Missing the Starting Line
Today I was scheduled to race in the Espirit de She women’s sprint distance triathlon in Naperville, Ill. It would have been my fourth time on this course in the past five years. Unfortunately, I’m still getting over a nasty case of bronchitis and laryngitis and still on several medicines, with loads of upper airway [...]
A Diagnosis, at What Cost?
I *might* have celiac disease. I am definitely sensitive to gluten. The treatment for both of these conditions is a gluten-free diet. The diagnosis for celiac requires a specialist visit and an endoscopy, an invasive procedure that requires anesthesia. My physician says that based on my family history, she doesn’t need a celiac disease diagnosis to tell [...]
Gluten Free, Day 1
This is another real quick post… After learning many of my first cousins and a few uncles are confirmed Celiacs, I was tested earlier this fall for the disease for free at a local health fair. The blood test came up negative for me, but I still have a feeling I may be gluten sensitive. [...]
Ouch! The Cost of an MRI
Ever wonder what an MRI costs? My bills just came in for my knee injury – which still isn’t fixed, frustratingly – so I thought I’d share… Here’s the rundown before the insurance kicked in:
Rollin’ with Open Enrollment
Around this time every year, workers across the country (those lucky enough to qualify for benefits) are bombarded with messages from their friendly HR departments reminding them that open enrollment has begun. Most of us will ignore these messages due to more pressing activities, such as watching Modern Family or responding to texts, until the [...]
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