Increasing health tests?

[Dry Rot]

This question is aimed at our older members.

Do you find you are being asked to go in for more and more tests by the NHS?

I have had yet another call from my local health centre. They've had enough blood off me to float a battle ship.I have been poked and prodded, given samples that would fertilise a decent sized field, been examined by x-rays and ultrasound -- and they've found nothing of consequence. I spoke to my sister the other night (similar vintage) and she says the same. But if I keep going in for these tests on the law of average I am going to pick something up from all those genuinely sick people! God help us if that Chinese virus ever hits these shores. Or do they get paid on commission? Anyone else? I feel perfectly healthy, by the way.

 

[ollie989898]

This question is aimed at our older members.

Do you find you are being asked to go in for more and more tests by the NHS?

I have had yet another call from my local health centre. They've had enough blood off me to float a battle ship.I have been poked and prodded, given samples that would fertilise a decent sized field, been examined by x-rays and ultrasound -- and they've found nothing of consequence. I spoke to my sister the other night (similar vintage) and she says the same. But if I keep going in for these tests on the law of average I am going to pick something up from all those genuinely sick people! God help us if that Chinese virus ever hits these shores. Or do they get paid on commission? Anyone else? I feel perfectly healthy, by the way.

It's part of the drive of detecting things early that mean they are easier (and cheaper) to treat. Men of a certain age for example are well served by prostate checks and ultrasound for the triple A/widowmaker.

I bet in time they will look at giving echos to young people because of the number of them dying suddenly due to undetected cardiac issues.

 

[puppet]

There is no such a thing as a healthy person. They just haven't had enough tests yet

 

[sodbuster2]

It's part of the drive of detecting things early that mean they are easier (and cheaper) to treat. Men of a certain age for example are well served by prostate checks and ultrasound for the triple A/widowmaker.

I bet in time they will look at giving echos to young people because of the number of them dying suddenly due to undetected cardiac issues.

The PSA test for detection of prostate cancer IS NOT screened in the UK currently, you have to ASK for it to be done, even though at least 1 in 8 of us develops it at some stage.

While its not fit to go on the land, now is a good time to ring your GP and book that appointment

https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/about-prostate-cancer

 

[puppet]

Still a lot of debate over PSA testing as well as the correct treatment once you are diagnosed

 

[sodbuster2]

It is quick and easy to test blood though and I am amazed there is no screening programme in place in UK yet.
Conlon Construction at Preston and CW Berry at Leyland have both recently committed over five figures for both their staff and the general public to be given the opportunity to be PSA tested so somebody is putting their hard earned into it.
I personally had no symptoms, then no detection on MRI scan either. I was given the choice to continue monitoring the PSA level at too high a level, or have a biopsy, thankfully I chose the latter and this confirmed the cancer within the prostate. This was removed by radical prostatectomy and having just had a second post op result showing a reading <0.05 I am optimistic because that's apparently as good as it gets! Without mother and friends hassling me to test I would probably be blissfully unaware whilst it developed so I am so thankfull for the opportunity!!

 

[Dry Rot]

Last time in the doctor handed me one of those tubes about the size of you thumb and asked for a urine sample. Then she picked up a pen and drew a line on the side, "...and I want you to fill it up to there". To which I replied, laughing, "What? Do you think I've got a tap on the end of it? It's difficult enough getting it into the damned tube!" We both collapsed laughing until the tears were running down my face!

But the young nurses are the most fun. I feign agony and insist that I am prescribed the medicinal brandy after having a blood sample taken because of an extremely sensitive nature and if they don't know that, they haven't read my notes properly. One day it's going to work! ?

 

[JCMaloney]

Prevention is better than cure.







And it`s much cheaper........

 

[Princess Pooper]

Last time in the doctor handed me one of those tubes about the size of you thumb and asked for a urine sample. Then she picked up a pen and drew a line on the side, "...and I want you to fill it up to there". To which I replied, laughing, "What? Do you think I've got a tap on the end of it? It's difficult enough getting it into the damned tube!" We both collapsed laughing until the tears were running down my face!

But the young nurses are the most fun. I feign agony and insist that I am prescribed the medicinal brandy after having a blood sample taken because of an extremely sensitive nature and if they don't know that, they haven't read my notes properly. One day it's going to work! ?

Occasionally as a woman I have been handed a sample tube for immediate use. I just stand there and say 'well, could you pee into that?' A reluctant cardboard bowl usually follows.

 

[Dry Rot]

Occasionally as a woman I have been handed a sample tube for immediate use. I just stand there and say 'well, could you pee into that?' A reluctant cardboard bowl usually follows.

I thought it might be some new agility test for the aged. Like touching the end of your nose with a finger to test for concussion! Or standing on one leg! ?

 

[Dry Rot]

I've updated this thread in the prostate cancer thread. No concrete results from all my tests but a sudden onset of blood in my urine has given me a good scare.

 

[Chae1]

It's part of the drive of detecting things early that mean they are easier (and cheaper) to treat. Men of a certain age for example are well served by prostate checks and ultrasound for the triple A/widowmaker.

I bet in time they will look at giving echos to young people because of the number of them dying suddenly due to undetected cardiac issues.

I'm getting a echo in March. To see if it caused stroke i had in early January.

 

[matty]

I've had about 4 letters from gp inviting me in for health screening . I haven't been yet I'm not sure I wish to find something else wrong with myself . But that's just me I'm sure some people may benefit from them.

 

[Dry Rot]

I've had about 4 letters from gp inviting me in for health screening . I haven't been yet I'm not sure I wish to find something else wrong with myself . But that's just me I'm sure some people may benefit from them.

I reckon they are on commission.