MS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast9 Okt 2024

#082: Living with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) in Denmark with Leda Bresnov

Leda Bresnov shares her diagnosis, coping strategies, and insights on living with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) in Denmark.

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Meet NMO patient Leda Bresnov, a strong and inspiring woman who is originally from Brazil and has been living in Denmark since 1991. Leda, a wife and mother of two adult children, is overcoming the challenges of Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and is trying to raise awareness of the disease. In this interview, Leda shares her personal journey with NMO, from the shock of her diagnosis to her coping strategies and the support systems she has found along the way. Through her story, she offers valuable insights into living with NMO in Denmark, how to advocate for yourself, and how to find hope and strength in the face of a rare disease.

Introduction – Who is Leda Bresnov?

Born and raised in Brazil, moved to Denmark in1991 to live with my husband.Together we have a daughter aged 23, a son aged 19, two dogs and a cat. I have a background as a laboratory technician and worked for the same company for 16 years, before the NMO.

Finally, what message of hope or encouragement would you like to share with individuals living with NMOSD or MOGAD in Denmark?

It is possible to have a good, meaningful life with NMOSD.

How and where can interested people find you online?

Email: ledabresnov@gmail.com
On Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), TikTok as Leda Bresnov.

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Thank you very muh hfor all your efforts and being so active on social media Leda to get other people inspired and become active and to increase the awareness for NMOSD.

See you soon and try to make the best out of your life,
Nele

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