Anyone notice this with age? It has been average out to be once a week this year or none for few weeks an then 2 vista in 1 wk., Not to mention arthritis in knee joint. Have not had look at in years, now have 2 speacilist appts that have travel for aways come up , 1 for eye as a skin cancer growth in eye lid, supposably can go work after biopsy, anyone ever had a cystoscopy done before ? Is it a breeze? Or uncomfortable? Just idea of how it done, I have had endoscopy bfore but not for urine tract endoscopy, Have to have bladder exam an concern about results it, I would think if cancer u have more symptoms if blood like be sick which am not

Dokters fynd things wrong with u.
$$$

Comes with the territory. I've been pretty lucky, so far. Being poor means doctors don't have much need for me. I have no advice to offer but good luck.

Since you're in NE Iowa, are you going to Rochester?

Yep. I don't go cause I don't wanna know what's wrong. Lol.

Iowa city for speacilists

I didn't go to the doctor from 2003 to 2022. I've since seen more doctors, by many times, than I've seen in my entire life. Between Diane and I, we had 2 weeks last year where we had 9 medical appointments in a week.

Keith

Sounds like you’re starting to make it a habit to go. You’re looking for a reason to go and you don’t even realize it.

Modern medicine is pretty amazing Coonman-especially if you dont let it go and they find stuff early-a lot is cureable.
Lots of treatment for chronic stuff too,and a lot of surgeries to replace wore out joints and plugged arteries is routine mtc nowadays.
Hang in there coonman and trust your doctors advice.

I wish the best for you, hopefully you get good news. Keep moving and doing what you like to do trapping, fishing etc.) I know you're more active in that regard than some on here and that's me included. I'm active but not in the outdoor pursuits like I used to be other than bow hunting.

Since last June I don't think a single week has gone by that I did not have some sort of a doctors appointment. It seems I have an appointment or two every week. I have managed to stay away from being in the hospital and ER since early January. The appointments seem endless, I even had a Visiting Nurse 3 times a week for 6 or 7 weeks, I am thankful that is over. I had to cancel an appointment next week so I could attend the Pennsylvania Trapper's Rendezvous. I am thankful I am still above ground so I guess it is worth it.

With my bladder cancer, the only symptom I had was blood in my urine. Cystoscopy is not fun. Not painful but is uncomfortable. Good thing is they don't last very long. Good luck Dave.

I'm 66. In the past 5 years I've been to the ER about 10 times, had 2 surgeries (Gall bladder out and lung collapse). Diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus too. A lot of my family died of cancer so I imagine one day I'll get it somewhere in me. I try not to think about it because unless they catch it real early you're basically screwed. Regular screening is the key. I get a once a year CT scan of my lungs (I quit smoking 28 years ago but now have COPD.

Getting old sucks.

Part of getting old

Don't ignore things and get them taken care of early for best results

Do it for the kids and grandkids if you have them

Well I started life eating right and lifting weights in my teens. Now older my body treats me right.

Been to the doctor more times since the year started than in the 10 previous years I think.
Not to complain as I have already lived longer than 90% or more of the males in my family tree.
Right now my biggest Demon is Vertigo.
No answers for it yet and many therapy sessions.
I'm seeking relief daily.
Keep on kicking Coonman220.
My goal is to be still kicking when they try to put me under.
At 70 and beyond I truly believe the saying.
Use it or Lose it.
Sometimes it's not easy but don't just give it away.
Best of luck on your continuing health !

Hope no cancer, u think u be sick, have not seen blood in urine, but blood spots in morning on clothes an only place it could be come from. They say use numbing jel with scope, not look forward to it or results

Make sure the techs clean the scoping equipment between your colonoscopy
& your upper endoscopy or the procedure will leave a bad taste in your mouth !!!

Dave, I think it's fairly common for people to have some level of anxiety when it comes to some medical procedures. Especially when it may be a procedure you haven't had before. Don't be afraid to mention to your doctor or nurses that you are having some anxiety about your procedure. They will be able to give you something to help calm your nerves. Stay positive, and things will be fine. 

Ya, it one those things they do in office quickly , u don't have to fast bfore it like some other scopes

I see you're engish is gitin beter

I gotta get the camera this year. Can't wait for the flush prep.

