Should I go to the doctor ?

masterkay

TomsMom wrote: »

This is a subject very close to home.

Since returning from holiday in February, many people have told my husband he doesn't look well. It was fairly understandable as he had a virus and chest infection whilst we were away and he just thought that this had "taken it out of him" and he was taking a while to get back on his feet.

I'm sorry to hear about your husband TomsMom. I hope everything works out OK.

I think this situation is slightly different to the OP. Your husband has been sick and taken time getting better so there was reason to be looking worse and also these infections can be caused by other things.

To the OP
If you feel well and you aren't pale (looking anemic), puffy (retaining water), red (variety of conditions), yellow (liver probs) or anything that suggests a medical condition then I doubt there is a need for a doctor. If it helps you feel better go and get a checkup.

mr_rush

go have a chat. its not a bad idea to occasionally see your doctor for a check up.

LadyMorticia

I'd go to the doctor for a full health MOT, just to check things over. I know that sometimes I look ill before I actually get ill.lol.

xx

absolutebounder

The doctors are busy enough with all the hypochondriacs anyway. If you feel fine keep it that way. look in the mirror and as someone else said change the make up if needed. If you go to the doctor you will probably be filled with scare stories as to what it might be while they do tests. the experience would probably turn you into a hypochondriac. Dont forget that because of the mind body connection if you believe something is wrong it is much more likely that it will be which is why it is medical fact that hypochondriacs suffer more illnesses than normal people.
If everyone had to pay £50 per doctors consultation there would suddeny be almost vacant waiting rooms and the nations health would be a lot better.
Enjoy feeling fine.

keelykat

In the area i live in, we are asked in once a year for a health check with the nurse (weight, blood pressure, blood tests, generally check how things are)-maybe you could ask about this?

But to be honest-if you feel fine etc-i wouldnt waste the gp's time.

I did pester the gp once, but because i personally felt ill and had no explaination as to what was up. so i asked for the blood tests/urine sample etc. That in my opinion was ok-i didnt feel right/had symptoms etc.

Hope nothing is wrong though, take care,

keely.

mto

Thanks for all the feedback. I've decided not to go to the doctor as I do actually feel OK at the moment. Sadly, it's probably just old age creeping up on me , but everyones just too polite to say :rolleyes:.

Got2change

Golden rule in my house: Never just casually tell anyone they look tired or ill (unless there is a genuine concern); all it usually means is "You look old".
It is worthwhile though to say it to someone nasty/you don't like who looks fine; gets them thinking.
(Beeyach? Moi?)

moneysaving_pharmacist

absolutebounder wrote: »

The doctors are busy enough with all the hypochondriacs anyway. If you feel fine keep it that way. look in the mirror and as someone else said change the make up if needed. If you go to the doctor you will probably be filled with scare stories as to what it might be while they do tests. the experience would probably turn you into a hypochondriac. Dont forget that because of the mind body connection if you believe something is wrong it is much more likely that it will be which is why it is medical fact that hypochondriacs suffer more illnesses than normal people.
If everyone had to pay £50 per doctors consultation there would suddeny be almost vacant waiting rooms and the nations health would be a lot better.
Enjoy feeling fine.

Doctors busy? I wish I had the luxury of spending 10 minutes with each patient I saw instead of doing five things at the same time for the whole day.

And as for charging £50 per GP consultation - are you totally bonkers? You obviously don't work in healthcare otherwise you would know that by far the largest users of services are the elderly and the young - the very people who tend to have the least amount of money. Charging per GP visit would actually increase NHS costs as people would leave things longer before they saw their GP and there would be less preventative treatments. Its hard enough as it is to persuade some people to see their GP when they need to, but it would be impossible if they had to pay £50.

suki1964

mto wrote: »

Thanks for all the feedback. I've decided not to go to the doctor as I do actually feel OK at the moment. Sadly, it's probably just old age creeping up on me , but everyones just too polite to say :rolleyes:.

You know if you are over 40 and not seen a GP in a while its always worth popping in for a check up - BP etc. Maybe your GP has a nurse clinic? Our nurse is a diamond and you can see her about anything and everything - nothing is too small a problem

absolutebounder

moneysaving_pharmacist wrote: »

Doctors busy? I wish I had the luxury of spending 10 minutes with each patient I saw instead of doing five things at the same time for the whole day.

And as for charging £50 per GP consultation - are you totally bonkers? You obviously don't work in healthcare otherwise you would know that by far the largest users of services are the elderly and the young - the very people who tend to have the least amount of money. Charging per GP visit would actually increase NHS costs as people would leave things longer before they saw their GP and there would be less preventative treatments. Its hard enough as it is to persuade some people to see their GP when they need to, but it would be impossible if they had to pay £50.

Obviously has forgotten the NHS is only 60 yrs old.:rolleyes:
Many countries dont have NHS also have fewrer hypochondriacs. I have old and young patients and I charge more than £50 but then they do get an hour or so.