Soberwolf

Hello everyone, If you wouldn't mind voting I'd like to see the results & see what the status quo on this is

Holds1325

Id like to point out, that before I quit drinking, id see a doctor maybe once every couple of years for minor things. Now i swear its twice a month since I quit.

Soberpotamus

General practitioner only or do we include dentists, orthodontists and other specialists?

Soberwolf

Medical Dr or GP Soberpotamus

Soberpotamus

It's been one of those things on my mind lately, Wolfie, whether to see one regularly or only as needed. I filled out applications for my husband and myself to see a new GP. We have to "apply" and then be approved. I guess they are very busy. Lol. Feels like I'm applying for a job I'm sure it's a super busy office.

I'm probably going to ask for an overall check-up and mention that I'd like to know about anything out of the ordinary with my blood sugar, liver, kidneys, pancreas.

My grandmother died of cancer, so that is one thing I often wonder - if I'm going to develop cancer at some point. It's useless to worry, but I can't help but be slightly concerned.

Holds1325

Absolutely none of my family have died from cancer, all heart problems at old age or alcohol related issues,

Yet, I am consistently scared of cancer

Della1968

I go to my Dr once a year for a physical and bloodwork. The dermatologist once a year because I tan a lot. Lot's of cancer in my family so even when drinking I kept up with the preventative stuff.

advbike

Yup. Physical once a year with lab work, skin check once a year since I'm living in the tropics. Also the occasional visit to an orthopedic doc when I hurt myself, lol. Sixty years old and no meds yet.

When I was 40, in a high stress management position, and drinking, it seemed like I was at the doctor every other month for one life-threatening illness or another..

brynn

Well....now that I've quit drinking I have more motivation to take care of myself. I have MS so I see my Dr regularly for that and more often if I'm having a flare up.
Since I quit drinking last December I've seen my obgyn, my dentist, and started seeing a chiropractor and acupuncturist regularly.

When I was heavily in my addictions I never went to the Dr. And Honestly, I didn't care whether I lived or died so didn't see the point. Plus, an appointment would cut into my drinking time.

Soberpotamus

I have no physical symptoms other than occasional depression, but I've always had that. We need to have a doctor ready in case something happens though, so I'm going to email these apps back to their office. I've just been holding onto them. Not sure why. I think I just really loathe having to go into that medical environment. The last time I saw a doctor my mother was coming off life support in ICU. Just terrible memories.

esinger

Have to go a couple times a year to get my BP meds. I try to stay away cause they always find something that costs me. Looking forward to having mesh tacked in my stomach this week.

trachemys

Other than nearly drinking myself to death, I have no health problems. I see doctors rarely as they are all still practicing.

brynn

Ouch, esinger!

Lordy, I'm giggling at trach again. Guess I've been hanging around here too much.

Potamus I totally understand

trachemys

Damn, esinger. Hernia surgery? Got a double going on down there.

Giggle with me brynn. My travails are legendarily laughable.

Potamus, lean on us. We're here.

esinger

Yeah double whammy. My super human strength obviously doesn't extend to my groin. Hell getting old.

trachemys

Hate to tell you this: after surgery, it still hurts.

esinger

Yeah, don't tell me that then.

Cascabel

Once a year for a checkup and blood panel. And, I see him anytime I feel the need of medical advice; most recently for a spell of depression.

Soberwolf

Thank you all in your kindness to responding to this

Kallistia

Last time I saw a doctor was when my son was born - many many years ago. :/