SW members ages 30-50: How often do you go to the doctors?

Depends really. Last year it was a few times a week for months, then a couple of times a month for a few months, this year I've been to see different doctors maybe 6 times so far

I have found that doctor visits increase dramatically as you get a little older and more active/athletic. Pulled hip flexors, a dislocated ankle, a tibial fracture, sprains, fish hook removal, and lacerations requiring a few stitches. My next-door neighbor is my Doctor and Chief of Trauma at our local hospital. I noticed unusual spotting a few years ago, told Doc, and 2 days later, my uterus was removed and my lymph nodes were biopsied. Follow-up pet scans, and the fact she is a close friend keeps me under nearly constant doctor's care.

Well, I'm 29, not 30 (yet!) ... I see my primary doctor once a year. She is also my gyno so it's like a two-in-one visit. I see the eye doctor as needed which has been once every several years. Other than that, I rarely see doctors and that is by choice.

go every18 months or so uless something is wrong I have a. Cardiologist for high blood pressure as well.
I'm due for another cancer screening because unfortunately it has ravaged my family, both parents and 3 of 4 grandparents have died of it.

Just when WebMD tells me to get in the coffin. 😒

I did go recently for heart palpations which was stressed induced.

Only when ill or taking family to appointments. My wife is a nurse and helps with our daily maintenance. When I reach 40 there will be regular birthday appointments with the GP, which is something to look forward to . .

I'm far older now. Yet I never saw a doctor for anything between those ages. Not even for cracked ribs.

Wrapped a bandage roll around them.

I hadn't seen a doctor in about 10 years but when a dentist checked my blood pressure and it was 200/120 I decided it was time to maybe start going again xD

Pretty constantly. But I'm hoping to change that in the next few years.

I go only when needed. Not sure that’s the right thing to do

More often than I wish.

Dentist - once a year unless I have a problem
Endocrinologist - once a year
Gyno - once a year but just because they wouldn't prescribe pills otherwise
GP - when I'm really sick and think I need antibiotics or when I have some other specific problem and need a referral to a specialist

Only after a trip to the ER do I go to the doctors.

I remember having to have a medical check done for my HGV licence when i hit 40, when i called the practice, they asked for the name of my GP, when i gave the name the receptionist let out a little laugh, and told me he had retired 15 years ago and my next GP had also retired 🤷‍♂️🤣🤣

When I run out of scripts, last time my blood pressure was 116/80 which was great. Normally my blood pressure is high. My doctor was like it should benhigh because you're overweight, but the exercise is helping.

License renewal since I need a medical, taking advantage of my current medical insurance so dentist once or twice a year. Started doing non Dr work on my body. Seeing a regular DR? When I absolutely have to, ER maybe

No way unless it's an emergency then I will go to the hospital, and if I need a follow up then I will do that but I pay attention to my body and don't sleep around (no offense to anyone)

Since Covid19 - never... I hated telephone triage and I could never get an appointment.

Now they're writing to me asking me if I want to remain a patient with them or not.

Mine are usually for a full physical, blood work, vaccines for my age group. Always have a general physician to keep you up to date

I go to er to have pain shots for my period cramps, other than that hopefully not.

Every 6 months. Once for a physical and the other because of high blood pressure.

Yearly with my pcp and every 4 months with a specialist right now

I've only seen my doctor once, sonce I joined my new practice in 2019.

twice a year but my doctor comes to me everyday

Rarely. I think I went once last year.

Hahahahaha you mean Google?

I've started yearly checkups as of last year. I did go this year already, so two years in a row. I also do yearly eye exams

I go to three different doctors each year, with labs every three months.

I got a lot, I see 10 specialists and I wish I were exaggerating. Going to the doctor is like a job for me.

Can't afford it most times