How often do you visit your doctor?
@sprite1950 (30452)
Corsham, England
April 11, 2018 1:56am CST
I rarely visit my doctor because my health is good and I know that I am lucky as many people much younger than I am have serious health problems. I can go years and not have to visit.
However, when I do have to go I notice how many people are waiting, many coughing and sneezing, and I think if I didn't have much wrong when I go in I probably will when I come out!
Do you visit your doctor regularly or like me just very occasionally.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Apr 18
I don't visit a doctor on regular basis. I go to him when ever I feel that something is seriously wrong with me! In fact I have got many friends who are doctors and I visit one of them when needed! Like once I felt that because of overexertion I was feeling bit dehydrated....I went to him to have some i/V fluids to be pushed into my system and came back to work again! Thanks @sprite1950!
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
It must be handy to have friends who are doctors.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Apr 18
@sprite1950 , yes they can be consulted casually on telephone also @sprite1950! In fact many of my school mates and cousins are doctors though I hardly visit them! Thanks!
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
I usually only have minor things wrong with me.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
@mlgen1037 Mys sister had that problem when she was younger and she use to have them drained as it was just fluid build up.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
12 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I am sorry, my friend. Is she still alive?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 Apr 18
You are healthy!
I have my quarterly check-up, because my cholesterol tends to go beyond the normal level. Though, other than that, I am also a person who rarely gets sick. At my age 58, I haven't had cough and colds for years. Even when some of my officemates would have colds and cough and we are on a central8ized airconditioning, i don't get contaminated by their colds.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Apr 18
@sprite1950 Me, when I finally had a cough last May 2017, after the everyday practice in the hot auditorium for a week, for our reunion performance, it was pneumonia.
But for you the symptoms lasted for 7 weeks, yet you didn't see a doctor. Me, if ever I sense that I am sick , I immediately would consult a doctor. We have our health card anyway.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
12 Apr 18
@SIMPLYD I was on the point of going when I suddenly got better, My sister had pneumonia and had to go to hospital so I knew it wasn't as bad as that. I had a little wheezing but no pain.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
I went 3 years without a cold but when I did eventually get one I got the mother of all colds and the symptoms lasted for 7 weeks, I didn't see a doctor because I knew he would say "It's just a virus". Let's hope I can go another 3 years now!
@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
I went last year with a frozen shoulder. I had an x-ray and they made an appointment for me to have physio but the appointment took so long to come through that it went by itself!
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
@LadyDuck You made a good choice! My shoulder isn't 100 % yet but it's certainly much better as I couldn't even lift it at one point.
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@LadyDuck (471580)
• Switzerland
11 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I had a frozen shoulder 6 years ago, it was a bit more serious than frozen shoulder, I had a rotator cuff injury. My doctor said surgery was the best solution, I refused, he prescribed physio, I started two days later and after 18 session my shoulder was like new.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
11 Apr 18
Usually every 6 months because I have to have blood tests to determine if my medications need to be adjusted @sprite1950 . However I'm going in this morning because for the last 3 days I've had chest pain, nausea, dizziness and numbness in the left arm.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
Ooh good luck, I hope it's something minor.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
12 Apr 18
@sprite1950 He thinks it's acid chewing up my esophagus. I'm not sure I agree though.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
12 Apr 18
@nanette64 Do you get acid reflux? I get minor heartburn but nothing too serious.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
16 Apr 18
@sprite1950
I usually visit my doctor once a month if can so he can keep an eye on my health.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
16 Apr 18
@Hannihar I'm glad you can sleep as I always feel better after a good night's sleep.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
16 Apr 18
@sprite1950
No. I bought an air purifier and that helps me sleep at night.
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@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
12 Apr 18
When I was pregnant, I visited the doctor. Other than that I enjoy good health and don't visit a doctor. If I get sick I go to the emergency room. Have been the ER I think once in the past 20 years.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
13 Apr 18
You sound in tiptop shape! I feel very fortunate to enjoy such good health in my 60s when people much younger than me are so ill.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
15 Apr 18
@cmoneyspinner How true. I did do some pretty wild things when I was young but thankfully they were short lived and didn't do any permanent damage to my health. My son however has very poor health at the age of 37 due to his reckless lifestyle.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
12 Apr 18
I only had high blood pressure once when I was pregnant. The rest of the time it seems ok.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
12 Apr 18
@cintol No it's fine now thanks,
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
12 Apr 18
@sprite1950 Thats good, hope it never comes back
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@Melanie_Marie (1871)
• New Baltimore, Michigan
11 Apr 18
I see my doc every 3 months.
To talk about stuff and also for refills. 
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
I should probably get my blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked more often. What are refills?
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
Really, do you have health issues?
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
11 Apr 18
I rarely visit doctors.. I am very thankful for having a healthy and fit body..
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
Make sure you look after yourself and keep it that way,
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
11 Apr 18
@sprite1950 yes I will. Thanks dear friend
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@morgoodie (2645)
• United States
11 Apr 18
I go at least once or twice a year if I am not ill. I have high blood pressure and take medication for that as well as for depression. With my doctor, I have to see her when I need refills so she can make sure my medications are working like they should. I know what you mean about being at the doctor's and all the sick people. I am the same way at the hospital. I get paranoid about all the things I might catch. I get worse about that as I get older too.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
12 Apr 18
I didn't get a cold for around 3 years but when I did it lasted for 7 weeks and I thought I was dying! I didn't go to the doctors but I was on the point as I felt so terrible. My granddaughter brings them home from school although she seems to be getting less now.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
12 Apr 18
@morgoodie Luckily I have never got her sick bugs. She had one in March and I was worried my immune system would be low after having a couple of viral infections but thankfully I didn't get it. They are the worst.
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@morgoodie (2645)
• United States
12 Apr 18
@sprite1950 Yes, school is the petri dish for bacteria and germs. I knock on wood since this year the kids didn't bring home the stomach bug. I get it so bad that I have to have medication to stop me from vomiting. They got colds but that was it and they didn't last long. This school they go to must keep their rooms cleaner or the parents are smarter about sending their kids to school sick. LOL
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@dodo19 (47326)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
11 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I’m pretty healthy. Don’t have many complaints.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
You must be quite healthy then.
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@allknowing (136778)
• India
12 Apr 18
I call up my doctors if and when I need to consult them.
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@allknowing (136778)
• India
12 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I am fortunate that I have access to my doctors this way. It would have been difficult if I had to visit them personally for consultation. Not all have this facility.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
12 Apr 18
We are not normally able to speak to the doctors. We have to consult the receptionist or the triage nurse who will decide whether we should speak to them. I suppose they would be bombarded with calls otherwise,
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
11 Apr 18
Once in a blue moon. I only visit my doctor when I'm seriously feeling ill.
And I'm fortunate to have a sister as a doctor but she's an OB Gyne.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
11 Apr 18
@sprite1950 One sister is a doctor, another is a nurse. Cousins are doctors, nurses, physiotherapist, architects, lawyers, and engineers.
@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
Now that's useful. I'm not related to anyone in the medical profession.
@Shivram59 (35702)
• India
11 Apr 18
@sprite1950 Yes,I take proper care of my health.
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@RISHAVBASAK (242)
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11 Apr 18
I get too much cough and cold.
I'm very irritated!
now I'm fit and happy.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
11 Apr 18
Some people do seem to get a lot of coughs and colds.
