Wellness

[Luvsmyfam]

just got back from my dr appt.low and behold,I am down 6 lbs,and BP was perfect.in the next few weeks,i have to have blood drawn.what I don't understand,in July I have 2 checkups.one for medicare, I will have part b by then and 1 for wellness.front desk told me medicare requires this.all new to me.

[xrayrox]

you do not have to get the Medicare well check. I have said no for 5 yrs . I refuse as it's a BS check up . Bp, pulse ,Weight that's it. They can't talk to you about any problems or order tests as they won't be covered. You can just keep saying no. They can't make you do it.

[Love my grandkids]

@Luvsmyfam That's good news. I *always* ask why something is needed to be done and I always get an answer.

Check with your doc's office and ask what the blood draw is for. It's likely a good reason but it's always best to be pro-active and keep informed.

That's been my mantra for 40 years.

[pupwhipped]

Uh, mine did not go as well. My white coat syndrome was on full display today, I gained five pounds in a year, and I experienced the worst pap smear I've ever had in my entire life.😩😲😱  

[Luvsmyfam]

@Love my grandkids it is for normal things like potassium, cholesterol, and something else she said.im just glad visit is over.sometimes I tend to stress over nothing.

[Luvsmyfam]

@pupwhipped if you don't mind me asking,do you have to have another pap smear?I remember those days.i dreaded getting one.very uncomfortable

[HonestLife]

@Love my grandkids  I always ask "Why" for every single test any healthcare provider wants. We need to advocate for our own health. I once had an unnecessary test done, questioned it afterwards, by then it didn't matter. Always ask "Why" or "What is this for?". 

[pupwhipped]

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@Luvsmyfam wrote:

@pupwhipped if you don't mind me asking,do you have to have another pap smear?I remember those days.i dreaded getting one.very uncomfortable.

@Luvsmyfam, I'm having some issues (pain/burning) so I just went to the new Physician's Assistant at my PCP's office as I could get an appt. there quicker. Checking for UTI and other causes for the pain. She did tell me today that if this pap smear comes back okay then I would not need to have anymore. All I'll say is if this ends up being my last one, I went out with a REAL BANG!!! Have mercy! 😩 

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[Lucky Charm]

@pupwhipped @Luvsmyfam  Paps are the worst!  I always said I'd do a mammogram a day if I never had to have another pap.  I don't have to get one every year, but I wonder if there is an age you reach where they don't do them anymore.

[pupwhipped]

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@Lucky Charm wrote:

@pupwhipped @Luvsmyfam  Paps are the worst!  I always said I'd do a mammogram a day if I never had to have another pap.  I don't have to get one every year, but I wonder if there is an age you reach where they don't do them anymore.

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@Lucky Charm, this pap literally was THE worst. Ha! The PA told me today that after the age of 65 they're no longer necessary. But, of course, you should ask your own doctor about this. After the doozy I had today I do hope I'm done!