Rerun Travelogue for the Universe: The Weight - All Starr Band - Live 1989 rerun #TBT

Travelogue for the Universe: The Weight - All Starr Band - Live 1989: Link to the awesome All Star Band... Happy Halloween! an archival photo: the thin veil

Mom taught me how to sew 🧵

Randomness

The Thin Veil Rerun

https://traveloguefortheuniverse.blogspot.com/2011/10/thin-veil.html

#Gadolinium

🦠“The top five gadolinium-based contrast agents register 16,517 adverse event cases (57% of these being serious cases).“ 📅 Only 15 days of 📖#openaccess, https://t.co/gBJMf1WAX3

☠️#gadolinium
☢️#radiology
🥼#nephrology#dermatology
🏥#publichealth
⚠️#patientsafety

— B. Wagner, M.D. (@Wagner_Nephro) October 24, 2019

Crossing over.. BBB

Connections?

@prof_mouse pardon me if I connect the dots
That’s my favorite activity... #Gadolinium ?
I’m ok if you are skeptical. I’m even ok if I’m wrong. https://t.co/frWB6Q5RWv https://t.co/ElhxjzZxEH

— Mary Gerdt (@marygerdt) October 23, 2019

Gadolinium deposition occurs in early multiple sclerosis https://t.co/JDNjZBEBjG via @medical_xpress how did I miss this one??? 🤦‍♀️

— Mary Gerdt (@marygerdt) October 23, 2019

Blood vessels in inflammation https://t.co/OyvPf8KuLs

— Mary Gerdt (@marygerdt) October 23, 2019

Friday Night Musik

Friday Night Musik 

A special favorite by Joe Bonamassa Et al

Zentangle in color Transition

Angels

All my mentions of Angels surprised even me, familiar yet sometimes different 

Reine, after working in acute and intensive care, I believe in #Angels
After surviving some moments, Angels must have been there.
I’ve written some about Angels. They are quite helpful 😎 https://t.co/Qo6LuuGVAF 😇

— Mary Gerdt (@marygerdt) October 21, 2019

Zentangle Coloring Book

My Virtual Church

Thanks Dave...

Rise of the home Office ⁦@DisabilityJ⁩ https://t.co/A3OtZ6xUQL

— Mary Gerdt (@marygerdt) October 19, 2019

#Gadolinium

more and more comes out every day...

“The pathophysiology and retention of gadolinium”

FDA PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Brent Wagner

Note: Nano-Wires and Nano-Mesh slidehttps://t.co/oNRRjgHQNc pic.twitter.com/nHxkE5l4Zd

— Gadolinium Contrast (@Gadolinium_MRI) October 17, 2019

Smoldering

Prof G makes a plea for the MS community to acknowledge the real MS as being smouldering MS and to shift R&D spend to tackle the real disease. Do you agree with him? What about his suggestion to change the name of his MS clinic? #ClinicSpeak https://t.co/k2ghJ6aQV5 pic.twitter.com/hmlTAi4G5F

— Gavin Giovannoni (@GavinGiovannoni) October 16, 2019

Smoldering…like
A Cold Fire Burning inside
A Smoky Stench, neither Burning nor being put out
Depressing Thoughts?
Oh yes.
Refreshing Viewpoint?
That too.
My clinic days they test me a say, are you taking meds?
You look pretty good.
I pulled myself together to get there.
I perform for the Doctor, Trying to do my Best
Or they won’t like me
Or they would feel a failure
Or they’ll give up on me.
My Adult side knows they care for me.
My Child side is scared of what a Doctor I worked with called “The Dwindles”.
You’re on the right track, Dr. G

Friday Night Musik

A Favorite... Tgiff  😎

#TBT

Some days it’s hard to even remember Vermont 

Where I lived for 35 years 

Some days I can’t forget...

Book 📚 about #MultipleSclerosis 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Great read by a Doctor I follow on Twitter...

