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I'm 50 so I had some blood tests done....

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I've been told that at the age of 50, health issues start to pop up. Last year I reached the milestone. The AARP was first to "congratulate" me....That felt a bit like an insult!
I went in yesterday to get blood drawn. oddly, this morning I got an email that all the results were in and ready for review.
Already?
I wasn't expecting anything unusual. I do not smoke, I don't use drugs and rarely drink alcohol. My main vices are Mountain Dew and the occasional fast food meal. I am very active daily since I'm in construction. My family health history isn't good, but they all drank, smoked or had other bad habits that I never developed.
Somehow, the results came up great. I'm right in the "normal range" for every segment tested except for the Cholesterol, of which my numbers were lower than the limits they listed. I was worried a bit that I may not get good news because I have felt myself slow down a bit in the last few years. My motivation isn't what it was 10 years ago. I've wondered if I have a low testosterone condition. I think it may be a separate test though...?
I do have a physical scheduled soon, I hope more good news follows.
With this news, I urge others in my age range to get in there to see what is going on with your health. Many may prefer to avoid it, thinking that they feel fine so they are fine. Maybe so, but early detection gives you a better chance to stop trouble before it gets too big to handle.
Good luck everyone, Greg
 
X2 on you getting the colonoscopy. You and everyone 50 and over that hasn't yet had one. That's early detection necessary. I could tell you some good stories and some very bad ones. Do the deed bro. They're a breeze these days.
 
Yeah, I'm sure the Kodak in the asscrack is on the agenda...
 
Go ahead and get it done now.
 
You got good news cograts ! Like posted above get the rest done now , I was dreading the ream job also, put it off until 56 then had a buddy that got colon cancer so that was my motivation to go. Turned out fine and I don't have to do another for 10 yrs.
the prep is the crappy part, the test is a breeze.
 
You got good news cograts ! Like posted above get the rest done now , I was dreading the ream job also, put it off until 56 then had a buddy that got colon cancer so that was my motivation to go. Turned out fine and I don't have to do another for 10 yrs.
the prep is the crappy part, the test is a breeze.
Don't worry about the prep, be concerned if the doctor has a smile on his face afterwards.

Really, the prep has improve a lot.
 
The prep sucks. The "milk of amnesia" is a great nap.
 
I'm in my late '50s. My brain says "30!" but my damn knees scream "70!". Tried getting out of the bed of a 4x2 pickup the other day, and it felt like jumping off a house roof!

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I didn't feel the need to plan my weekend around 5 small gummybears. But if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
It began with a noticeable change in the viscosity of my saliva. Within minutes of consumption, my mouth had filled with a thick foamy slime. Though I was in a cool climate controlled room a salty sweat broke out, and I felt my heartbeat quicken as my body threw itself into fight or flight.
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The first volley of feces hit the water like soda cans and nickles. The resulting splash drenching my bottom in foul brackish water, but this was quickly becoming the least of my worries.
After another moment, the noises in my core hit a fever pitch and I was struck rigid with pain. The sweat was now running into my eyes, but the room had turned ice cold and my hands began to spasm.
I felt an insidious burning flooding my escape hatch. I gasped. Hot yellow poison began spraying from my rear, changing in pitch and echo as the stream of diarrhea whipped around the toilet bowl, creating a nightmarish Doppler effect that can only be appreciated in hindsight.
My legs fell asleep sitting on the toilet. I couldn't have stood up if I wanted to.
Wiping was a no-go. Toilet paper simply became a vile paper mache'. My hands were quickly soiled. A full blown shower was needed, and all of my towels had to be burned.
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You got good news cograts ! Like posted above get the rest done now , I was dreading the ream job also, put it off until 56 then had a buddy that got colon cancer so that was my motivation to go. Turned out fine and I don't have to do another for 10 yrs.
the prep is the crappy part, the test is a breeze.
Yeah, the prep SUCKS but they give you really good drugs when they put you under for the ol' Kodak in the Colon. :)
Seriously, just do it. 3 time cancer survivor here. Trust me, it MATTERS.
 
If you're normal, there may he hope for me. 62. No colonoscopy for me. My Uncle got "knicked" by one and lived a mierable life after that. He knew where every **** house in Lakeland, Florida was. That's where he lived. Bran cereal and hope for the best.

