A very busy year for MultipleSclerosisCentral.com was 2011. Please find links to all of my MS-related posts for the year. Happy reading!
2011: The MS Year in Review on HealthCentral
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
2012, Here We Come!
2012 is going to be busy!! Just thinking about it makes me want to go take a nap...kinda, sorta...yea seriously. Is that a good thing? Lots to look forward to and tons of responsibilities. Definitely no time to dilly-dally.
For the ChronicBabe New Year's blog carnival, Jenni posed a few questions:
February - 8 months before the wedding, it's time to go dress shopping!! This most likely means a trip to NYC. Continue yoga (you know you'll need it. Lisa).
March - At least one conference to attend; time to push the students in preparation for their upcoming solo performances. Practice, practice, practice!!
April - Solo Festival time. I will be accompanying a friend's entire horn studio (approx. 14 students, I think) as well as my own students and others who hire me each year. It will be a very busy time. The fingers better be on their best behavior, that's all I'll say about it.
May - Studio Recitals for my own students as well as for my friend's students. Finally it's time to take a breath....oh wait, now it's probably time to think about the wedding again.
June, July, August - Work on getting the house ready for visitors in the fall. Clear out all the old stuff, fill up several boxes for donations, and make room for Rob's things.
September - Schools starts back up and so do lessons. Will probably have at least one conference to attend.
October - THE WEDDING!!
November, December - Holiday time again already?
Everything mentioned above are things which I'm committed to doing. My mother (who is now officially retired) will be there to help me along the way. How convenient is that?
During her retirement ceremony, she surprised me with a bouquet of flower and a small thank you speech. My mom shared that I was her best friend, as well as her nurse at times. It's true. We've really become close during the past 12 years since we began sharing living space in DC. We've both experienced tremendous health challenges. A true blessing, she's always there for me and I'm there for her. Although I want and NEED my alone time, it is comforting to have such great support and friendship at home.
This next year will be one of many transitions and challenges. Hang on to your seat folks, it'll be a whirling, twirling, unbelievably quick ride. 2012 - here we come!!
For the ChronicBabe New Year's blog carnival, Jenni posed a few questions:
What's your plan for the coming year? Is there something you've committed to doing, and do you have an accountability buddy? What's going to change? What's going to be freakin' awesome? Tell us! Not only do we want to know, but also...you'll help inspire others.January - Performances for me include the National Gallery of Art Orchestra and a concerto competition where I'm accompanying two young stars; lots of medical procedures and treatments for both my mother and myself (including a round of Rituxan); and tickets to see "The Lion King." And my mother will start coming to my weekly "Gentle Yoga" classes.
February - 8 months before the wedding, it's time to go dress shopping!! This most likely means a trip to NYC. Continue yoga (you know you'll need it. Lisa).
March - At least one conference to attend; time to push the students in preparation for their upcoming solo performances. Practice, practice, practice!!
April - Solo Festival time. I will be accompanying a friend's entire horn studio (approx. 14 students, I think) as well as my own students and others who hire me each year. It will be a very busy time. The fingers better be on their best behavior, that's all I'll say about it.
May - Studio Recitals for my own students as well as for my friend's students. Finally it's time to take a breath....oh wait, now it's probably time to think about the wedding again.
June, July, August - Work on getting the house ready for visitors in the fall. Clear out all the old stuff, fill up several boxes for donations, and make room for Rob's things.
September - Schools starts back up and so do lessons. Will probably have at least one conference to attend.
October - THE WEDDING!!
November, December - Holiday time again already?
Everything mentioned above are things which I'm committed to doing. My mother (who is now officially retired) will be there to help me along the way. How convenient is that?
During her retirement ceremony, she surprised me with a bouquet of flower and a small thank you speech. My mom shared that I was her best friend, as well as her nurse at times. It's true. We've really become close during the past 12 years since we began sharing living space in DC. We've both experienced tremendous health challenges. A true blessing, she's always there for me and I'm there for her. Although I want and NEED my alone time, it is comforting to have such great support and friendship at home.
This next year will be one of many transitions and challenges. Hang on to your seat folks, it'll be a whirling, twirling, unbelievably quick ride. 2012 - here we come!!
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Maximizing Medical Dollars
Timing medical treatments to maximize dollars saved. As the year is quickly coming to a close, I wanted to confess one of my little medical secrets. I have postponed medical treatment based on health insurance coverage and out-of-pocket cost. I have also scheduled medical procedures near the end of the year because insurance would pick up the entire tab. I’m sure that I’m not the only one.
Read this post in its entirety:
Timing Medical Treatments for Financial Reasons
Read this post in its entirety:
Timing Medical Treatments for Financial Reasons
Monday, December 26, 2011
Out with the Old, In with the New
Do you take note of the expiration dates of your medications, both prescription and over-the-counter? I must admit that I do not always check the dates printed on the packaging. But I’m here to tell you that it is an important thing to do. In recent weeks, our household has encountered a couple of situations where taking expired medications have produced less than satisfactory results.
The first situation involved an over-the-counter medication to help with chest congestion. This drug is one of those which had previously been available by prescription only but is now available over-the-counter. My mother looked through our “drug drawer” to see if we still had some Mucinex on hand - we did. She began to take it, following the directions, but didn’t experience much improvement in her symptoms.
I checked the original container and discovered that our bottle of pills was at least two years beyond the expiration date. Oops. Those pills were likely several years old and had lost their potency. She stopped taking them. Some drugs may become more potent or less stable over time and should not be taken past their expiration date.
Read this post in its entirety:
Out with the Old, In with the New: The Importance of Expiration Dates on Medications
The first situation involved an over-the-counter medication to help with chest congestion. This drug is one of those which had previously been available by prescription only but is now available over-the-counter. My mother looked through our “drug drawer” to see if we still had some Mucinex on hand - we did. She began to take it, following the directions, but didn’t experience much improvement in her symptoms.
I checked the original container and discovered that our bottle of pills was at least two years beyond the expiration date. Oops. Those pills were likely several years old and had lost their potency. She stopped taking them. Some drugs may become more potent or less stable over time and should not be taken past their expiration date.
Read this post in its entirety:
Out with the Old, In with the New: The Importance of Expiration Dates on Medications
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas!
Horns A Plenty Christmas in DC
Joined by members of the National Symphony Orchestra Horn section. I was teaching this evening and couldn't attend but am glad to hear a portion of their performance.
My hope is that everybody has a great Christmas and New Year's.
Health and happiness to us all.
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