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Physicals at the doctor put my smiley face upside down

By The Mana Knight 01-15-2012 06:30 PM
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When I was planning to play sports my Freshman year of high school, go away to college, and just before/after I was hired for two jobs, I had to go through a Physical. Every time I go through a physical, I sort of wish I didn't have to do it because of something going wrong.

Before I started high school, it was nice the physical didn't find anything major wrong with me, but I ended up getting a shot (I'm not a fan of shots), and ended up getting a few after that (for a certain reason).

Before I went off to college, I figured I'd have no problems passing that physical. Well, I was asked to view an eye chart behind a white line. I could not read the chart at the line they asked me to. I KNOW my eyes were not bad because I could see everything just fine. The nurse told me to see an eye doctor, but I told her I must have been too tired. Plus I didn't think the chart was accurately placed at the right distance. Then I had my blood pressure tested and it went way up. My doctor wanted me to return back and get another blood pressure check (making me take medication). Last thing I wanted was to take medication the rest of my life and I know my blood pressure fluctuates. That same year when I had to have surgery to get a cyst removed (which pushed a wisdom tooth on top of my top teeth), the doctors found out I had low white blood cell count on blood tests along with other issues. Big massive mess.

When I took my physical for my current job, shockingly my blood pressure was low (probably because I breathed deep enough). I had some issues on the vision test, but I was able to guess my way through good enough.

This time when I had a physical, I was a bit concerned about my blood pressure. It only ended up being slightly high and they didn't complain about it to me (then again, I went over 24 hours without soda/fried food eating strictly Rice Krispies). I ended up having a problem with my ears, where the doctor complained about there being way too much wax inside my ears. I'll admit I forgot my Q-tips when traveling, but Q-tips don't always help since I always had issues as a kid with ear wax build-up (even if I can hear fine). He ended up take a tweezers getting the wax out (it hurt a bit). I was told to get my wax flushed out, but no way I'm doing that. Then I had to do various stretches and told I had scoliosis. WTF, my back feels perfectly fine. The doctor said that since I'm older, he wouldn't take that as a concern. I was asked many other questions, but I just said everything was fine (most everything is fine with me), I rather not discuss any issues I have because I fear the worst.

Regardless, I just have really bad luck with physicals, seeing specialist, or even going to the dentist (although I don't have cavities usually, just other issues). While people say they'll help you get better, that hasn't always helped in my case when I've had treatment. Regardless, I just don't look forward to having a physical again whenever that may be.

Anyone else dislike physicals?
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 Comments (Total Comments: 20)  

Spyder187's Avatar
You gotta learn how to have fun with these things. They present alot of different ways to enjoy some good laughs at the expense of others.

Examples:

Gonna have the old finger in the poop chute? Eat 4 boiled eggs about 30 minutes to 1 hour before. Boy will he be in for a surprise when they pull out that finger!

Gonna have that awkward hernia check? You know, the old cup the balls and cough one? Right before you go into the exam room, as to use the toilet. While you are in there slather about half a bottle of KY on your sac. Try to not laugh as their hand keeps sliding around down there!

Last but not least, if you ever have to go to a doctor for an ingrown toenail, this one is great. Once they are done and ask you if you have any questions, with a straight face simply state to them that you thought you were there about your erectile dysfunction treatment and that you don't understand how this is going to help with anything. Alternatively, you could do this prior to the procedure to cut the ice.
Holesale's Avatar
Spyder, You are godlike my friend..
poker360's Avatar
I've only had one physical in my life (I've had other medical problems that are ing bullshit though), and it was no problem. Just kinda have to get over it. No one likes shots, but just something you have to deal with.

About the ear wax, i asked several of my doctors about that, every single one of them was 100% against Q-tips saying they can damage your ears. I still use them though >.<
Don Chubo's Avatar
You're absolutely right. Nothing ever wrong with you, Cleopatra.
DurbanBrown's Avatar
never had one
lionheart4life's Avatar
Not discussing an issue because you fear the worst isn't going to make the issue go away. There either is or isn't medical problem whether you think there is or not. Might as well discuss any issue you have, if nothing else it will be peace of mind when there isn't anything wrong.

The eye test if they even do one at a physical is very broad and not diagnostic, that's why they asked you to go to an eye doctor. You should go to one anyway if for nothing else than to get a glaucoma screening every couple years.

The doctor shouldn't "complain" about there being too much wax in your ears, there's not much you can do about that. Try debrox to soften it and pull it out.

