cluvsdisney
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 6, 2010
I go for check ups every year but mostly because I take synthroid so I have to,get blood tests & refills.
Unless I'm in pain beyond level 7 of 10, am sick for more than a week, or have a problem that lasts more than 14 days then I go. Otherwise I can't afford to spend money on going to the doctor if I don't have a legit health problem or issue to be seen for. I'm part of the 99.9% of Americans who can't afford health insurance.
Dramatic much?? I'm guessing you find the money for the all important bills like cable and cell phones When DH and I got married 15 years ago we were both in college, working part time jobs. He was 22, I was 20 and the one thing he said was you NEVER go uninsured. He refused to even contemplate marriage until we had secured health insurance. We were both young and very healthy, no issues, non-smokers, non-drinkers. I didn't appreciate the importance of having insurance at that point but he said that was the only way we could get married. I was very glad I listened to him when I was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer at 24!
I do go to the Doctor yearly for a routine physical. Because of having cancer (melanoma) 10 years ago I like to keep on top of my health. I also see my dermatologist and gyno yearly.
Please women, at least visit your gyno annually. I skipped one year. 2008. Felt sick in 2009 at Disneyworld, female type issues. Left a day early. After visit and pap found out I may have cancer. They did biopsies and I did have cancer.
Uterine and cervical.
I am fine now.
But wonder what would have happened if I hadn't skipped a year.
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Hopefully this is not rude but how old were you when diagnosed? I ask because my OB told me at my last appt that they don't do pap smears every year anymore. If you have a normal pap, you then go on a three year cycle. I see her every year for the basic once over (pelvic exam etc..) but I was wondering if the three year rule changes once you hit a certain age.
I am 33 and have had two children. Hoping to have one more but we have been having TTTC and I guess I am getting a little anal about wanting to know everything is working okay (if you know what I mean) so I am curious as to what you have been told about annual paps.
Thanks!
Dramatic much?? I'm guessing you find the money for the all important bills like cable and cell phones When DH and I got married 15 years ago we were both in college, working part time jobs. He was 22, I was 20 and the one thing he said was you NEVER go uninsured. He refused to even contemplate marriage until we had secured health insurance. We were both young and very healthy, no issues, non-smokers, non-drinkers. I didn't appreciate the importance of having insurance at that point but he said that was the only way we could get married. I was very glad I listened to him when I was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer at 24!
I do go to the Doctor yearly for a routine physical. Because of having cancer (melanoma) 10 years ago I like to keep on top of my health. I also see my dermatologist and gyno yearly.
Acklander said:Not everyone can get insurance. I have always been denied because of having had cancer - such is life for many millions. Yes, I have money for cell phones, cable, vacations and loads of other things. I still couldn't buy insurance though.
That being said, I go to the doctors for death bed kind of things. When you're paying 100% out of pocket you get choosy on what you will see a dr for.
death bed person here.
Dramatic much?? I'm guessing you find the money for the all important bills like cable and cell phones When DH and I got married 15 years ago we were both in college, working part time jobs. He was 22, I was 20 and the one thing he said was you NEVER go uninsured. He refused to even contemplate marriage until we had secured health insurance. We were both young and very healthy, no issues, non-smokers, non-drinkers. I didn't appreciate the importance of having insurance at that point but he said that was the only way we could get married. I was very glad I listened to him when I was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer at 24!
I do go to the Doctor yearly for a routine physical. Because of having cancer (melanoma) 10 years ago I like to keep on top of my health. I also see my dermatologist and gyno yearly.
Mariep26 said:Hopefully this is not rude but how old were you when diagnosed? I ask because my OB told me at my last appt that they don't do pap smears every year anymore. If you have a normal pap, you then go on a three year cycle. I see her every year for the basic once over (pelvic exam etc..) but I was wondering if the three year rule changes once you hit a certain age.
I am 33 and have had two children. Hoping to have one more but we have been having TTTC and I guess I am getting a little anal about wanting to know everything is working okay (if you know what I mean) so I am curious as to what you have been told about annual paps.
Thanks!
codimouse said:I was 39. I started having papa at 35 because of endometriosis.
Sandi; sent from my iPhone using DISBoards