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posted: 1/11/2008 at 6:23 AM |
Hey gang, my Father just had surgery for prostate cancer a few months back and because of that (also because it's long overdue) I'm scheduling a complete physical for myself in the next month...I'm turning 31 on the 26th of this month so I'm starting to get where I should probably have a full physical every couple/few years...
Any ideas of what things I should mention to the doctor? I mean, obviously I'll tell him/her that I run but is there anything else I should put on the table? Or for that matter, what should I ask him to check on me? |
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posted: 1/11/2008 at 10:25 AM |
Blood pressure check
Fasting lipid Panel
Head to toe exam
Discuss activities, substance use, job/life stress
Everything else is voodoo. |
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posted: 1/11/2008 at 1:37 PM |
| May want to make sure all your shots are up to date. I went to the doctor last year after a long respite to find that I needed a tetanus booster. We also discussed vaccination for Hepatitis A & B (Twinrix) as my wife and I like to travel to Mexico and the Caribbean once a year, budget permiting. |
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posted: 1/12/2008 at 12:20 AM |
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posted: 1/12/2008 at 5:57 AM |
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posted: 1/12/2008 at 6:15 AM |
Quote from rvelich on 1/12/2008 at 12:20 AM:Do they have a patch for a doughnut addiction?
Nice...how did I know that would come up?
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posted: 1/12/2008 at 5:51 PM |
Quote from dmiller23462 on 1/12/2008 at 6:15 AM: Nice...how did I know that would come up?
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posted: 1/14/2008 at 7:11 PM |
They should have you fill out a ton of paperwork that covers family history (talk to your parents beforehand), and any symptoms, problems, etc.
I do recommend that you get a full body skin check. If you have spent any amount of time in the sun this is crucial. I actually recommend a dermatologist for this. I have had family doctors misdiagnose skin problems that are routine for a dermatologist. |
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posted: 1/14/2008 at 7:43 PM |
I got my doc when I was ~33 to order a stress echo so that I could be cleared to run. The benefit of doing the stress echo is that they will do an ultrasound of your heart after you peak out on the treadmill (not just hooked up to an ECG machine) and look for changes indicative/predictive of problems.
Set my mind at ease (coupled with a lipid profile).
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posted: 1/14/2008 at 7:57 PM |
| Quote from HoosierDaddy on 1/14/2008 at 7:43 PM: stress echo
Unless you have a strong family history of heart disease at a young age or a personal history of chest pains / passing out with exercise, this is absolutely NOT indicated.
Skin check. Yep. I forgot that, very important, good catch  |
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posted: 1/14/2008 at 8:04 PM |
| Quote from JakeKnight on 1/12/2008 at 5:57 AM: "You're going to stick that where exactly?"
Better yet, "Ever serve time, Doc?"
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posted: 1/14/2008 at 8:24 PM
modified: 1/14/2008 at 8:28 PM |
My doctor, who does work for one of the local pro teams, told me I should get a physical every 3 years in my 20's.
My last physical was about 2 years ago and it seemed pretty much like one I got in my jr. high/ high school days.
...no blood test, urinalysis, stool analysis, ECG, stress test....
What should one expect for a physical at various ages? |
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posted: 1/15/2008 at 1:57 AM |
I work in a lab and I ALWAYS see people with no prior health problems that come in and wind up having bad cholesterol and other labs. So even though you are young and you obviously run, I would at the very least ask the doc for a script for Cholesterol panel. Many times, people are amazed that their cholesterol would be considered high at such a young age. Plus, if you did have a problem, now would be the time to start correcting it before the real problems start to take effect.
Also, since you have a history of prostate problems in your family, it is definitely NOT too early to get a prostate screening test done. Dont worry - theres no "digital" aspect to it (unless the doc wants to), but its a simple blood test that cant be done at the same time as any other blood work. GOOD LUCK!! |
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posted: 1/15/2008 at 2:04 AM |
| Quote from cewickbe on 1/15/2008 at 1:57 AM: Cholesterol panel
Agreed, and this was in my post as well (called a lipid panel)
Quote from cewickbe on 1/15/2008 at 1:57 AM:Cholesterol panel prostate screening test
Disagree, unless you have a VERY strong family history or other strong risk factors. The scientific evidence behind population-based PSA testing to screen for prostate cancer is very very weak, and may lead to false positives (much like the stress echo above). False positives cost money and may lead to additional more invasive, more expensive and downright dangerous testing that would have otherwise been unnecessary. |
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posted: 1/15/2008 at 2:15 PM |
Thanks for all the input folks...Glad I started up the thread, I'll have to make up a "grocery list" of things to ask when I get the physical...
Thanks again!
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