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I feel totally the same way. It seems they are looking for something when all is fine. If something is hurting me I will then investigate. Since being on Medicare they are always saying do this test and that test and when I ask why, they really can't answer those questions and I, like you don't want to worry about something that may not kill me but the stress will. I explain that theory to Drs. and they shake their heads and do not want anything to do with me. I also am happiest not knowing anything.
What they are doing is preventative tests to make sure no potentially serious medical conditions exist that can be easily treated if caught early such as heart disease, kidney disease, and colon cancer. You might not feel any pain until these conditions worsen to the point of causing pain but by that time they've reached a development stage where it's harder to treat or you may require major surgery. Colon cancer is nothing to mess around with and screenings need to be done after age 50 because any polyps can be removed before they become cancerous tumors. And yes, colon cancer will kill you because you didn't want to know it was lurking inside you, so it's best to get a clean bill of health and KNOW you're good versus taking the I don't want to know approach and die an early death that could have been prevented with recommended medical screenings.
There are two sides of medical treatment with the first being preventive and the second being reactive. It's always best to stay on the preventive side if possible and know where you stand health wise, especially as you age.
I go twice a year to the PCP, but there’s always a chance for a few specialists too. Like this year, I’m supposed to get a colonoscopy and check in with the oncologist.
I go twice a year to the PCP, but there’s always a chance for a few specialists too. Like this year, I’m supposed to get a colonoscopy and check in with the oncologist.
People seem to be so afraid of colonoscopies but they're really not that bad compared to the alternative of having undetected colon cancer. The doctors and outpatient endoscopic facilities that perform them do it like clockwork almost daily so looking at naked rear-ends all day isn't anything new to them and you're usually put to sleep anyway so it's done and over with before you even know it.
People seem to be so afraid of colonoscopies but they're really not that bad compared to the alternative of having undetected colon cancer. The doctors and outpatient endoscopic facilities that perform them do it like clockwork almost daily so looking at naked rear-ends all day isn't anything new to them and you're usually put to sleep anyway so it's done and over with before you even know it.
I was mortified when I had my first colonoscopy. The physical invasion of that part of my body - just the idea of it was traumatizing and sent my blood pressure skyrocketing (I normally have low blood pressure - this was 100% stress-induced).
The prep turned out to be the worst part of it, when all was said and done. Had a second one, and wasn't upset about the procedure itself anymore, since the first one was evident that it was really not a big deal, however distasteful the idea of it might be.
The prep - is absolutely the worst part of the whole ordeal.
I was mortified when I had my first colonoscopy. The physical invasion of that part of my body - just the idea of it was traumatizing and sent my blood pressure skyrocketing (I normally have low blood pressure - this was 100% stress-induced).
The prep turned out to be the worst part of it, when all was said and done. Had a second one, and wasn't upset about the procedure itself anymore, since the first one was evident that it was really not a big deal, however distasteful the idea of it might be.
The prep - is absolutely the worst part of the whole ordeal.
Where I go, it’s like a spa experience. I just think about how I’d rather be me, in lala land, than the poor doctor.
I was mortified when I had my first colonoscopy. The physical invasion of that part of my body - just the idea of it was traumatizing and sent my blood pressure skyrocketing (I normally have low blood pressure - this was 100% stress-induced).
The prep turned out to be the worst part of it, when all was said and done. Had a second one, and wasn't upset about the procedure itself anymore, since the first one was evident that it was really not a big deal, however distasteful the idea of it might be.
The prep - is absolutely the worst part of the whole ordeal.
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ugh!!!, don't even remind me.
I have been putting off my colonoscopy for the last 2 years because every time I want to do it, (to get it over with) some other catastrophie comes up and then I can't.
But, I agree with you, the prep is by far the worst part of it.
Starting by eating light with eggs, then broths, etc.....and then the gatoraide and the powder you have to mix in it, vomit inducing is what it is.
after a while the thought of gatoride is beyond disgusting.
ugh!!!, don't even remind me.
I have been putting off my colonoscopy for the last 2 years because every time I want to do it, (to get it over with) some other catastrophie comes up and then I can't.
But, I agree with you, the prep is by far the worst part of it.
Starting by eating light with eggs, then broths, etc.....and then the gatoraide and the powder you have to mix in it, vomit inducing is what it is.
after a while the thought of gatoride is beyond disgusting.
My last colonoscopy prep was a medium size bottle ( maybe around 8 OZ?) of Miralax mixed with 64 0z of liquid ( light colored, not red or purple) of my choice. I chose Welch's white grape juice, and really didn't find it was bad at all. And the doc commented that it was a good prep.
My last colonoscopy prep was a medium size bottle ( maybe around 8 OZ?) of Miralax mixed with 64 0z of liquid ( light colored, not red or purple) of my choice. I chose Welch's white grape juice, and really didn't find it was bad at all. And the doc commented that it was a good prep.
No solid food the day of the prep.
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I had the yellow gatoraide, but i like you idea better, the whitte grape juice, that actually sound better.
I guess i will have to start to make an appt, ugh, I actually dread it, and I am 2 years overdue.
I had the yellow gatoraide, but i like you idea better, the whitte grape juice, that actually sound better.
I guess i will have to start to make an appt, ugh, I actually dread it, and I am 2 years overdue.
If you like white grape juice, it really isn't bad. I figured that I deserved it if I had to drink that much, and adding the Miralax didn't change the taste or even the consistency. If you put it in the refrigerator ( mix well after you add the Miralax to make sure it's dissolved), it tastes pretty decent cold. You drink an glass every half hour or so over several hours, which makes it easier as well. I took two dulcolax tabs two hours before I started drinking the stuff, some directions include doing this, although the instructions from my doc didn't. But I wanted to ensure a decent prep, so I did.
Best of luck with yours. You will be happy once it's done and you get the good news.
Primary doc wants to see me 2x year (IMO once a year is enough but her office is close so), dermo doc also wants 2x year and gastro PA 1x year to renew my meds for gastro condition. It's really a LOT of doctor appts when dental is added in.
At least I don't have a gyno exam anymore at almost 70.
Also an eye exam every year. I should see my ear doc once a year but since I got hearing aids from Costco he isn't much interested in seeing me. Costco doesn't so yearly hearing tests anymore, I asked because it's been 2 years since getting hearing aids and was told they'd changed policy to every 2 years for hearing tests (no longer every year).
So that is 7 doctor appts a year not counting times that I actually NEED something like antibiotics or a vax (I get that done at CVS). Then add in the times I want to drive my slightly older husband to an appointment where maybe his eyes get dilated or he isn't feeling well enough to drive.
More appointments I haven't done that doctors want me to do: mammogram, bone density and colonoscopy.
Too Too Many Doctors Appointments!!
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