Navigating senior years.

[diyer2]

[Donstar]

^^^^ I don't want to be the person who hears, "If we caught this earlier..."   However, I  think since approaching my '70's, my check engine light is always flickering.   It can be difficult to know when to say, "Nah, it'll be fine!" or this may be an early sign.  We are very fortunate that visiting a Doctor isn't a financial  concern because my engine light and commitment  to be proactive finds me a frequent visitor!

[KARNUT]

I’ve been on blood pressure medicine since I was 19. It’s genetic. Once a year visits to the doctor are a given as is the blood work. Family medical history is a good indicator as what to expect. Also side effects of any medication has to be considered. Even  blood pressure medication has some weird ones. Excepting the decline can go a long way in quality of life. Walking, eating and drinking are part of the deciding factor as well. Medications aren’t a free lunch as they can affect the liver or kidneys. My family has had some life threatening bad experiences with doctors over the years. Research and second opinions are your friend. Theirs are a money making enterprise just like most businesses. Some of the people they have to deal with hardens their sensibilities. My wife was Human Resources director at a hospital. Being smart and educated doesn’t make a person superior. They’re just a crazy as politicians. Buyer beware is always advised. 

Edited December 5, 2025 by KARNUT

[diyer2]

Had a talk with my doctor yesterday, I've been feeling very well. Surgery was cancelled, see how I do.

[customboss]

53 minutes ago, diyer2 said:

Had a talk with my doctor yesterday, I've been feeling very well. Surgery was cancelled, see how I do.

Fantastic! 

[customboss]

On 12/5/2025 at 5:47 AM, KARNUT said:

. Being smart and educated doesn’t make a person superior. They’re just a crazy as politicians

No you’re not insecure about educated or people considered socially or educationally superior.

[KARNUT]

5 minutes ago, customboss said:

No you’re not insecure about educated or people considered socially or educationally superior.

Way to go. Talk about taking a paragraph out of context. You must have learned that from CNN.

[customboss]

2 hours ago, KARNUT said:

Way to go. Talk about taking a paragraph out of context. You must have learned that from CNN.

No Sir, just dealing with people who post crap like you do.

 

as iron sharpens iron so there’s another man sharpen his friend

[KARNUT]

31 minutes ago, customboss said:

No Sir, just dealing with people who post crap like you do.

 

as iron sharpens iron so there’s another man sharpen his friend

Amazing, I spent all day yesterday driving. Didn’t pay much attention here. Out of the blue you start ragging on me. You definitely have problems.

[Atlas]

Oh, the indignation. Imagine that. Disparaging and spreading skepticism of the entire medical community, and then taking offense when someone replies to the BS. Especially when said "medical community" has been managing his blood pressure for the last 130 years...

 

90% of this thread are stories of modern medicine keeping all the old bats (edit: and bastards) in here alive.

Edited December 10, 2025 by Atlas

[Silverado4x4]

1 hour ago, Atlas said:

 

 

90% of this thread are stories of modern medicine keeping all the old bats in here alive.

I thought old bats were the women and old bastards were the men.

Edited December 10, 2025 by Silverado4x4

[customboss]

53 minutes ago, Silverado4x4 said:

I thought old bats were the women and old bastards were the men.

Maybe we aren’t sure about some here!

[Atlas]

1 hour ago, Silverado4x4 said:

I thought old bats were the women and old bastards were the men.

 

You're right. I edited my post for inclusiveness.

[customboss]

On 12/9/2025 at 1:39 PM, KARNUT said:

Amazing, I spent all day yesterday driving. Didn’t pay much attention here. Out of the blue you start ragging on me. You definitely have problems.

Just took me a while to respond to your stupid comment about wisdom, education, and smart people.  You like all MAGA dicks are insecure. 

[KARNUT]

2 hours ago, customboss said:

Just took me a while to respond to your stupid comment about wisdom, education, and smart people.  You like all MAGA dicks are insecure. 

Once again out of the blue you try to insult me. I’ve been playing golf all day minding my own business. Maybe no one is paying attention to you today. I’ll have to spend a few minutes checking today’s post out. Probably almost all about oil.