One Selfie Saved This Poor Woman's Life

Strange and Uncommon, But It Was Happening

Suddenly, one of the neurologists on staff had an epiphany. After reading back in one of their medical textbooks, the doctors were able to conclude that Vanessa had a condition called NMOSD. This acronym stands for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. This rare and bizarre disease is the result of a patient's immune system attacking the portion of the brain that causes vision...

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Post originally appeared on Inside Mystery.