in the arms or legs, muscle spasms, loss of bowel or bladder control, and a lack of sensation anywhere in the body can all be experienced. Treating these symptoms can be done with an assortment of medications. Methylprednisolone and …