People that are always going to the doctor

debodun

debodun

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I've known a few people that seem to spend their life in doctor's offices. A woman my mom knew was always telling about her latest doctor's visit. One time when she started in, being a cheeky teenager then, I piped up "What disease did you have this week?" My mom kicked me under the table.

A woman in our church is always telling about her ailments and how many time she went to see doctors that week. The other week she had a bruise on the back of her and and had to run around and show everyone with a story of how she got it and her doctor's visit.

I don't mean to be critical since one never know if there could be a serious problem, but some really strike me as being overly concerned about their health - and also overly vocal about it. They could just print out some pamphlets and pass them out?
 

Some people aren't lucky enough to enjoy good health and have to be at the doctors' more often than others. ...especially at this age.

I happen to be one of them..I don't go on about it to anyone who will listen, in fact it would probably make me feel a little better if I could share but I feel I'd be judged for ''always' complaining..... so I don't.... but just remember there are a lot of people who are poorly and fearful of their illness and who might have not anyone else to talk to about it...
 

twinkles said:
i only go every 4 months to get my prescriptions filled
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That's not excessive and you go for a real need. I am calling out those that go if they burp or hiccup.

One doctor I went to once had me coming back ever 3 months for which I could never see the purpose. She'd walk in the exam room, say "How are you doing?", I'd say "Fine." Then she'd say "Okay, see you in 3 months." and submit a $150 bill to my insurance.
 
One doctor I went to once had me coming back ever 3 months for which I could never see the purpose. She'd walk in the exam room, say "How are you doing?", I'd say "Fine." Then she'd say "Okay, see you in 3 months." and submit a $150 bill to my insurance.
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I'm in that group. I get blood tests every 3 months when I go in, but the doc spends about 3 minutes in the room. Then I go for a blood draw. He insists on this, and Medicare/supplement pays for everything. I think it's excessive, but he thinks that continual testing will catch things early. I think he's making a bunch of money from me as I'm on the same maintenance meds I've been on for years.
 
I hate going to the Dr. and will find any excuse to not go. Due to my employment I always have had great health insurance so I do have a physical every year and of course a flu shot. I guess I am blessed with good health. My mother was a hypochondriac! She was always complaining and exaggerating non existent symptoms. Accompanying her to the Dr was always a headache inducing experience.
 
I guess most of us know someone like that; another bid for attention in many cases. Of course there are people who have numerous health issues and I'm sure they'd rather NOT spend so much time with doctors.
 
I noticed that also. Sometimes I think that's all they have in their life is doctor appointments. I've been lucky and can't remember the last time I went to the doctor. I did notice that some people who do spend half their life in doctors offices have no choice because once you get on a drug that you need they have you hooked. A few visits later they say you need another drug or to see a specialist who will also put you on something. Very dangerous because now you are mixing meds. I saw this many times when I was working for public health. No wonder that's all they have to talk about and of course we will always have hypochondriacs among them.
 
I drop in occasionally to see if there are new issues of "Playboy" mags in the waiting room.

Otherwise I go if there are any BIG changes in my health. Then I make an appointment.
 
hollydolly said:
Some people aren't lucky enough to enjoy good health and have to be at the doctors' more often than others. ...especially at this age.

I happen to be one of them..I don't go on about it to anyone who will listen, in fact it would probably make me feel a little better if I could share but I feel I'd be judged for ''always' complaining..... so I don't.... but just remember there are a lot of people who are poorly and fearful of their illness and who might have not anyone else to talk to about it...
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That's me too. I don't share much of my medical history with others as its personal and only share here if I think it will help someone else. My doctor takes as much time with me, I am thankful I have not had to go much this year and hope its the same this year.
 
debodun said:
That's not excessive and you go for a real need. I am calling out those that go if they burp or hiccup.

One doctor I went to once had me coming back ever 3 months for which I could never see the purpose. She'd walk in the exam room, say "How are you doing?", I'd say "Fine." Then she'd say "Okay, see you in 3 months." and submit a $150 bill to my insurance.
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What do you mean you're "calling them out"? If people want to get medical attention to eae their mind, rule something out, or feel better they have a right to do so. It doesn't affect you and it's not costing you anything.

If someone talking about their medical issues bothers you, tell them "I'm sorry you're having medical problems, but that's private and I'd rather you not share it with me."
 
retiredtraveler said:
I'm in that group. I get blood tests every 3 months when I go in, but the doc spends about 3 minutes in the room. Then I go for a blood draw. He insists on this, and Medicare/supplement pays for everything. I think it's excessive, but he thinks that continual testing will catch things early. I think he's making a bunch of money from me as I'm on the same maintenance meds I've been on for years.
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I used to have a doctor like that. Wouldn't give me blood pressure Rx unless I went in quarterly and had a full blood panel done. Then made me schedule another office visit to hear my "test results." I ditched the money grubber and found a new doctor. She sees me once a year unless I'm sick. Calls in my BP Rx and I'm good to go. She responds to emails within a couple of hours and posts test results on their internet portal so I don't need an office visit to hear that my cholesterol is still high. :D
 
I think the best policy is Don't ask, don't tell!

When you are with friends you should be able to find something much nicer to talk about than aches, pains, tests and treatments.
 
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Now we know how many people waste their money.

A friend of mine had an elective surgery several years ago
and the surgery caused her health and lifestyle problems.

Unless it is truly a medical emergency [like when I broke my arm]
I wait a certain amount of days to see if my body will cure itself
which it usually does.
 
KingsX said:
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Now we know how many people waste their money.

A friend of mine had an elective surgery several years ago
and the surgery caused her health and lifestyle problems.

Unless it is truly a medical emergency [like when I broke my arm]
I wait a certain amount of days to see if my body will cure itself
which it usually does.
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I do the same thing. My neighbor always tells me to go to the doctor when I have a cold. Why? There's nothing they can do about a cold and there's no sense waiting in a room full of people with the flu for a doctor to tell you you have a cold and to go home and drink plenty of liquids, etc. Makes no sense to me.
 
I hate going to the doctor and I rarely go unless I really need to. But I have no problem with people who see the doctor often, it's their body and if they think they need something checked out, they should do it. We all have to follow our instincts when it comes to taking care of ourselves.
 
I avoid doctors whenever possible. Never was good for nothing but antibiotics for the flu, and last couple years ain't even good for that. 9 times out of 10 just a waste of time (okay, doctors are good at doing that).
 
debodun said:
I've known a few people that seem to spend their life in doctor's offices.

I don't mean to be critical since one never know if there could be a serious problem, but some really strike me as being overly concerned about their health - and also overly vocal about it. They could just print out some pamphlets and pass them out?
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I'm grateful that I don't need to spend my life in doctors' offices. People who do may feel better if they can share their health concerns.
 
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