Commercial drivers have the 2 year mickey mouse check up. I lay off the vodka and potato chips in advance. Eat a banana, and no caffiene that morning to squeak through through the bp numbers. Road ahead shorter than the road behind, but it has been a great ride.
 
I'm in my late '50s. My brain says "30!" but my damn knees scream "70!". Tried getting out of the bed of a 4x2 pickup the other day, and it felt like jumping off a house roof!

Colonoscopies are by no means "fun", but here is how you might make the prep far more fun! Buy a bag of sugar-free Haribo Gummi bears, and the HAVE to be sugar-free! They will make you poop like a nuclear detonation was taking place in your rectum! Lots of hilarious reviews here on Amazon, just one of over 2,550 examples!

Top Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 starsI have seen the face of God.
By Douglas Pope on October 21, 2014
Size: 5 pound
I didn't feel the need to plan my weekend around 5 small gummybears. But if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
It began with a noticeable change in the viscosity of my saliva. Within minutes of consumption, my mouth had filled with a thick foamy slime. Though I was in a cool climate controlled room a salty sweat broke out, and I felt my heartbeat quicken as my body threw itself into fight or flight.
The animal noises broadcasting from my pelvis were an ominous warning of the violent acts that were to follow. I shouldered my way into the bathroom, clawing at my belt, moaning with pain. The smell came first. It started sweet, almost tangy. That was quickly overpowered by a cloying chemical perfume.
The first volley of feces hit the water like soda cans and nickles. The resulting splash drenching my bottom in foul brackish water, but this was quickly becoming the least of my worries.
After another moment, the noises in my core hit a fever pitch and I was struck rigid with pain. The sweat was now running into my eyes, but the room had turned ice cold and my hands began to spasm.
I felt an insidious burning flooding my escape hatch. I gasped. Hot yellow poison began spraying from my rear, changing in pitch and echo as the stream of diarrhea whipped around the toilet bowl, creating a nightmarish Doppler effect that can only be appreciated in hindsight.
My legs fell asleep sitting on the toilet. I couldn't have stood up if I wanted to.
Wiping was a no-go. Toilet paper simply became a vile paper mache'. My hands were quickly soiled. A full blown shower was needed, and all of my towels had to be burned.
So happy with my purchase, would recommend to friends and definitely buying again!
Thats some damn good writing! Right into the driver's seat.
 
I think the quack i saw a while back for tests reccomended colonoscopy to me, but he didnt prescribe me any good strong antibioics for the UTI caused bym KID ney stones and yeah, i dont feel likke chancing the walls getting scraped, ..iwas concerned about prostate cancer, since its f-ed with by the stones, but psa is bitchin, cholesterol some elevated, slight anemia, so WATER & citric acid will be my pitch against the kidney stones, go get some black market cephallax to keep the the infection out of my kidneys....with no prostate danger, ill chance the colon......hate the medical pharma complex....i had to correct Quest in what they were supposed to do 5 min after handing them 500 bux....that's pure bs.....minimum wage workers in blood handling & diagnostics. Keep it…i die tomorrow, ive haf an enviable life, no regrets, im not living in debt, on medecine cabinets & doctors opinions(more than a god damned body & paint man)in vain attempts of prolonging it, and i will die Quite Contently, knowing that i gave my work, effort wise, everything i had everytime....more than a dollar of work for every gd dollar taken. F medical slavery
 
Colonoscopy and a Prostate DRE (digital rectum exam) along with a PSA blood test is a must once you turn 50. Men need to keep track of their Prostate since prostate cancer starts to show its ugly head after 50. Also be aware it's not just your PSA numbers but how fast it rises. Example: any rise of more than .5-.75 point in a year is a sign of cancer.
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I had a call last week from the Practice Nurse at my Doctor's office....pointing out that I needed to get another check up for that special age. I'm a bit concerned now that my new Dr just wants to 'get to know me' a little better :eek:
After all, my last Dr got to know me real well down under ....too well for my liking. She could have at least warned me first. :rolleyes:
 
When you get your physical...make sure the doc doesn't have both hand on your shoulders for that check!
:rofl:
Never let age get the best of you! I'm 52 and teach high school P.E. I never let them get me no matter how bad it hurts the next day! All a state of mind. Keep the doc appointments and checks, great first round of numbers and more to come. Keep the exercise going..
 
I went to see Dr. Jellyfinger last week and had the colon Kodak 2 weeks ago. Cholesterol is a little high, got to take some weight off and exercise some more. Working on all three now.
 
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