AmyL Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Can anyone who has had the medical let me know what is involved? Is it invasive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db100 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 At mine I had a chest x-ray, blood sample and urine sample taken. Did the usual height, weight, blood pressure, medical history questions. Did a brief sight test too. Then lay on bed in underwear and the doctor had a feel for lumps and bumps, then tested knee and joint reflexes. From arriving to leaving it was under an hour. Wasn't uncomfortable at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyL Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, db100 said: At mine I had a chest x-ray, blood sample and urine sample taken. Did the usual height, weight, blood pressure, medical history questions. Did a brief sight test too. Then lay on bed in underwear and the doctor had a feel for lumps and bumps, then tested knee and joint reflexes. From arriving to leaving it was under an hour. Wasn't uncomfortable at all. Thank you that's really helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimboslice Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 39 minutes ago, AmyL said: Can anyone who has had the medical let me know what is involved? Is it invasive? Drink plenty of water beforehand, I had a very small trace of blood in my urine test and so did my wife, we both sat there drinking about 8 cups of water, tested again and my wife’s was clear, mine was still showing a slight trace of blood. I was told to go to my doctors who referred me to a kidney specialist, only problem was the waiting list was 3 months, so I went private, £2,000 later I was given the all clear. Very worrying because you start thinking what it could be. It was an early appointment so didn’t really drink much, the nurse did say it is common but does normally flush through with water. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyL Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, kimboslice said: Drink plenty of water beforehand, I had a very small trace of blood in my urine test and so did my wife, we both sat there drinking about 8 cups of water, tested again and my wife’s was clear, mine was still showing a slight trace of blood. I was told to go to my doctors who referred me to a kidney specialist, only problem was the waiting list was 3 months, so I went private, £2,000 later I was given the all clear. Very worrying because you start thinking what it could be. It was an early appointment so didn’t really drink much, the nurse did say it is common but does normally flush through with water. Good luck. Oh wow, I wouldn't have even considered that! Thanks so much for the advice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, AmyL said: Oh wow, I wouldn't have even considered that! Thanks so much for the advice For females. timing (as in menstrual cycles) are also a big "false positive" on the urine test. So if you do happen to have your medical coincide with your "time" mention it to the doctor. The chest X-Ray - is just a stand up in front of a machine (in a gown for girls and topless for men) while they take the picture - 30 seconds Edited July 14, 2020 by Ausvisitor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyL Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alltogethernow Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Medical was easy-ish until the Doc' said my son had a heart murmur, a scan later, a month later, and all was good. ATN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe/Rose Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 What are they testing for with the urine test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Blood in urine mainly, but also things like diabetes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Just now, Ausvisitor said: Blood in urine mainly (linked to cancer of bowel etc.), but also things like diabetes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozuk Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) I was dreading the medical exam. Have been for decades as I knew some day I would have to have one. But to my disbelief I thoroughly enjoyed it. One of the best days I've had in the city. They're very efficient. They have everything very organised I was impressed at how streamlined the process is. They all seemed to know what they were doing. I had to have a blood test. The last blood test I had was 40 years ago in 1980 so that was the part I was dreading. Went great. I tried to remain calm and not look at what was happening. Also a chest Xray which is just standing in front of a machine. It takes about 10-15 seconds. Then a urine test which I was convinced was impossible as I get nervous and would never be able to work with me. That went sort of ok. Had to do it twice. Then someone looks in your ears, mouth, you get asked to raise your legs and arms. There's also an eyesight test which I think I must have failed as I couldn't even see the sign with the letters. I told the doctor I would get my eyes seen to. I lied. That will cost me a fortune. And that's it. There's a water machine so if you get dehydrated you can have drinks. They provide plastic cups. I left the medical centre feeling as if I'd won the lottery. Edited August 9, 2020 by ozuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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