Used to be, Cliff and I wouldn't either one see a doctor once a year. After we hit fifty, our trips to the clinic increased, but it was usually for something simple: menopause, in my case, and blood pressure meds for Cliff. Or the occasional sore throat, or sinus infection.
When I was younger, I did have some recurring cystitis problems, but for some reason that ended thirty years ago. Until last week, when bladder infection reared its ugly head again.
It's always been an easily treated problem, and after only one day on the meds, I felt much better. Of course I continued all three days of my prescription.
So today I went back to the doctor to get the all-clear. Only I didn't get it. What I got was an appointment with a urologist.
Gee, Cliff went to the doctor for heartburn, and ended up having bypass surgery. I went for simple cystitis, and here I go to a specialist.
Getting old isn't for sissies.
I agree with you 100%. Helen
ReplyDeleteI think these doctors send us seniors to specialist alot. Guess its part of growing older.
ReplyDeleteGotta be strong to survive getting older. Hope the visit turns into a good one.
ReplyDeleteSo right you are. I have learned though, some doctors expect you to let sickness and doctor's visits become a lifestyle. I stay as far away as possible while still using wisdom as to when visits are truely needed.
ReplyDeleteMy doctor told me 'you need to get used to getting older'. Really? Well, that was easy for him to say, afterall, he's about 18 years younger than I!!!! Hope your visit turns out to be just a necessary evil -- nothing more.
ReplyDeleteYou are soooooo right. I've been blessed so far health wise, but that doesn't mean I don't feel my age. Everything I do is slower and the aches and pains keep increasing all the time. I'm learning to not take on as much and be easy on myself. Take good care - hope all is well soon. 'On Ya' - ma
ReplyDeleteTrue, True, Too True!
ReplyDeletePraying your visit to the Specialist turns out good.
Hugs, Sugar
I'm sorry to hear that, Donna. So, did they say WHY you had to see a urologist?? Just for precautionary measures, or do they think there is something else going on?
ReplyDeleteJackie
Getting OLD inhales!! Hope all goes well with the Urologist. Sometimes think we "older" people are viewed as guinea pigs by these money grubbing HMO's. rich
ReplyDeletegeesh getting old can suck. I hope all is ok.
ReplyDeletePLEASE LET US KNOW HOW YOU ARE DOING WITH THIS. WE WORRY ABOUT YALL.
ReplyDeleteLOVE YA,
CARLENE
Getting old isn't for sissies! You sure are right. I do hope your doing better.
ReplyDeleteMissie
I hope its nothing major
ReplyDeleteTerrie