Dr's Check-Up what to do?

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · January 10th, 2012, 10:57 AM

I have to make an appt to get a pap
Smear and was thinking while I am there I might ask for a general check-up.

I am overweight so might get weighed and measured and see what the gp thinks.

Lately I have been tired (x-mas, holidays etc etc) but wouldn't mind discussing that.

I also feel hints of anxiety coming back & wouldn't mind discussing
Libido.

I also get bruises on my legs & thighs ALOT, I'm covered on them with no real reason at all, some quiet big others are small ???

What else would you suggest, what do you get checked regularly?

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**Astrolady** · January 10th, 2012, 11:10 AM

A full blood work up at least, blood pressure and all that usual stuff.

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · January 10th, 2012, 11:18 AM

Would bloods cost me?
What do the bloods check for?

We have diabetes etc in the family so prob worth doing all that aswell.

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**Little Chicken** · January 10th, 2012, 11:20 AM

Bloods should all be covered by Medicare. It's a good idea to have a full check up every now and then. If I remember right, low iron can cause tiredness and bruising.

**Miss E** · January 10th, 2012, 11:24 AM

Usually if you tell the GP you want a general check up they will do bloods. Based on what you've said I would make sure they're checking thyroid, vitamin D, cholesterol, iron, along with other things like liver function etc. These will probably all be standard, but make sure you ask for the thyroid and vitamin D because they can be big factors in lack or energy. HTH

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · January 10th, 2012, 11:25 AM

Thx everyone, will call & book an appt for next week.

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**Mak** · January 10th, 2012, 02:48 PM

ZF - I always forget something when I go to see the GP (often the main thing I am there for lol) so my advice would be write a list of questions! xx

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · January 11th, 2012, 05:11 AM

Thanks Mak, will write things down and take a list.
I don't have a normal GP so will ask for a female Dr and explain I dint just want a 2 sec appt and hopefully can discuss a few things. Will have the girls with me but oh well

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**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · January 11th, 2012, 11:30 AM

I've made a Dr's appt for next Tuesday and i have also set myself a goal to loose 7.5kg by my birthday next month.. will let you know how i go.

Also if anyone thinks of anything else please let me know.

**Miss E** · January 11th, 2012, 11:43 AM

Good for you! I just saw that you and I share the same bday!

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · January 11th, 2012, 11:52 AM

Really.. It's a great b'day

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**[M]umma[M]ia** · January 11th, 2012, 11:56 AM

When my doc does my full check i do

Pap (when its due)
Breast check
Mole Check
Heart and Lungs
Blood pressure
Weight
General wellbeing
FBE (full blood exam)

HTH

**Emma09** · January 11th, 2012, 12:23 PM

Thanks Mak, will write things down and take a list.
I don't have a normal GP so will ask for a female Dr and explain I dint just want a 2 sec appt and hopefully can discuss a few things. Will have the girls with me but oh well

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Why don't you drop the girls off with me?
There is an excellent female bulk billing doctor at the plaza- hard to get into though.
PRMG recommended a female DR in Doreen?

**misty** · January 11th, 2012, 12:43 PM

You will generally have to ask for a longer appointment when you book, otherwise you may find that your dr will just ask you to come back another time anyway.

**~ Zarava Flutterby ~** · January 11th, 2012, 12:46 PM

Thanks Emma, it's booked now but I will def keep that in mind.

I told the receptionist I wanted a pap & a general check-up so hopefully she has made a bigger appt!

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