MOGAD symptoms can vary from individual to individual, but common symptoms include vision problems, spinal cord damage, and seizures.
Symptoms can include:
- The blurring of vision in one or both eyes
- Loss of color vision
- Paralysis of a limb or limbs
- Paraparesis (weakness) of a limb or limbs
- Loss of sensation
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Profound bladder retention
- Seizures
Suffering from MOG antibody disease are more likely to have both optic nerves affected simultaneously, and if the disease affects only one eye, the other may show subclinical atrophy.
Causes
The exact cause of MOGAD is not known. MOGAD occurs when the immune system attacks the MOG protein found on nerves.
Affected Populations
A typical onset age is in the 20s and 30s. MOG antibody tests are positive in 7.4% to 39% of patients with AQP-4 seronegative NMOSD. Studies have shown that 40%-58% of children diagnosed with ADEM yield positive results for the anti-MOG antibody.
ASP Health
As the rising cost of healthcare is increasing, some are unable to cope with it. They are worried about health and medication even more. Out-of-reach medications are becoming an issue of concern.
But don’t worry. Every problem has a solution. And the solution to the above issue is patient assistance program/ co-pay assistance/ prescription assistance programs, which make medicines accessible even if you don’t have insurance or are underinsured. Call us at 405-283-3244.
There are many ways ASP Health provides assistance.
ASP Health offers various programs that are for low-income and the uninsured. Healthcare organizations, foundations, and pharmaceuticals are working towards out-of-pocket medication costs. And are successful to some extent. Many life-saving medications are available in the prescription drugs program, which is a necessary requirement for patients, who cannot afford them. And are available at a much lower price than their actual cost.
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If you qualify you can apply to any available program. Call us at 405-283-3244.
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