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Permalink Reply by Dennard on February 15, 2010 at 2:21pm

I can handle visits to specialists such as my dentist and optometrist. The physicals are what I loath. I don't get sick very often at all, so it works for me.

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Permalink Reply by David Shevenell on February 16, 2010 at 9:13am

You know, I'm glad to see so many people here don't like the doctors, either. I don't mind the dentist, have no fear of bleeding, pain, or needles...but for some reason I have a severe phobia about the doctors. I haven't been in for a physical in about 16 years, and have only been in twice in that time: Once for costo-chondritis, and the other was for a bad case of the flu.

What's weird is I want to go. If I could have any wish in the world, it would be to go in for a check up. I've gotten help from a therapist about it, but their advise was pretty much, "Well, you need to see a doctor so we can put you on medicine". Thanks, but no thanks. I just want to get my phobia down to a fear. I have no problems confronting fears (heights, flying, spiders)...but doctors are beyond fear with me. It kind of sucks.

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Permalink Reply by jonathan on February 16, 2010 at 1:12pm

Another thing that I really hate are hospitals. I dont like the smell, the bright lights, the noises...it all freaks me out.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C on February 16, 2010 at 1:28pm

I avoid the doctor appointment if it is a general illness (cold, flu) since I believe time heals most of these ailments in short order. I do however go to the doctor for regular checkups: dentist every 9 months, family doctor 1-2 a year, eye exam every other year.

I have insurance but my deductible is very large, so those visits come from my pocket. I believe it is important to keep track of my health so if there is a problem it can be compared to my general health over the last several years.

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Permalink Reply by Tucker Peterson on February 16, 2010 at 5:58pm

i grew up the son of a nurse and an oral surgeon, so going to the doctor was a relief from my parents! Doctors-who-aren't-your-father use local anesthetic when they put sutures in the 2" gash on your head! And nurses-who-aren't-your-mother don't say, when you get said gash, "Don't bleed on my new carpet!"

I'm lucky that I have a set of really great doctors. I've had health issues all my life, and they're really on top of it. It helps that they knew my parents, so they feel like they're looking out for a friend's kid.

My girlfriend, now, I have to drag her to the doctor. It's interesting, that I've always had medical insurance, and she hasn't, until her current job. I wonder how much that plays into it.

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Permalink Reply by Charles Indelicato on February 24, 2012 at 2:13pm

At least 2 times each year I donate blood -- they check pulse, BP, & temp, but that's all.

Each year I get a flu shot - even less of an 'exam' than giving blood.

 

I think the last time I had a physical was 8 years ago (and probably more than that for the one before it).  I have no health complaints, feel fine, etc.   But once a decade is a routine even I can follow, so I'll be at the appointment Monday night.  

 

It's not cost, it's not hate of the exam, it's just never been something I've been concerned with getting done.  There's always too many other things that need to be done that take priority,

 

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Permalink Reply by Michael Morris on February 28, 2012 at 7:40pm

I will give my body sometime to get better. Usually about a week, unless it's extremely painful. If I'm still feeling crummy I will go. That's just me. I've always had decent healthcare and it was free when I was in the Navy. It's just how I am.

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Permalink Reply by James Black on February 28, 2012 at 7:54pm

I read this post... and not to get off topic but I am marrying a doctor...  Wonder if I will be able to avoid her!  HA HA HA

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Permalink Reply by Michael Morris on February 28, 2012 at 7:56pm

Unlikely unless you have exactly one apple per day. I hear that works.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Benton on February 28, 2012 at 8:58pm

I don't typically go because in the past I've been able to take care of the problem better myself!

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Permalink Reply by Liam O. on February 28, 2012 at 11:06pm

I avoid going when not necessary, I go when it is.

The full story is this: I've had some life threatening illnesses in my life that resulted in chronic and life altering issues. For the most part these issues are manageable, not treatable, and while incredibly inconvenient, not normally dangerous. I thank the doctors that have kept me alive and made my life easier.

I've also been injured. A lot. I was a parents worst nightmare. Constant breaks, sprains, foreign bodies lodged in my ear canal, perforated eardrums, dislocations, concussions contusions you name it. A high pain tolerance goes hand in had with injuring yourself on a weekly basis, and when a doctor sees a kid who has been injured and isn't crying or screaming, they tend to assume that the kid isn't that grievously injured, and do dumb things like trying to put my broken, not dislocated, shoulder back in the socket, or missing a perforated eardrum etc. Those doctors can hang for all I care. 

The point is, I know what I'm susceptible to (joint issues, kidney stones, etc) and I know when these hit emergency status, which is rare. I know how I've injured myself and I'm usually competent to decide whether I can walk it off/rest it or if I need to go get it rebroken, reset, or put back in the socket. 

Thats what I base my judgment calls on. If I had an issue that was serious, and really didn't know what was wrong, obviously I'm going to see a doctor.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Airmet on March 1, 2012 at 10:58am

Even though I like my doctor, I always resist going in.  Unless it's a pretty serious or long/annoying health issue.  Part of it is the hassle or the fact that doctor's make me feel really nervous.

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