Barry,
BM> Yes, definitely agree on the not wanting to go if nothing is wrong:
BM> seems like a waste of time. OTOH as you stated a lot of times 'early
BM> detection is best' as they say. And I see myself daily, as as most changes
BM> occur slowly I am accustomed to the alterations whereas someone like my
BM> doctor seems me once every six months or so and these changes become more
BM> obvious.
Arkansas Urology Men's Health is having a big deal, trying to get males
at 40 or over, in for prostate screenings (we know what that entails...
or is that, in-tails?? <G>)). But, my relatives (father, uncle, aunt,
and grandmother) have had some form of cancer...and I don't want to join
that group. If they were to find something, I'd rather get it found EARLY,
when it's easier to treat.
BM> I'm not opposed to the discussions which could cite WebMD as a source, just
BM> uncertain on the constant unsolicited postings.
Well, as I noted, I decided not to do it. I keep it locally, but those reading
the area, have to be a verified user in good standing, and at
least 18 years of age. Plus, the area is set to READ ONLY.
BM> I'm thinking a lot of people are searching for any excuse to (or not
BM> to) wear masks, socially gather, etc. And the problem is each person
BM> in their own mind is right. I've seen on the Internet some what I and
BM> a lot of people consider rather extreme (read: 'silly') methods for I guess
BM> what could be termed self-preservation: wearing 5 gallon water
BM> jugs over their heads, wearing scuba gear.... Well, out of the
BM> ordinary, yes, but wearing a rubber suit, face mask, and breathing
BM> uncontaminated air does make sense.
I saw a meme where a guy was in a scuba diving or hazmat suit, to do
his shopping at Wal-Mart.
BM> As for the sign of the beast, seems people are looking for answers and
BM> trying to make sense out of potentially random occurrences. I'm
BM> thinking sort of the 'Nostradmmus craze' several years back, or the
BM> world was going to end because of the Aztec (or was it Mayan?)
BM> calendar. Or some gamblers will always enter the room with their left
BM> foot first, turn right... the ritual seems to help them win and so if
BM> they didn't win they did the ritual incorrectly.
There was a meme where it noted "Let's make the calendar end in 2012.
That'll make things interesting". <G>
I can't even beat the games on the BBS (although I did hit the Super
Jackpot in the Super Slots door night). However, I had to place a
disclaimer online, noting that "you can NOT win money or time in the
doorgames...as the doors are FOR AMUSEMENT ONLY" (similar to what I saw
on pinball machines years ago...I haven't played pinball in ages).
Several years ago, Arkansas (or is it Sasnakra (Arkansas spelled
backwards)??) said "gambling was illegal". Yet, they allowed betting
on the horses at Oaklawn Race Track in Hot Springs..and betting on the
greyhounds at Southland Greyhound Park in West Memphis. Basically, it
was a double standard. But, they have a lottery now, and allow bingo
in some areas. Various groups keep adding casinos, or trying to do so.
BM> As for the 'going ballistic', I'm thinking part of it is a phase of general
BM> thinking and another part can be blamed on rapid communication. Used to
BM> take weeks if not months to get information from one side of
BM> the country to another, one continent to another, now everyone can
BM> livestream instantly.
The same thing applies to checks. Years ago, you could present a
check, even if your funds were insufficient, as by the time the bank
got it from the merchant, you had the funds in the account. However,
today, they can run it, and they know instantly whether the check is
good or not...basically the same as a debit or credit card transaction.
At a local Wal-Mart awhile back (it has happened more than once),
their cash registers would go down, and sometimes, the credit/debit
card processors would as well. The cashier asked me "don't you have
cash??", and I growled "I'd be stupid to carry $300 in cash around
for groceries. You can just put all these back where you got them",
and I headed for the exit. As I got to the door, as customers were
coming in, I yelled out "The registers and card processors are down";
I turned several folks away.
BM> I'm thinking more along the lines everyone has personal rights but they
BM> also have social responsibilities, and lately too much 'me' and not
BM> enough 'us'.
Even in the parable of the talents in the Bible, The Lord Jesus
Christ excused NO ONE from PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. It also falls
under compassion and caring for your fellow human being...but you
are right...it's so much "I" and "ME", instead of "what can I do
for you??". I consider my friends before I consider myself. When
I call them on the phone, I tell them to let me know if "now is
not a good time for a call or a visit", and I do NOT call people
after 9pm local time.
BM> You forgot the one about playing Proctoscope Racer! <g>
I'd hate to see what Poot Row had. :P
BM> There was a joke between the HR person and I (we had worked for each
BM> other other the years as jobs changed and evolved) some of the
BM> employees at the store would call off due to a hangnail. OTOH there
BM> were some of us who came in or stayed when we should have stayed or
BM> gone home.
Or the cartoon, noting "I can't work today...my arm is in a cast and
a sling". The thing is, the cast and a sling relate to a fishing pole
and line. :P
BM> Yes, definitely. Especially after surgery and some 'unusual event'
BM> (your sneezing attack) -- if no pain/tenderness or 'something odd going on'
BM> probably no need to have things checked but as you didn't feel
BM> right it was a very good idea to have things checked. Good news was
BM> nothing was wrong (other than a bit of stretching of the mesh) but if
BM> it had ripped or loosened it would have been best to have it repaired
BM> earlier rather than later.
No kidding...not to mention the cost. While they are allowing elective
surgeries, they are still requiring COVID-19 tests beforehand. Yet, with
emergency surgeries, I didn't know if they had "instant results tests"
or not.
BM> Sort of along that line I'm glad for the 'Convenient Care' facilities
BM> popping up: lots of "I don't feel right" but getting an appointment
BM> with a doctor might be a couple weeks off, or even not needed ==>
BM> sprain: does need to be wrapped but 'anyone' can do it.
I'd rather have the medical folks do it. Some areas, I can't reach, especially
with the severe arthritis throughout my body.
BM> ... Paradox \par'-u-doks' Two physicians
Can I take a turn for the nurse?? <G>
Yet, I'd rather be EARLY for an appointment, than being late, and
having to pay a no show fee (in some cases, that's at least $100),
then have to reschedule...possibly not getting another one for at
least 6 months.
Years ago, at my former PCP, they did the colonoscopies in house,
and you could still take a taxi/public transportation to/from the
facility. Now, you have to "have a ride" beforehand, due to liability
issues.
Anyway, the clinic opened at 7:30am, and I got there about 7:45am.
Several other folks were in the waiting room before me, but I got
called back at "the procedure time" of 8:30am. One woman who was in
the waiting room, was highly irritated, saying to the nurse "I was
here long before he was!!", and the nurse retorted "He's having a
procedure done", and closed the door. Once that door was closed, I
had to chuckle and snicker. <G>
However, the doctor didn't show up until 11:30am, so I'm laying
nude on a hard and cold exam table for 3 hours. :P
Daryl
... Diets are for those who are thick and tired of it.
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