Getting a check-up

[Exador]

I have been participating in a discussion about men's health issues and related topics on another forum in which the comment was made that men generally are our own worst enemies when it comes to health maintenance. Someone said "it's no use whinging about it or talking on a forum, go ahead and organise something". So I am.

My suggestion is that all of the men here should go and see their doctor for a check-up and report back to us here on the results. Obviously the more senior members will be interested in different aspects to apprentices like Stirlo, but we should all do it, ideally within the next couple of weeks, certainly before the end of June. I'm making my own appointment today.

[Wood Butcher]

Interesting you mention that Craig, I've already booked myself for a full check-up next week. Especially since I finished working FT I've noticed my physique go a bit down hill so I'm going to the docs for a full report so I know what to work on to fell better. Will let you know!

[silentC]

Last time I went to a doctor she told me I drink too much. Wont be going back there in a hurry....

[Simomatra]

As some of you are aware I got ill on the way to work seven weeks ago.

After visiting many specialists and a two day stint spent in hospital they are still no closer to naming what it was that has laid me low.

I only gets me after physical exercise. As opposed to Silent C's doctor one doctor prescribed I go home and have two red wines per night.

The check up won't hurt I have just got one of the mystery viruses out there.

The biggest problem getting older is trying to tell the body that you are no longer 21 and bullet proof.

[Iain]

I had a check up a couple of months ago and they do nothing to encourage you back.
Had to have an ultrasound with a bladder at near on full, drank two litres of water about an hour before I went in, sitting in waiting room and my 10am appt passes, busting for a leak, told there has been a delay, yeah, tell Mr Bladder that, 10.45, all too much gotta go, that feels good, come out, Dr will see you now.
Why don't you have a full bladder, we told you what we needed.
Despite all that I got the OK and Dr came close to a KO.

[Daddles]

I'm reminded of the Wizard of Id cartoon where the king goes into the doctor's surgery and says "I'm here for my annual reprimand".

Richard
yes, I'm overdue, will fix

[masoth]

Craig - it's very considerate of you to post and jog the memory of others. I hope all is good news for those who do see thier doctors ............................,
but, I can tell you to be prepared to spend more time away from home than you do in your shed.:confused:
My last three years have been hellish - sitting in waiting rooms is not fun, as said by Iain, and my a..e is no longer round and attractive to women.

soth

[woodbe]

Been there, done that, about a month ago.

After much poking and prodding, bloodtests and stethescopes etc, the Doc announced I was very fit and would probably live to a hundred Cholesterol was 3. something and BP was in the upper normal range.

He noted I hadn't seen him for 3 years, (last time I ricked my back) and when I left, he said 'see you in another 3 years'

Bet he doesn't get a new BMW very often

woodbe.

[Exador]

my a..e is no longer round and attractive to women.

soth

As long as it hasn't become attractive to men!!:eek:

made my appointment for Tuesday next week. I'll let you all know....

[Ashore]

I only gets me after physical exercise. .

Are you implying that this is something new sam, or you just realized your've got it

Exador Good reminder
Once heard this line in a play
" Its easier for a man to die than go to a Doctor "
and unfortunately its too often true, by the time some actually get to a Dr its too late.

Rgds

[Lignum]

Heard Doc Feelgood on the radio a bit back saying that when the blokes go for their Prostate check to go see a female GP because they have smaller fingers:eek:

[Ashore]

Heard Doc Feelgood on the radio a bit back saying that when the blokes go for their Prostate check to go see a female GP because they have smaller fingers:eek:

Or the line
Patient :can you take your ring off Dr it hurts
Doctor : I don't wear a ring thats my wristwatch

[Tikki]

I encourage the girls to get involved here too and not only for the pap we should have every two years. After twenty odd years of having to ask my GP to take my blood pressure I went to another doc yesterday (a concerned friend actually contacted him about my weight problem) and this morning I have parted with four huge vials of blood for every test imaginable. For the first time in my life I have found a GP who is interested in my health, even though he doesn't agree I have a weight problem ... seems I'll have to battle on with that myself .
What I'm saying here is that if your doctor doesn't insist you have an annual grease and oil change, request one (or find a new vet). From my experience it appears some GP's will quite happily take your $'s to address your immediate concerns but not your overall/long term health.

Cheers
Tikki

[Iain]

I have parted with four huge vials of blood

Ye Gods Tikki, there'd be nothing left of you:eek:
Wish I had that sort of a weight problem, and my cholesterol level is 3, believe it or not.

[Tikki]

Ye Gods Tikki, there'd be nothing left of you:eek:
Wish I had that sort of a weight problem ...

Believe me Iain, it's VERY easy to lose weight ... trying to gain it is much more difficult.

Cheers
Tikki