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September 22, 2018

Health check referral – self care

Health check referral - looking after myself

I wrote last week about how I try to keep myself fit and care for my health in my 50’s. As part of this I self referred myself to my GP practice for a health check. I am aware that I am a middle aged, menopausal and overweight.

My father died at the age of 53 when I was only 15, of Coronary Heart Disease and the same thing happened to his brother, my uncle at a similar age. This obviously puts me at risk of Heart Disease.

With this in mind and my current health kick of regular gym sessions I decided to refer myself for a check up with a member of the Nursing Team at my GP practice.

In this consultation I was asked a series of questions from a computer screening programme about lifestyle, exercise, alcohol etc. My Blood Pressure reading was recorded and bloods obtained for baseline measurements checking my liver, kidneys, thyroid, Cholesterol and screening for Diabetes.

My Blood Pressure was borderline high and I have to have it rechecked in about a month.

I received my blood results a week later and all were acceptable apart from one result from my Liver Functions tests! Maybe a sign of too much high living in retirement. I am partial to G&T’s, wine and Prosecco. I have an appointment to have this blood repeated in a couple of weeks.

So in summary all is not bad, I worried about my cholesterol and of developing Type 2 Diabetes. It is a relief that these appear satisfactory. My Liver Function test results were mildly elevated in the past and a previous GP referred me for a Liver scan which thankfully was normal. I am obviously hoping for a similar outcome. I will. however, monitor my alcohol intake and curb my intake. Before retirement I drank little alcohol due to shift work and other factors. It is since retirement that my intake has increased. It is still a lot less than some of my friends and peers but I must have a sensitivity more than them perhaps.

I enjoy a social drink

Converselyh there are many people who do not self refer for health checks, they don’t think it necessary as long as they feel well, I however like to know about the hidden things I cannot see or feel that affect my physical well being

Watch this space and I will update when more results are available. What is your approach to your health – are you like me and take a proactive approach or do you prefer not to know and get health checks only when you feel unwell.

Let me know what you do or if you have experienced a similar situation – I’d love to see  your comments or you can contact me by email.

I’m taking part in the Wellbeing Wonders linky with Becca from Beccas Blogs It Out and Emma from Sunshine and Rain.

Take a look at how they manage their own wellbeing

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  1. Becca says

    September 23, 2018 at 10:04 am

    I’ve never really thought about doing this, but maybe I need an MOT!

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  2. Anne Fraser says

    September 25, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    I was very pleased I had a 60 year MOT as my blood test showed an underactive thyroid. I had been going to the doctor with vague symptoms like constipation and tiredness but he had not thought to do a blood test. I felt so much better once I was on the right tablets. I would urge everyone to take advantage of screening if it is offered.

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    • earlyretirementrocks says

      September 25, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      That worked well for you. Making you a prime example of why it’s important to go. Good for you and I hope you are feeling better

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I’m Elaine a Neonatal Nurse who retired from the NHS at age 55. I’m loving the 3rd age of my life – Retirement is the best job I ever had. Being married for 35 years I am lucky to have someone to share life with.

I’m a foodie who enjoys travel, football and my home.

I love to share over 50’s lifestyle tips including age appropriate beauty reviews, coping with the trials and tribulations of the Menopause, weight gain around the middle, fashion, travel and food including recipes and restaurant reviews.

I want to challenge the myth that life ends at retirement.

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