My Review:

Dr. Beaber gave me an advanced copy of his book. I’m grateful. Multiple Sclerosis is an emotionally charged diagnosis. The Doctor describes Multiple Sclerosis from many perspectives. The Patient who is a Doctor. The Doctor who treats the Patient, his Sister who is a psychologist, The Observer, Dr. Beaber himself. I have had Multiple Sclerosis for many years, Pretty stable but no longer working. So many of his observations mirrored my life experiences, both as an old neurological nurse tending to MS Patients before Disease Modifying Treatments And my own path to diagnosis and treatment. For Patients and their Loved ones, this book brings you to people who were challenged by the MonSter and are Thriving in spite of the battle scars. I visualized MS as an ankle biting dragon, inspiration for my drawing. I hope you will buy his book to help you know Resilience Is Possible. Also that Doctors have Feelings and Vulnerabilities like anyone. A very Honest and Difficult concept. Thank you Dr. Beaber.

Editorial reviews:

Review

"A unique exploration of this very important psychologic construct in persons with MS. The detailed and engrossing individual patient stories will resonate with readers, and there are clear explanations of practical strategies that can be used to develop and enhance resilience for anyone with a chronic illness.--Barbara S. Giesser M.D., Author of Multiple Sclerosis for Dummies

Dr. Beaber shares the inspiring stories of five people who challenged his beliefs about what it means to live well with MS--an unpredictable and often disabling disease. As a young doctor, he takes us on his journey to see beyond the fear and physical disability MS can cause, to discover the power of resilience these remarkable individuals display. He introduces us to an in-depth, yet accessible overview of the often-confusing and seemingly conflicting theories of resilience. Throughout the book, he skillfully interweaves pragmatic ways all of us can improve our resilience. His compassionate voice shines through and will encourage you!--Annette Langer-Gould M.D. Ph.D., Multiple sclerosis specialist and regional lead for Clinical and Translational Neuroscience for the Southern California Permanente Medical Group

"An amazing piece for patients to learn about things they have control over...a wakeup call to the medical community, that they are being cavalier about the process of accepting diagnoses. I love the whole shifting perspective, mindfulness, etc....it is well written with a unique insight...a great read."--Marie Heron, Host of the Living with MS Truth be Told podcast, Qigong for MS instructor, speaker, and patient advocate

"If you are impacted by MS, then you need to read this book right now! I've learned a lot from reading it, lessons I look forward to sharing with my own clinic patients."--Aaron Boster M.D., Systems medical chief of neuroimmunology & director MS center, OhioHealth.

"Beaber explores the personal stories of his patients dealing with MS, as well as other hardships. Dr. Beaber's expert synthesis of personal, medical, and psychological elements is powerful and inspiring. This academic work reminds us that we all have strength and courage within us to face life's challenges--Gail C Brady, M.D., Psychiatrist

"This manuscript is an amazing opportunity for education and growth on multiple fronts. It does a great job combining psychological frameworks for treating MS in a novel way. Resiliency is a powerful tool and is displayed beautifully."--Melissa Fledderjohann Ph.D., Clinical psychologist and director of pain management at San Mateo Medical Center

"Open-minded in terms of what can help people, be it traditional religion or philosophy or Buddhist concepts and ideas."--J.R. Alcyone, Author of Five Fathoms Beneath

"The author presents a very humanistic appreciation for his patients, tries to not define them by their MS, and yet also describes how they have integrated (and to what degree) their MS into their identity and self-concept. . Emerging research has shown that resilience can be taught and enhanced through training and therapy. Therefore, resilience may be conceptualized as a skill that can be drawn upon and refined, even if individuals are born with more or less resilience at the outset." --Anonymous Academic Reviewer

*Breaking*. Bad Medicine

It happened again yesterday. A Doctor I hadn’t met before stifling a smile when I said quickly, please consider I feel I have Gadolinium Toxicity. I don’t expect you to believe or accept this. I just want you to hear it...

Follow the links to this open access article 
Time is running out...

Limited #openaccess for “Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis is Mediated by Myeloid C-C Chemokine Receptor 2,” https://t.co/gBJMf1WAX3
358 #Twitter interactions,
255 retweets.