If you really have high blood pressure then you are better off taking whatever medication they want you to try than going with untreated high blood pressure for several years and dealing with the organ damage it will cause years later.
crushtopher's Avatar
You do realize there are benefits to physicals, right? Or are you just going to continue to be immature about the whole ordeal? Stop being petty TMK. It's quite possible that a physical could save your life.

Also, Q-tips are bad because they actually push wax and material further into your ear and they can also scratch your inner ear. But I highly doubt you'll stop anyway.

Also, Spyder is a ing idiot. Treat a medical professional like a child and pull practical pranks and you'll see how far it gets you.
LordVila's Avatar
I'm not going to comment on most of the stuff in the blog because you already know my stance.

You aren't supposed to use Q-tips to clean your ears out (even says so on the box). The act of using a Q-tip can push the wax further into the ear and can lead to more problems. Also you can rupture your ear drum if you improperly use the Q-tip. Your ear canal shouldn't need cleaning anyways due to the amount of water that enters your ears during a shower anyways.

Use a towel to clean your outer ear and their are ear drops to clean out the wax if it becomes a major issue.

I have multiple physicals a year and I actually try and listen to what the doctor tells me. Plus I've always found that when I have a physical if I have a few other questions that don't pertain to the physical the doctor is generally always willing to take a few seconds and answer questions for me.

But to answer your question having a physical doesn't bother me. I would much rather catch a health issue early and be able to prevent it then stick my head in the sand and wait until it is to late.
Definately do not read this article before your next physical TMK - it will guarantee your blood pressure is through the roof:

http://www.fool.com/investing/genera...will-fail.aspx
Spyder187's Avatar
Crustopher, you are the real idiot you dumbass. Anyone that knows me understands what I said was said in jest. The fact you had to comment on it like you did shows you take things wayyyyyyy to serious. More serious than TMK and The_Grimace combined.
Lost_In_Shadows's Avatar
I haven't had a physical since I was like 14... or maybe younger.
dv8mad's Avatar
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spyder
More serious than TMK and The_Grimace combined.
Let's not go overboard, OK?

I too have no issues with physicals. I mean, having an issue with a (typically) non-invasive procedure like this seems like quite an overreaction.
I can only imagine how much you would be flipping out if you had to have some type of surgery.
randomthinker's Avatar
Dude, you're not supposed to guess your way through the eye exam. It's supposed to HELP them FIX your prescription. They're not grading you. You're not in school. I think you wear glasses or contacts already so what's the big deal if they adjust your prescription?

I'll leave the rest alone since other people have mostly covered. Maybe see someone about anxiety and then take a pill before your next physical.
crushtopher's Avatar
@Spyder - I don't know you and I don't care to know you. Your "jest" comments lack humor, class and intelligence and my comment doesn't prove I take things "
waaaaayyyyyy" too serious. It proves you're an idiot and TMK is being petty - as usual.

Oh, and TMK: Your blood pressure is something you should be concerned about. Regardless of what you want to do or don't want to do, you need to take better care of yourself.
Yamato's Avatar
" The nurse told me to see an eye doctor, but I told her I must have been too tired. Plus I didn't think the chart was accurately placed at the right distance."

You have issues.
GOTA's Avatar
Given that crap diet you post about TMK I'm amazed a little high blood pressure is the only thing that came up. Remember as you start to age your body can change quickly.
The Mana Knight's Avatar
@Yamato That was back in 2003. I seriously thought my vision was perfect (I had no problems with any eye test before that) and no way could I believe I failed it.

@randomthinker I got glasses over two years ago. That was before I wore glasses when I had those issues.
Well everyone gave their two cents so I will give mine as well. You asked right? Anyway correct me if Im wrong but I thought in your other blogs that you said you were close to 30 yrs old. Take this as constructive criticism. Its something I would tell anyone in my family. Its good that you write on here so that at least you can get some good advice instead of mulling over the silly things that you write about. Dont take your health for granted. Only stupid people do that. You wont be able to enjoy things that you like if you dont have your health. The doctor performs a service to benefit YOU. If you dont take the advice then its you that will be having a stroke as you watch your anime. Keep yourself healthy or you wont enjoy advancing your career. Keep it moving forward. Oh yeah because you are are 30 the exams take on more importance as you grow older especially at 35. Please put your intelligence to good use.
Sethra's Avatar
I concur when it comes to high blood pressure. I run on the low side, but don't let that go unchecked. Even your local stores have those cuffs where you can randomly check your bp yourself. Make sure you are getting treated if it runs high regularly.
WeaponX2099's Avatar
Wait til you are old enough for the rectal portion of the physical. Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!

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