Let's Get Physical

I made an appointment to get a physical. Actually, I told the receptionist that I wanted a "full physical" although I'm not quite sure what that entails. I don't think I've had a physical since I was a little kid but lately, I've been feeling very tired and more paranoid about my health.

So, any 20-something year old women out there that have had a physical exam recently? What did you have to do? I assumed I'd have to get bloodwork done but the lady on the phone said I didn't need to do anything beforehand and that the appointment would last about 45 minutes.

What are they going to do? I want them to read my cholesterol and whatever else doctor's can read from your blood so that I know that I'm not going to die. Well, at least not die from high sugar or whatever. Ack.

I'm preparing a list of questions for the doctor. My Glamour magazine tells me that I should do this so that I am sure that all of my concerns are covered between the rushing into the office, quick medical stats and rushing out the door of the doctor. Here are my questions:

(1) I've been feeling very tired lately. This feeling lasts with me all day. What gives?

(2) I have difficulty sleeping through the night. What gives?

(3) I find that I get up at least 2 times per night to pee. What gives?

(4) I fart. A lot. Like insanely a lot. Like I'm lucky that someone still wants to have sex with me I fart so much. I've always been this way (so don't blame the vegetarian diet!). What gives?

Yeah yeah yeah, its TMI. What questions would you ask your doctor? I feel like I'm forgetting something basic to ask...