That one is not so bad except get ready for it, unknown about some others

Blood work every 6 months for me is it

When I had a cysto done, they put me out for it since I was young enough that I wasn't a risk to wake up again.
If they can't put you under, it won't be comfortable.

When I had a cysto done, they put me out for it since I was young enough that I wasn't a risk to wake up again.
If they can't put you under, it won't be comfortable.

I get the cysto every 3 years, as I have a neo-bladder from putting off going to get looked at 17 yrs ago.



The anticipation is worse than the actual procedure as the only nerves involved are in the glans

And remember, the medical staff has seen hundreds if not thousands of those things, so just go with a good attitude and it will be done quick


Good luck, keeping you in our thoughts that it's nothing serious.

And gor everybody else, be a man and get checked, if not for you then for those who you love

They don't put u out for it, just say they use numb jel, the results are scary part

Howdy Coonman. I had bladder cancer roughly 17 years ago. Had absolutely no pain or sickness, but one day lots of blood in urine. The worst part of the cysto is when they push the trap door open that goes into your bladder, then when they move the scope around to see different areas of the bladder. You may wince a bit but then it's all finished in maybe three minutes. You might pee a few air bubbles afterward but no big deal.

The worste part of the procedure for the removal of the pimple sized cancer growth was having to use a cathetor for three days. Then follow up cystos every three months the first year, every six months the second year, then once a year for a couple more years. Now I get one evry few years and hardly feel it anymore.

Good luck to you!

I wish you the very best coon.

We're u in hospital for 3 days when had it remove?

Dave, my surgery was outpatient. Could not get the tunors removed. Ended up with a neo bladder. Was in for a week with that.

Unfortunately it sounds like something go on if blood occasionally, it was months ago when first went docter an it quit an never went speacilist, see bunch blood other day when made appt

I wen't in in the morning and was home by like 2 oclock the same day. It was a Friday and I went to see the Dr the following Monday for removal of the cathetor and biopsy results. I was very fortunate, no chemo or radiation needed.

They remove cancer an went home that day ? I just got estimate of bill. If no ins pay it, $4900 something for short appt with scope, for eye appt this week, 2800 if no ins is what charge is

I just scheduled today neck surgery for the second time. Arthritis sicks.

not to come across sounding like I am belittling you, but really, your worried about 5 grand?
when its your health........................................it COULD be cancer, could be an infection, could be a kidney stone that is rattling around still small enough to not be painful but big enough to be slicing your kidney apart.

yea yea I get it, money is tight, but if the medical facility you are going to doesnt have a social work or ombudsman there to help you with the costs, then go somewhere that does.



let me tell you,
i was peeing blood for 2 days
finally went to hospital and was immediately placed in a trauma room
had a catheter in there in seconds,
had blot clots coming out
tumor had filled my bladder
after i got stabilized, about 5 days, the doc went in and lazered the tumor out,
but the damage was done.
2 months later i was in surgery for removal of the bladder, prostate, a section of urethra and a bunch of lymph nodes.
I was 47............................................

47, one of the youngest people recorded to have had bladder cancer, and one of the youngest to have a neo-bladder.

it aint no joke bro,

go, get checked out

and this goes for the rest of you all too

It is wierd that occasionally see blood residue I'm morning, but not see it when pee, no pain or other symptoms, like a sore inside that is not painful, my cost is 10 per cent of bill

You are normal to think the worst but it is likely not cancer. Go get it checked out and get whatever it is treated. Good luck and God bless coonman.

Oh man Trapper Red very sorry to hear about your ordeal. I was only 41 and I thank God often that mine was discovered early and removed before ruining my bladder.

I didn't have insurance back then but luckily had some savings in the bank. Got big discounts for paying different things in advance but still paid nearly ten k when all said and done.

Dang dude,
41...........

As you were probably told like myself, bladder cancer is an old man disease
Saw my urologist back in January, he's seeing more and more guys in late 40s and 50s now.

It's only 1 of the cancers when caught early responds to treatment well

I do not think I own any knives But it is possible that knives in general own me

Notice small spot blood today, appt is not for 3 wks from tomma , I have appt with eye doctor tomma for skin cancer cell in eyelid of better eye, I keep on freak out think bladder cancer now , I would think u have pain or more symptoms usually, I should went months ago but no blood symptoms stop,. I have no ins either an get discount an that why travel to clinics

Dont worry about it Coonman.
It is what it is,and you cannot change anything by worrying about what ifs.
Wait until your doctor appointment and deal with whatever you have to deal with.
Many many people deal with all kinds of stuff.Remain stoic.
Stoicism is something we all should practice,in a nutshell stoicism is not worrying about and acept the things you cannot change and change or deal with the things you can head on.
Practicing stoicism will remove great burdens from your mind and soul.

