Going to the doctor.

Sorry... I can't tell you that, Deeky, because it just isn't true. I lost my faith in my doctor some five or six years ago and haven't been to him since. I take herbal medicines and preventions. At the moment, everything seems fine, except for one quick rush to the hospital a couple of months ago, which they thought was a gallstone, but which I haven't suffered with since. That was another point where I ignored my doctor... whilst I was in the hospital overnight, they checked my blood pressure every single hour, took my temperature at the same time, and I had chest and stomach x-rays and a blood test, for diabetes and other stuff. A week after, I received a note from my gp, saying I hadn't had my blood pressure measured for over a year and I was due a blood test for diabetes. Huh??? Where is the liaison between the hospital and gp? Needless to say, I was pretty annoyed, and ignored the letter.

after 40 years of age a complete master checkup once in a year is compulsory.though you didn't have any complaints yet it should be done once in a year.Always Prevention is better than cure.

After 35 one must have regular medical check ups, anyway may god bless us all with long and healthy life

i went one time because of eye operation

i agree with ur opinion of getting regular health check up more over diseases like blood presssure, diabetes and heart problems are genitical that we get from our parents and grand parents finally most of these diseases can b prevented to some extent in early onset, and after affected by them also can b controlled to some extent by taking required diet which is sufficient for body and doing regular exercise like going for a brisk walk for 30 minutes and preferably during early mornings

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Well like you, I have never visited my doctor for years already. And even if I wanted to, financially we are presently constraint of. My priorities is always for my 3 kids welfare...their education, etc. Sometimes its really hard to read articles of parents that they don't have much time and money to spent for themselves to go to their doctor and have a check-up, and soon to relize that they are sick. But that's what parents are for. We can always sacrifice everything for our children. besides, I know God won't let any bad thing to happen to me with regards to my health. I just live and hold on to my faith.

thanks this is a great advice from ur side but how could u go thru such pain of 3 byr pass surgeries

Yes, I believe that it's very important to get a physical check up every year. I think there are alot of people that don't want to see a dr because they are afraid to find out that something is wrong with them. But, if there is something wrong, the positive side of it is that it was detected early, and getting treatment right away will save your life. My husband never went to the dr's, unless it was an emergency. When we got married, I started scheduling a physical check up every year - he dreads going, but with the way his family medical history stands, it's important that he is checked. Just because you feel well, doesn't necessarily mean that you really are.

I'm sorry to hear that you went through that. Hopefully this post will turn a light on for someone else and they will begin to see their doctor regularly. I'm glad to hear you're doing well.

Oh I feel for you with all that happened. Thankfully you did catch it in time. That is important. I wish I could go to the doctor but without insurance and very little money coming in it's a luxery at this point. I know it shouldn't be but it is. So if anything gets real bad I go to the ER, at least they will bill me, unlike doctor's offices.

Dear Deeky, honestly I am telling you to please spare few minutes to visit this India based site : www.divyayoga.com. There is Swami Ramdeoji, who has done lot of researches on Pranayama in scientific way on different ailments. Materials are available there. Please go thorough them. You will also find some solution there for your problem. It is completely based on Pranayama, breath in and breath out. I know you will not believe it, but after visiting that site you will be very happy to read the materials available there......I leave rest on you.....how much weightage you give. !!!

Both my dad and my father in law love to get their physical exams done every year. Normally they come back with a list of elavated levels that they will work on and then go back to get tested again in 6 months. Then they will tell us that the levels are good again and thats when the start their old eating habits again...sigh Its a good thing that you are still walking and breathing, but I know it must be such a pain having to take all those tablets. I am sure you appreciate all things and people around you very much and keep on passing around the word to go see the doctor. Early detection is good. Thanks for the reminder. Hope you feel better.

i go very rarely

i had suffered from chestpains when i was in highschool. i never wanted to visit the doctor because i was thinking that it was just a simple issue. but when i talked to my mum about this, she then rushed me to a clinic to undergo thorough checkup. and then, i was diagnosed to have an IHD (ishecmic heart disease). it was still in an early age so there was no need for us to panic. i still do take the medicines until now. i still have chest pains but not as painful as before. plus i have my emergency medicines with me. it's better to really visit the doctor as early as possible when you feel there's something wrong with your health. it's better to know it in an earlier time than know about your condition too late. and i do appreciate life. i love my life and i wanna live longer for my family and for the man i love. sorry to hear that you're suffering from diabetes and heart disease. but i am glad that you are still strong and willing to fight for life. keep it up!

Well, the problem now a days for most people including myself, is lack of Medical Insurance. That alone can be a Big deterent or $$ for why most people do not get to a Dr. when they should for a checkup, etc. But then it depends on your Dr. you see whether you are getting the best Care possible as well. Sometimes it pays to get a second opinion with some things as well. I know though that many people have Heatlh issues that are serious, and never get a check up like they should. If they made it easier on everyone to get the Help they need it would save the Hospitals and Insurance companies a lot more $$ in the end.

I never really go to doctors or anything like that but i actually went to the health center at my school today because i've been with a really bad cough for a week now and i got some medicine for it.

So glad you went to the doctor in time. It probably saved your life. I do hope that you have a good quality of life. All the best.

it's very important go to the doctor sometimes in a year...just for a check..

wow!!! now u hav got me really scared... i guess the 1st thing i am gonna do is get an appointment wid a doctor to hav a general checkup!!! and i am really sorry to hear ur case...