Do You Get Medical Check-Ups?
I was my own worst patient. I only went to the doctor if I absolutely had to. In June I decided to get a physical. I didn’t even have a primary care physician. So, I got one of those now. He has me goes see a cardiologist because my heart was spiking high (220bpm) when I did HIIT session on the spin bike. Had an EKG and found I had “a-flutter.” Got that fixed. Now they are looking at my PSA levels for the prostate. Get to have a biopsy for that. Doc is not concerned, more of a let’s take a cautious approach and check it early.
I actually feel pretty good. I have the normal aches and pain due to arthritic knees, but they have been ok so far this year. I have had to had them drained each year for the past the several. I have been riding my spin bike a lot, so I am going with the story that it has helped.
I consider my health history as pretty positive. I have had a few surgeries (gall bladder, appendix, now the flutter fix) but all-in-all I feel fortunate. The biggest thing is I have had a relatively pain free life. I know people who have chronic pain. I don’t know how they are able to go months and years with it.
I haven’t just ignored doctors. I did the same to dentists. Fortunately, I have had great teeth. I now go to see my dentist each year.
What made no sense was I have good health and dental care from my work. I was paying into them but not using it. Not one of smarter things.
So, I recommend everyone get thorough physical every year. Ask for a comprehensive blood work-up. That can give you early indications of issues. I may have not been a health wise person before, but I am now.
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