I was wondering how many people have an annual Physical Examination with their Primary Care Physician ? An annual exam usually consist of a general body examination and blood work to screen your body functions and metabolic levels.
A CBC is ordered to check Hematology which consist of cell count, WBC's, RBC's, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Platelet count, etc.
For Metabolic Screening, A Chem 7, Chem 12 or a BMP is order.
This can consist of screening for levels of potassium, chloride, creatinine, sodium, cholesterol etc., and can include what is referred as a Hepatic Function Panel to screen Liver functions, and a Lipid Profile which screens Heart functionality.
Please Tell Me Do you Get A Routine Annual Examination and If you feel its necessary.
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plus do you really want to live till there is drool running down your face. make room for the next generation would ya
If I was in any risk categories or had any family history, I'd vote differently. My concern is that, based on previous experience, they find "something" that ends up being a false positive, which is not worth the stress.
@twshield I understand. The "bad experiences" (I know, poor pitiful me) had long-lasting effects. It seems that some/many docs are part of the assembly-line medical movement. Yes, I know that is largely driven by insurance companies. But I have left appointments in tears because of the false positives and the rude manner in which they were handled. If I could find a practitioner who would just talk to me, everything would be different. I think insurance companies have ruined medicine.
I try to stay out of the USA healthcare system as much as possible. I only go to a doctor when I have no other choices. They will either find something wrong with you or they will kill you trying.
Given that I am permanently disabled and on Medicare and Medicaid, I'm going to take full advantage of it. I paid into the system for over 40 years, you bet I'm going to utilize it.
I have several issues which I deal with, and having survived cancer once, I'm going to stay
on top of as much as I can. That I can still access reasonably good healthcare, for the time being, is something I take seriously. I also know, that if 45 and Ryan get their way, I may not have access for very much longer. I'm going to get as much done as possible.
Nice tap on our shoulder to nudge for preventative health!
I think it's necessary. I get blood work a couple of times a year pretty much. If I didn't, I wouldn't have found out I had low vitamin D levels. I also had skin cancer on my right cheek, but that was pretty obviously a problem that could be seen. I just think it's important to catch potential problems early so they can be taken care of. I never had any problems until I turned 35 lol. I even had my first cavity then.
@twshield I'm pretty good now. No skin cancer. That was 4 years ago. I had my second kidney stone in March of 2017. My first one was 3 years before that. I drink about 3-5 liters of water a day and take something that's supposed to alkalize my urine. If I get another one I'm thinking it will mimic the 3 year spacing. Hopefully I don't get another one at all. It's excruciating pain. I tend to get low vitamin D if I don't take supplements. I can't really sunbath much with my pale skin lol. I do have to have all four of my wisdom teeth pulled on Tuesday though lol. More fun.
@twshield I also have a degenerative disc in my back. Living is painful lol. I hope your back pain is just some regular wear and tear.
It’d be nice if it wasn’t financially prohibited.
Hence my skipping a year here and there.
And my skipping the last 17 years. @jayneonacobb
@NothinnXpreVails damn, might want to remedy that.
Fuck it, who cares? @jayneonacobb
@NothinnXpreVails you might in a time.
Got to value your life, first. @jayneonacobb
I'm not quite annual, but almost. I miss a year here and there.
I have Medicare and probably could, but I do not think it matters unless you have issues going on. I do believe in paying attention to your body and all of its signals, including the brain. If there is anything, guys, pay attention and get it looked at.
Annual exams are a good thing. Except when, as a male, you are getting that prostate exam and you realize the doctor has both hands on your shoulder! (Okay, that was a joke). But at the last exam I had with my old doctor he asked, in front of his receptionist "one finger or two" I asked if he was buying me dnner after or not". He said no and I said one. His receptionist didn't even blink.
I have no idea what it must be like to have a system like my friends across the pond . Luckily our National Health Service is completely free for everyone . We have the added advantage that prescriptions are free if medically necessary for life or you are over sixty . I dread to think how much the cost of my emergency care and subsequent treatments cost .
Actually. As I am a stroke survivor .... Twice a year .
@twshield So am I ! Thankyou . Colonoscopy and endoscopy just before Christmas too, just screening and no problems , good to know though .
At least 3 a year for me... to get my meds straight.