Rheumatologist Check Up Today
By Marlina
@marlina (154165)
Canada
April 6, 2016 7:08am CST
Later on during the day I have to go and have my checkup at the rheumatologist clinic.
Not looking forward to but it needs to be done a few times a year. I have prepared a list of questions for him and hope to get some answers.
Then, he will send me to my other specialists and here it starts again: the round of seeing doctors and have more tests.
Sometimes I get so tired of all this.
Do you have lots of doctors appointments too?
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
6 Apr 16
I wish I did in a way but I am scared to go near them here my friend.
I hope it goes very well for you there at the clinic.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
6 Apr 16
@marlina Yes the ones here are appalling Marlina..they have no compassion and no desire to listen or treat. Or at least the ones that my insurance will pay.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
6 Apr 16
@Corbin5 It is really frustrating isnt it Deborah..they have such long educations yet seem to be quite useless.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
Fortunately, I don't. But I do go to the dentist every month because I'm wearing braces.
I'm afraid of going to the doctor and I only do so when I have something very serious. I hope I won't have any serious health issues in the future.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
7 Apr 16
@marlina Just a normal thing here. When people visit a doctor it means they're sick and we don't want to hear that we are sick or that we have a serious illness. It's like going to the dentist.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Apr 16
No not so much. I have to get my blood checked a couple times a year and then one visit to the doctor.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Apr 16
@marlina Yes I am quite healthy,I have bad knees but that is part of aging isn't it. I am sorry that you have to go through testing, it is no fun.
@Juliaacv (48633)
• Canada
6 Apr 16
@marlina Yeah, but we have to be thankful for our healthcare that allows us that. I see specialists for a few things, and then have to be tested for so many other things, plus constantly monitored on things. I've got a complicated body I guess.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Apr 16
I go the end of the month for blood work and then follow-up for six month checking up...nothing serious. Then in Aug. the kidney specialist. Good luck.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Apr 16
@marlina Thanks, it should be fingers crossed.
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@fawkes62 (1276)
• United States
7 Apr 16
I don't really have lots of doctors appointments but I do have to go to the clinic regularly to get my blood checked to make sure my blood thinners are at the right level. I have to do that at least monthly unless it's too high or low, then I have to go in weekly or every two weeks until it levels off again. Good luck at your appointment.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Apr 16
I really hate to do all the tests when you are not sick. I did this and the heart doctor told me to go away, come back if I get sick.
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@GardenGerty (157865)
• United States
6 Apr 16
I remember that you had lots of conflicts with your doctor in Jonesboro. Perhaps this will be a better situation and you will get the treatment you need quicker and with less disagreement. He should not have to run the tests that have already been run.
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@jobelbojel (34730)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
Thankfully, I haven't been to the doctor for a year, the last time I had a medical check-up was on March 2015. I hope all is well with you.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
6 Apr 16
be nice if all this could be done on one day in one place
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@Marilynda1225 (80147)
• United States
6 Apr 16
Thankfully I am in pretty good health and only have to go to the doctor for routine check-ups. Good luck with your appointment today
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