Going to the Doctor for check ups?

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I have to get a physical every 6 months for my job. The aviation medical examiner, who's also a GP, that I go to gives a complete physical, except no bloodwork. The FAA just changed the rule to allow me to get a physical once a year, however in a year and a half, when I turn 40 I'll have to go back to every 6 months. I also had to get an EKG at 35 and after I'm 40 I'll have to get an EKG once a year unless I leave aviation.

Do you get drug tested?

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

That's to bad because it just might save your life one day ..

Milking the prostate like in Road Trip..lol

 

[ERJ-145CA]

Do you get drug tested?

Not at the physical, they check the urine for sugar there to screen for diabetes. I am subject to random drug testing, if I see someone with a clipboard standing in the jetway when I pull up I know me or someone in my crew is going to have to go pee in a cup, or possibly breathe in a bag.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Not at the physical, they check the urine for sugar there to screen for diabetes. I am subject to random drug testing, if I see someone with a clipboard standing in the jetway when I pull up I know me or someone in my crew is going to have to go pee in a cup, or possibly breathe in a bag.

That's probably a good thing..I wouldn't want Snoop Dogg as my pilot like in the movie Soul Plane..



I'll most likely go to the Doctor when I turn 30...and at what age does the check-up involve a finger up your ass?

 

[drjeff]

That's probably a good thing..I wouldn't want Snoop Dogg as my pilot like in the movie Soul Plane..



I'll most likely go to the Doctor when I turn 30...and at what age does the check-up involve a finger up your ass?

With no significant family history, and assuming your in "decent" overall health, The 'ol lubed up, gloved finger won't need to probe your backdoor until you pass through the big 40. Unless their is a significant finding/history, they won't video tape your colon until you hit the big 50. Atleast those are the standards that my GP goes by.

The way technology is going though GSS, with the virtual 3-D catscan technology that is evolving rapidly, they may just have a way to check your exit ramp predictably without you feeling like your Doc should have to buy you dinner or a drink after the event by the time you reach those ages (atleast if your healthcare carrier will cover the procedure )

 

[Moe Ghoul]

With no significant family history, and assuming your in "decent" overall health, The 'ol lubed up, gloved finger won't need to probe your backdoor until you pass through the big 40. Unless their is a significant finding/history, they won't video tape your colon until you hit the big 50. Atleast those are the standards that my GP goes by.

The way technology is going though GSS, with the virtual 3-D catscan technology that is evolving rapidly, they may just have a way to check your exit ramp predictably without you feeling like your Doc should have to buy you dinner or a drink after the event by the time you reach those ages (atleast if your healthcare carrier will cover the procedure )

Find a hot female doctor and let her rock yer world.:idea: Just check for long finger nails.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Find a hot female doctor and let her rock yer world.:idea: Just check for long finger nails.

Good point..as long as I remember not to let out any grunts or animal noises...lol....hee-haw hee-haw..lol

 

[o3jeff]

They did my first prostate check at 35, no family history.

 

[bvibert]

They did my first prostate check at 35, no family history.

Maybe your doctor just likes you.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Find a hot female doctor and let her rock yer world.:idea: Just check for long finger nails.

Female Doc.-"Ok all done here."
Me- "Ok, turn around my turn!":lol:

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

With no significant family history, and assuming your in "decent" overall health, The 'ol lubed up, gloved finger won't need to probe your backdoor until you pass through the big 40. Unless their is a significant finding/history, they won't video tape your colon until you hit the big 50. Atleast those are the standards that my GP goes by.

The way technology is going though GSS, with the virtual 3-D catscan technology that is evolving rapidly, they may just have a way to check your exit ramp predictably without you feeling like your Doc should have to buy you dinner or a drink after the event by the time you reach those ages (atleast if your healthcare carrier will cover the procedure )

I hope they have the new technology by the time I'm 40...and dinner and a drink from a Dr..all I ever get is a Lollipop and 45 minutes in the waiting room reading 4 month old issues of Newsweek..lol

 

[deadheadskier]

They did my first prostate check at 35, no family history.

Last time I was at the Doctor I was two years ago...31. No physical prostate exam, but I did have PSA tests done because of the history with my father.

 

[ccskier]

Had my annual last week, dodged the finger bullet for another year. Saw the glove and lube while I was waiting, had to ask, thankfully she said I have 3+ years, checks around 35. Maybe will have a hotter doc by then.

 

[gorgonzola]

oh crap its been 8-9 years since my last complete physical for a new life insurance policy (as a non-smoker! woot). saw the doc a few times in between for some nasty bites (prophlactic lyme disease antibiotic treatments), some (hep c?) shots when went to Russia to adopt our son, and the ER for a dislocated shoulder (hockey). Its something i'v been meaning to do but procrastinating, as i'm do for the old reach through...hmmmm, i should hit the dermatlogist too

ah i just read this from last october - my new years res was to go to the doc for a once over (and through). i'm gonna make the appt today. a local mtb'er and all around nice guy dropped dead at 50 last week on a training ride for an upcoming 600 mi cancer perimeter ride - scary stuff....

 

[drjeff]

to all the guys on the board (since we tend to be the biggest offenders), we're NOT indestructable and just like our cars need some routine maintenance and "safety checks" every now and then to make sure things are in good running order!

 

[Geoff]

They did my first prostate check at 35, no family history.

Just wait until you turn 50 and get the routine colonoscopy.

My paternal grandfather and a paternal uncle died of prostate cancer. I get the PSA screening every year as part of my blood workup.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

to all the guys on the board (since we tend to be the biggest offenders), we're NOT indestructable and just like our cars need some routine maintenance and "safety checks" every now and then to make sure things are in good running order!

I haven't been to the family Dr. in 9 years and my parents are bugging me to go..so I might go in a few months...I mainly go to the eye Dr. and Dentist..anyway what good is having nice teeth and eyes if you have a heart attack at 30..

 

[WWF-VT]

I go for the routine physical / blood work once a year. Have to agree with drjeff:

"Bottomline, a little regular preventative care can go along way to early diagnosis and potentially much easier treatment of a vast number of disease processes that routinely "don't hurt" until its a BAD thing"

 

[RootDKJ]

I'm about a year overdue for regular physical and eye doctor. I'll set something up soon enough.

 

[Grassi21]

Once a year for me. I started getting the ol' check of the oil when I was 30. But I have diverticulitis and have been a victim of the dreaded "scope" already.