What is on your medical calendar for December?

[jen-cueva]

Hi @Colleen I hope this month will be filled with more holiday activities rather than medical appointments. However, being the end of the year, it’s often a time of both extremely busy or slow schedules for appointments.

I have some usual appointments and lab tests coming up. On Wednesday, I have a dental appointment because I cracked a tooth while eating a soft taco last Saturday. Unfortunately, my dentist isn’t available until Wednesday.

Right now, I’m relaxing on the couch with a cozy blanket, watching a Hallmark Christmas movie. It’s my jam to put on my pajamas early and unwind, especially since our days are getting shorter.

A fellow columnist who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) shared a column that resonated with me. I’d like to share it here because I found myself nodding along with so much of it. It also serves as a great reminder to slow down, even when the world around us seems intent on keeping us constantly busy.

Here’s the link to the column; let me know if you have any takeaways after reading it.

https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/columns/2024/11/29/takes-force-nature-fortify-me-against-ms/

multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com

It takes a force of nature to fortify me against MS

Columnist Susan Payrovi finds that it takes a force of nature — namely, the dark and cold of approaching winter — to fortify her against MS.