How often do you go for full "physicals"?

For my job I am required to get a physical every year, so I have no choice in the matter, so no they don't scare me, I am used to them by now.

No such thing is done here, you just come as you have a problem. They simply won't have the time for checkups like that. But as a med student we practice on each other for the physicals about once a month, so I get a full physical once a month pretty much anyways.

Such packages are available in big corporate hospitals but it is not affordable. Whenever we fell ill we go to doctor for particular problem, that is all.

Once a year for a full physical. I have allergy problems and actually see my doctor every 6 months to make sure everything is OK and no new problems. I have blood tests scheduled for June and my appointment is in July. They will give me my next set of appointments for 6 months later at that appointment. My husband is a diabetic and he sees his doctor ever 3 - 4 months plus a full physical once a year. Not going for a couple years is like Russian Roulette. My husband had not been going in for his physical for about 4 years and when he went they found out he was diabetic (he just didn't realize it). If he had been going regularly they would have caught it before he actually became diabetic and a few dietary changes would have kept it away for many years.

To be honest, I'm afraid of doctors, so I try to avoid going unless there's something seriously wrong. My doctor is basically a blonde Cruella DeVille; she's tall, anorexically thin, and with a voice deepened from chain-smoking. She scolds me as if she's my mother, but she's overall pretty cool. I change my doctor about every year, though, because of insurance plans or whatever. But generally I go for checkups once a year or less. It's not really anything for me to worry about; I'm still young (17) and overall healthy, except for bad circulation and some minor problems every now and then. But still, I'm always uncomfortable with the thought of someone getting so upclose to my body, and of course, there's the possibility something really will be seriously wrong.

I would have to say that I am indeed afraid of getting a physical. I have not gotten a full physical since I was 18 years old. (I am now 39) I guess this should concern me...should it? cheers

I used to be much better at going to the OB/GYN every year, but I got bad about it for a few years. Last year was my first full physical since I was in junior high (25+ years) and I'm actually due for this years. I need to call and make that appt - thanks for reminding me!

I go once a year, and found out this year, that my cholesterol is a little high, and I have a vitamin D deficiency, so, if I hadn't gone, I never would have known. Yes, it scares me, but, I bite the bullet, put on the paper gown, and get on with it.

Last time, I used to do some comprehensive blood tests and cancer markers on a yearly basis. Now, it has been more than 3 years since my last checkup and I have not done any. Simply because there were some recommendations that checkups need not be done regularly. I choose to take this wise recommendation and not waste money.

I hate physicals and only go when necessary. I can't even remember the last real physical I have had, it's been a few years. I get check ups for other stuff, but no physicals. I do get nervous, but only because I don't like to be poked and prodded..lol!

when i graduated from college,i got a full check ups in my college hospital.have no illness,my body is good and health.years go by,and my age also be a younger man,so we should care our health,health is full of money,no good body, money can't be earning.so i think it is usefull to make a full checkups in periodic.

Hi!maddysmommy! You choose a good topic.Well,I have a full checkups with doctor at the beginning of each new semester.The full checkups are held by our university.I do care about my eyesight,weight,height and blood pressure.These four options are important to me,especially my blood pressure.

My dad is a doctor and I've no problem ! I've read many of his books and have learnt a lot and to maintain my health :). So, there should be no problems for me. And no, physicals don't scare me. I check up with my dad once a week !

I haven't had a physical for over 30 years, and No I'm not Scared! I stay away from the Dr. because I'm healthy and I want to enjoy my good health. If I had a physical the Dr.would bend over backwards to find a problem (he would succeed) and then I would no longer be able to enjoy good health. I believe that all disease begins in the Mind. So when the Dr. tells me I'm sick and gives me some pills I will began to feel sick. After all its the Dr.'s job to find medical problems, and I believe that most Md's are very good at doing what they are trained to do. If its not broke don't fix it! Is there anybody else out there with the courage to stay away from the Medical Society?