Doctor

**PJ's Mom** · 09-30-2004, 09:55 AM

I can go to the dentist without a problem. Will make the appt. and keep it with a smile.

Not the doctor, though.

**Tina** · 09-30-2004, 10:17 AM

I go every year...I don't really like going. But I know that I need to.

**Tonya** · 09-30-2004, 10:36 AM

I don't need checkups, I still wind up in there every 6 months on average. I'm always sick or something.

**smokey the elder** · 09-30-2004, 10:46 AM

I have to go pretty often to make sure my thyroid meds are on track.

**chrissycat21** · 09-30-2004, 03:41 PM

I go to my regular doctor once a year and whenever I'm sick and just can't get rid of whatever it is. I hate the doctor!

**Aspen and Misty** · 09-30-2004, 03:49 PM

UGHH!!

I only go to the doctor if I'm on my death bed!

I hate that place

PJ's Mom - My mom's dad has Skin Cancer, my mom's mom had Ovarian cancer and my dad's mom had Breast Cancer in both breast. I'm so scared to get old!

Originally posted by lute
i am more scared of the dentist though.

I go to the dentist every 3 months!!! Not that bad, really.

Ash

**ChrisH** · 09-30-2004, 03:59 PM

My doctor is really nice, he explains everything and is easy to talk to. Still only go see him when I have to though.

As it happens I had to go see him yesterday for my yearly medication review. (Result; a doubling up on some pills and a need to return on the 14th Oct for a spiro-something re-test and flu jab)

**Miss Meow** · 09-30-2004, 06:57 PM

I only go if I have to for a yearly checkup, pap smear etc.

I used to have the best doctor and we were on a first name basis. I remember having the start of a monster migraine and having to see him but he was about to go home because he also had a migraine

. He waited for me even though he looked like death warmed up and had an IV drip hanging out of his hand so he could try to stop his migraine, the poor thing!

He's too far away now and I am really disappointed with my local doctors. I haven't found a good, insightful, into preventative medicine one yet.

**Tollers-n-Dobes** · 09-30-2004, 07:03 PM

I go when I feel I need to, it's not something I like to do all the time. It's just part of life

**micki76** · 09-30-2004, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by PJ's Mom
Cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure all run in my family. My mom is constantly on my back to go have a checkup. I think I'm afraid that the doctor will find something wrong with me.

I understand your fear, but almost EVERYTHING is treatable, curable, or manageable if caught early. Yearly check ups saved me from ovarian cancer.

GO!

**kingrattus** · 09-30-2004, 10:06 PM

I'm forced to go every 3 months (except my last walk in dor messed up & gave me a year & 1/2 of meds muahahaha).

I have to go every 3 months because I don't have a family dr in this city & cannot get to my old one & if I want my meds. I have to see the dr. Stupid family Dr. shortage.

**GoldenRetrLuver** · 09-30-2004, 10:08 PM

I go to the doctor's every once in a while. Mostly for my screwed up back, which has been acting up lately.

I don't mind going to the dentist/orthodontist. You kinda get used to having people sticking their fingers in your mouth with having braces.

I go to the orthodontist every 6-8 weeks to get them tightened and looked at, and I go to the dentist twice a year for teeth cleaning.

**Chica** · 10-01-2004, 08:27 AM

Hi,
Okay, I go to the doctor for a physical every year. I get bloodwork done, pap, mamogram. It is smart to do this because you never know if you develope something. If you catch it early, you will be a survivor. If not, you know!!!! I had a lump in my breast for the first time in my life at age 42. It was caught early and removed. It was CANCER! SO I HAD TO HAVE CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION TREATMENTS. I'M FINE AND CANCER FREE FOR OVER 10 YEARS!
LOL FROM CHICAS'S MOM

**DJFyrewolf36** · 10-01-2004, 10:46 AM

I try to avoid the doctor as much as possible lol. I have to go to my yearly "girl" visits (annoying as all get out because my OBGYN likes to make small talk while she has her fingers in not so plesant places

) and I only go to my regular Dr when something is wrong. He annoys me so much sometimes. Last time I went in with a URI and the first thing out of his mouth was a perky "How are you?"

Just fine, can I get a cookie now? (I actually said that, he just gave me a half smile raised eybrow look lol)

I hate dotctors. But with moms Diabetes I have to get checked out every once in a while.