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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Sara on May 01, 2007, 11:54:38 AM

Title: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: Sara on May 01, 2007, 11:54:38 AM

Not including dialysis sessions, but checkups with the neph, dentist, GP, psych, etc.?  I got to thinking about it, and it seems like it would be a part time job in itself for all the checkups Joe really needs to go to.  He hasn't been to an endocrinologist (for his diabetes) for far too long.  He's overdue for an opthamologist.  He could probably use some counseling.  He'd be going to 1 or 2 every week it seems!

How about everyone else?

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: glitter on May 01, 2007, 02:17:40 PM

the neph sees my husband at dialysis, he sees his general once a month, and a cancer check with a surgeon every six monthes

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: MyssAnne on May 02, 2007, 03:14:53 PM

I see my neph every month, regular dental appts. gynecologist. eye doctor. If needed, a surgeon. Otherwise, FORGET IT!!
Can I say it? I HATE DOCTORS!!! Well, I don't, I just hate what they represent....pain & bad news!!!

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: anja on May 02, 2007, 10:38:14 PM

I am on PD so only have monthly check-ups and have my vitals taken and blood drawn, discuss any concerns, they download my cycler chip, copy my vitals sheet, give me more EPO, ask me a checklist of questions, and that is about it till next month.   See my neph. every 3 months or whenever necessary.

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: Rerun on May 02, 2007, 11:15:39 PM

It is a part-time job to see everyone.  Just make one appointment a month and you should be done in time to start over.  That is if nothing goes wrong and it is just check-ups.  Let's see if we can come up with 12.  (not counting Neph)

1.  Dentist (every 6 months)
2.  Opthomologist
3.  Dermatologist (every 6 months)
4.  Cardiologist
5.  Vascular Surgeon
6.  General Pract.
7.  OBGYN
8.

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: carson on May 03, 2007, 06:06:24 AM

Lately I seem to have FAR too many:

In April I had:
 2 days of Baxter training (switching from Fresenius)
1 clinic visit
1 dermatologist visit
1 day of yearly transplant workup tests (still a few left)
mammogram and breast ultrasound
bloodwork

and I have to meet with the transplant team next week

Most of these visits cost me about $100/day, not including my lost pay (about another 80-100/day).
These add up!!

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: st789 on May 03, 2007, 06:46:42 AM

This reminds me to get dentist check up and opto.  Do any of you avoid to go check up so that you do not want to hear bad news.

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: AlasdairUK on May 03, 2007, 07:13:02 AM

Neph: Every 3 months
Dermatology: 6 months
Optometrist: 12 months

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: Amanda From OZ on May 03, 2007, 09:37:17 AM

Sorry this might be a dumb question but Why do most of you have to see dermatologist so often? is it requested by your Neph. ?

Just wondering.

Amanda

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: AlasdairUK on May 03, 2007, 09:59:16 AM

Hi Amanda,

When I had my transplant I was on various drugs that that made me more sensitive to sunburn, along with the weakend immune system. It puts me at a higher risk of skin cancer. It is more a preventative measure.

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: st789 on May 03, 2007, 10:57:39 AM

What are some of the methods that you guys use to remind yourself of so many appt. and plus work and etc.,  Just my curiosity.

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: Sara on May 03, 2007, 03:46:44 PM

Quote from: st789 on May 03, 2007, 10:57:39 AM

What are some of the methods that you guys use to remind yourself of so many appt. and plus work and etc.,  Just my curiosity.

Well, an idea I've had (but have not implemented) is getting a big calendar and writing everything on it and hanging it some where really noticeable, like on the fridge, or the front door, so I can't help but see it. 

Title: Re: How often do you have a doctor's appointment?
Post by: kitkatz on May 03, 2007, 04:01:27 PM

Dentist_ Every three months
Nephrologist; Supposed to be every three months, but I am lucky if I see him once a year.
Dialysis center neph: Once a week
Optometrist: Once a year
Internist: Once a year or more
Chiropractor: Once a month