Thanks to @lambertdebb @GadoliniumToxic@marygerdt @HrsQuiet@PizzaBoring @ALMATEC_SOCIAL@sparklesco

— B. Wagner, M.D. (@Wagner_Nephro) October 15, 2019

Circus 🎪 View

Rerun Fall Woods Walk Vermont Memories

Remembering Vermont...

#Gadolinium Please sign this Petition

Our Group Of People Who Have Had Enough Of Gadolinium wants you to sign...

Healthcare Regulators: Stop the Damage, and Find a Cure for Victims of MRI Contrast Toxicity - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/zsTj42VYCx via @Change

— Mary Gerdt (@marygerdt) October 12, 2019

Mandala

Rerun. For Friday Night Musik...Travelogue for the Universe: Psalm Challenge 98

Travelogue for the Universe: Psalm Challenge 98: Psalm 98 King James Version (KJV) 98 O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and hi...

#TBT

#TBT Fall Foliage in Vermont 

#Gadolinium

Thank you @GadoliniumToxic for putting these all in one place...

Meg

Here is a compilation of some the available research on Gadolinium as well as research on the biologic activity of gadolinium and gadolinium-based contrast agents. #MRI #Gadolinium #MedEd #Advocacy #PatientSafety #PublicHealth #Awareness #TheMoreYouKnowhttps://t.co/dhXnqEUsy9

— Gadolinium Toxic (@GadoliniumToxic) October 8, 2019

Statue

It is a Statue in the Middle of Charlottesville Virginia
Lewis and Clark
Sacajawea is apparently crouching out of my camera view
We were at the stoplight, I looked up,
There it was.
My Uncle Clifford Schaefer lived in Hartford, Illinois.
He worked on a historic designation At the place where Lewis and Clark began their historic journey.
Near Woodriver, Illinois.
http://www.campdubois.com/

We were at a stoplight exploring Charlottesville and this Statue appeared. ⁦@historictrails⁩ https://t.co/8K6ZiyWosV Sacagawea is crouching on the right side out of my view. pic.twitter.com/FvyDOK8d1x

— Mary Gerdt (@marygerdt) October 6, 2019

#Gadolinium

Time is running out for Lawyers trying to connect the dots to prove that Gadolinium can actually be toxic. Some lawyers already dropping out, 

Very Disheartening.

@threadreaderapp #unroll please... #Gadolinium Info. If You have retained a lawyer, send them this thread. If you are a lawyer representing patients harmed by Gad, Read and get to work. If you are disillusioned by @US_FDA protecting #pharma Join the Club! 😢 https://t.co/F43NQVCp8l

— Mary Gerdt (@marygerdt) October 6, 2019

Rerun: Travelogue for the Universe: Picking the Rules & Dancing with Angels

Travelogue for the Universe: Picking the Rules & Dancing with Angels: I sat down in earnest to study the 96 Psalm so I can write a post in time to post tomorrow EU time. That has become my framework, my o...

Zentangle

The latest...

Friday Night Musik

Great Artist Beth Hart

New album tidbits and interview Link from her YouTube Channel 😎

Tgiff!

For more:

Bethhart.com

All aboard! #Mars

I’m on board!

Meg

The time is up to send names on NASA's Mars 2020 rover. In the end there are 10,858,979 of us onboard.

— David Blanchflower BSc (@DavidBflower) October 1, 2019

#Gadolinium

💉"The morbidity associated with [iatrogenic, gadolinium-induced systemic fibrosis] can be severe with #pain and immobility. #Death can occur in some cases." https://t.co/UX94WLa2Dy
(Make no mistake, misplaced faith in new agents is a huge gamble.) #gadolinium

— B. Wagner, M.D. (@Wagner_Nephro) October 1, 2019

Distant Shores

Living vicariously through other people’s troubled lives,
We type our hearts out
Falling on distant shores
We once thought we would travel to.
But, perhaps, someday,
Did We?
🐠 pic.twitter.com/rKqslYUQed

— Mary Gerdt (@marygerdt) September 27, 2019