You might say, it’s one of those days.
Yes, it is.
This morning I went back to the Medical City to have those laboratory tests done. Last week, my doctor told me to have a uric acid test done since I was complaining about my aching knees. He included fasting blood sugar (FBS) as routine check since I have maintenance medicines for my sugar. Although it was normal the previous testing, my doctor wanted to be sure it still is.
I asked the medical technologist early this morning what the Vitamin D deficiency test was for, he told me that there are occasional instances where they request such. I must admit I am a bit paranoid when it comes to my health. In Tagalog, they call it “praning”. So that was done too. Unfortunately, it would take a few days before I get the results so I have to go back again sometime next week, at the same time see my doctor.
Mr. Google is so helpful. I searched the effect of a high BUN. I looked up why I need that Vitamin D deficiency test. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis more than twenty years ago, before I had my hysterectomy. The big problem is, I don’t drink milk and Mom told me I never had it even when I was a baby. I was breastfed all along. Until now, I don’t like the taste and smell of milk. I don’t like some ice cream flavors, I don’t like milky candies. Maybe that is why, my bones are weak and brittle.
Actually, I hate going and visiting a doctor. I have so many maintenance medicines that I’m afraid my kidneys would fail because of it. But when you’re getting old, your health slowly deteriorates too.
I hope your evening improves Arlene. 🤗
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Hi Kavitha, nice to see you again here. Thanks a lot.
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Stay well , Tita Arlene.
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Thank you so much Ren. I am getting old…haha!
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Good luck. I have to say I don’t think Googling medical matters is necessarily helpful
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Well, it helps me to understand Derrick!
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OK
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Let’s hope all your tests turn out well, Arlene. I’m sure they will. Luckily, I always enjoyed drinking milk, and still have at least two glasses of it a day. I hope that whatever else fails, my bones will stay strong enough for my walks with Ollie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you Pete. I never learned to drink milk, so sad 😦
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Personally I don’t believe that dairy products are the most efficient way for our bodies to get calcium and absorb it. I’ve never liked milk either, and I think it’s because my body doesn’t handle dairy well. I do eat some cheese, but feel better when I don’t. Lots of veggies contain calcium, as does some tofu. It’s a fine balance keeping our bodies well, isn’t it, Arlene?
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I agree Sabine. As we grow older though, we feel those aches and pains, they are really part of getting old.
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I guess! I’ve been lucky so far not having any health issues!
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That’s nice to hear Sabine. Health is wealth.
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Indeed!
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May your test results be reassuring. Remember that the doctor is really trying to keep you healthy and isn’t asking for those tests just to aggravate you.
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I know Elizabeth, just sometimes one feels so insecure having all those lab tests. Thank you for your kind words.
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I get anxious every time.
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That’s a natural feeling I guess.
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