Thursday 1 February 2018

I have signed myself up for a private health screening.

every time my pulse is taken it is never below 80.I mentioned it to my GP whose reply was "we don't do anything until is over 100".I am permanently tired and often breathless,especially on slopes.My GP isn't going to do anything so I saw a letter at my daughter's inviting her for this screening but she is monitored by her GP(being a Type 1 diabetic.I feel quite positive about having this done.It is very comprehensive but my little niggle is that it will turn up things that I am better not knowing.It is an hours drive away and you get the results ten days later.One thing that I know they will tell me on the day is that I am overweight!!! What do you think ?Am I being silly or sensible?I would love to know your thoughts and whether you have had one done.

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  2. Such a shame we won't have time to meet up with you on our next holiday Barbara, we seem to have parallel lives !!
    At a recent blood pressure checkup my pulse rate was 35 !! I was rather concerned by this and reported the next day for an ecg which didn't detect anything sinister and my pulse was then 66. Further testing was done with a 24 hour monitor which detected a beat that was a little irregular but it was decided that, as I feel well, everything is OK !!! Well I don't feel so good any more. Every time I measure my pulse and it is 36, 39, 40, 62, 50, 80 I worry more. I've been told to put the machine away and stop worrying. I am very overweight and walking up hills makes me puffed but I put that down to the weight thing.
    I am working on the weight thing ...but then I'm ALWAYS working on that and never getting anywhere !
    I think you are very sensible getting everything checked and I'm pretty sure they'll just say "Lose weight and everything else will disappear" . Then you can join me on the never ending diet and we can jolly eachother along.

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  3. You are being very smart. I wish you good luck with the results.

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  4. Every so often I get something in the post inviting me for one of these private screening sessions. I've never followed them up as yetas they cost quite a bit. I hope all goes well with yours:)

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  5. Good for you, I think it's a great idea it's better to know if something isn't right then at least you will know why you haven't been feeling so well and hopefully it can be put right quickly. Good luck with the results.

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  6. I always feel better when I know what I'm dealing with, so I think you're wise to go. Especially if you have been bothered by this for some time, I'm sure it will put your mind to rest. Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

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