Do you go to the doctor for your checkups regularly?

[camellia0]

So many people miss appointments because they are afraid the doctor may say something they don't want to hear.

[jkhanson]

So many people miss appointments because they are afraid the doctor may say something they don't want to hear.

So far I have had good checkups and I have been faithful about getting my annual physical.
I am due for my colonoscopy......yuk!

[heypeg]

Yes I do.

[yikes77]

Not really unless I've been sick for a few days.

[hkckk5]

I am a senior with many health ailments. Yes, I go to the doctor every 4 months which i am not happy with but have to see the doctor regularly.

[MichelleHW101]

Yes, and if my mother didn't, they never would have caught her bladder cancer, gall stones or kidney cysts.  If my sister-in-law didn't go regularly they never would have found her breast cancer.  So yes, it does save lives because you never know what can develop within the course of a year and going when something isn't right in your body may be too late.     

[pkrahmer]

 Even though I don't like going to the doctor I do go for a regular check ups.  I had an appointment a couple of days ago and it wasn't  what I hope to hear but is it something I can fix. 

[mgint]

yes go every 6 months unless need to see him for medical problem.

[bshee58]

I just started going back to the doctor.

[lhz123]

I have an annual check up for my insurance so might used it as well.

[pectacon]

I don't go to the doctor unless something is wrong, and even then I'm reluctant. Almost every time I've gone to a doctor without already knowing what the problem is, most of the time they just write down what I say, shrug, and send me a bill.

[alice44]

YES - but I am 74 so my Dr. is very important to me. 

[aflyingmonkey]

Not as much as I should... it seems I put myself off & focus more on getting my family to all their appointments. I really need to prioritize my own appointments a little more, I could definitely improve on that aspect of my life.
I start tomorrow!

[Laurieandjohn]

I have a chronic illness so have to go every 4 months also  usally so so news but at least it gets done lol

[bigfoot951]

No I don't, because I don't value the opinion of the normal type doctors that you are referring to.  I would like to do a yearly checkup where I am in charge of what we are checking for and it is my decision as to how we address any issues.