New patient physical next tuesday

Got a new patient physical coming up next Tuesday. I requested a genital and rectal exam since it's been a long time since I've been looked at down there. The lady on the phone told me that they check everything 😊😊

Can't wait to hear every detail.

I'll be getting my left foot looked at as well. Could be tendinitis but not sure

We await a detailed account of the visit

All the best. I have not requested to be checked in that way. For me the anticipation of what the doctor will do adds to the tension of a physical exam. My doctor has not failed to provide a very detailed examination; typically has me remove my briefs when it is time!

@Nick321 if I knew that I was gonna be checked down there, I wouldn't have requested it. And I requested the rectal since it is my new patient physical and I am getting close to the age of regular prostate exams. Oh and I will have the choice of the digital exam, blood test or both when I start getting regular prostate exams. Of course I'm going to choose both 😊😊 . But you will all be getting full details of the physical after I get it done

@Tingue77 : ………… getting close to the age of regular prostate exams

Could also be getting close to age of having colonoscopies as well? Even though you check things off on the forms and mentioned things over the phone, I find it's good to tell the doc in person what you want looked at and checked as well. Good luck with your exam!

@reddevil oh I'll definently be discussing all of that with her for sure. It's good to get a headstart on that screening

@reddevil oh I'll definently be discussing all of that with her for sure. It's good to get a headstart on that screening

@Tingue77 - Oh, I didn't realize the doc was a her - I've always had better experiences discussing things with women doctors.

@reddevil yep I find it easier to discuss things with a female doctor as well

Good luck !

@trout thank you!

I hope all goes well.

Wondering if I'll have to change into a gown since everything will be checked. If so, im taking everything off

It's not as common now a days to be asked to change into a gown, at least that what I've noticed.

Yeah I've noticed that as well. When i had my new patient physical with a different doctor a few years ago, I did change into a gown. But then when I had a different doctor I was not asked to change. Maybe it depends on the doctor's preference

@Wally It's not as common now a days to be asked to change into a gown, at least that what I've noticed.

Wife and I went to doc two months ago for our semi-yearly and neither of us was asked to put on a gown. Apart from listening to our chest, the exam was more talk about how we felt than doing things to us.

I'll be wearing clothes that are easy to take off anyways when I go on Tuesday. I am excited to meet my new doctor and relieved that I will get my foot looked at cause it hurts like hell lol

Be sure to let us know how it goes!

Oh trust me, ill be sharing from the beginning of the exam till the end

You guys think I should tell my new doctor that I use enemas? Been thinking about bringing it up on tuesday

I should tell my new doctor that I use enemas?

I think the way to tell your doc is to mention this in terms of a medical question, rather than simply stating you use enemas. This was my mistake - I told my gastroenterologist who was also my primary care doc that I liked taking enemas. To my surprise, he didn't say anything in reply, but simply ignored me.

Maybe I should say ive heard that enemas are good for you and I've tried them a few times?

If you have a medical concern about taking enemas, (chronic constipation, frequency, volume, changes to your flora etc.) consider discussing it with your doc. Since few mainstream Doctors see little to no medical value in using enemas, don't expect a overly supportive response. If you're looking for support for using enemas, see a naturopath.

Yeah not gonna mention enemas at all to her then

I don't have a medical concern about them, I would just ask her if they're good for you and I'd say I have tried them a few times

I've never looked forward to going to the doctor as much as I am right now, really need to get my foot looked at. And I am excited about the physical as well

I can't wait to hear how it went!! I've always wanted to ask for a genial and rectal exam!!!

@Littletwink i figure since I'm there for my initial physical, might as well get everything looked at

@Littletwink just ask, it's that easy