Patient's question:
I have been diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, and now I feel my body is increasingly unable to cope, to the point where I can barely support myself. I want to recover as soon as possible and completely. How should I rehabilitate?Doctor's answer:
Patients with neuromyelitis optica need to strengthen some functional exercises to maintain physical mobility. While enhancing functional rehabilitation, psychological rehabilitation guidance should also be strengthened to improve the quality of life for patients as much as possible. Acupuncture, a practice in traditional Chinese medicine, is recommended for rehabilitation and treatment, as it has shown good efficacy in treating such neurological conditions. It is advisable to avoid triggering factors such as colds, fever, infections, childbirth, trauma, coldness, tooth extraction, overwork, and mental stress.