This year has been rough. Many many appointments and nearly 20k in doctors bills with no diagnosis. Good luck with the scope. I had the numbing gel the it was 45 minutes before performing the scope. Wasn’t very numb anymore and all to find out their camera tube wasn’t long enough.

Was to eye clinic at Iowa city hospitals clinics, never there before, amazed at size of it, all foreigners there, biggest eye clinic in Iowa, , amazed at all technology they have, had a basal cell took of eyelid, if didn't get park ramp ticket validated, $20 to park, busy place in Iowa that city, the stuff put in eyes was blinding out the door in sun without shades

I can't stand the wait till next week an worry, I can't imagine the thoughts of something major that get done at hospital

I figured they set the retirement age at 65 because you would never make a full months work without needing a day off for the doctor visits
many people a day a week

my parents by 63 were at the Dr every week sometimes a few times between themselves and taking their parents

It up to 67 old at least now, got layoff again from 1 job a week ago, not a good time be layoff an look for jobs with medical stuff upcome , I think retirement we'll do some people in, the ones that don't have noone to vist an there next nothing do, lay around on couch alot is not good an start get way out shape already

What are you waiting to find out next week?

Doctors find things wrong with you.
$$$.
Know a guy that lived till 93. Never seen a doc in his life.
Another that was 87. Went 1 time to get antibiotics for a dog bite at about age 80.That made him sick . He didn't go back..
I've seen 1 doc about 15 years ago. (59) now.
Spent 1/2 hour with him and cost me 450.00$. Cute nurse took my blood pressure and he lectured me on not eating fried foods.

We're all gonna die!!.

Find out what wrong with bladder, finally after 6 weeks at least of wait

About time at that age to get yearly physical, if got insurance, great idea, things like a colonoscope are recommend as usually something wrong , now got have that done to again come up

In 2019, my doctors found colon cancer and kidney cancer within two weeks of each other. Both required surgery but no radiation or chemo because they we found early. I'd hate to think what could have developed in the five years since diagnosis. It pays to stay on top of your health.

A good friend of mine once said, "I don't plan to die from the cheap stuff". Take care of your health and your future. Get those recommended checkups.

I am with you! I haven't been to a doctor in probably close to 10 years. The only reason to go to a doctor is if Super Glue won't stop the bleeding. Spoiler alert! We are all going to die sometime and I am not wasting any time worrying about something that I can't change.

For every guy/gal that never went to the Doc and lived to 90 there’s another thousand that died in their 60’s but could’ve lived to their 90’s had they went. I like the odds of finding something out early and shooting for triple digits.

More power to you if that is what you want. I have no desire to have my life revolve around doctors appointments, attending friends funerals and hoping I can make it to the toilet on time. Men in my family tend to die young and that is just fine with me. You want to live to be 100 and I hope that you make it to 110 then.

The older u get, u always want to live longer

In that case, I hope you live to be 100.

Had a friend pass away earlier this year @ 84. He couldn't hardly get out of the recliner he was in. Had sores that wouldn't hardly heal, fell a lot, and had no energy. I wouldn't wish his last couple of years on anybody. He said for his last two years he wished it would end; he was ready to go. Like it says in the bible about the evil years. Death was a sweet release for him.

My aunt lived to be 98 and when she was about 90 she said it wasn't all it was cracked up to be as all her friends and people she had things in common with were all dead.

They’re gonna find me leaned up against an old pine with my turkey gun across my lap and a spent shell ejected out the side. I’ve told my son before any calls are made to find my turkey before worrying about getting me out of there!

I have a dear friend who's brother went this way chasing elk. He found him sitting down, rifle across his lap staring at the stars. I wish we are all so lucky.

Probably not, though. All the doctors appointments will keep you limping along for 20 years beyond when you're last able to hunt.

Whats the point of being alive if your not living any more?

I agree with Danny. IMO If you can't get better and you have no enjoyment what's the point. To me a nursing home is about the most depressing place on earth. I have a mother in law in one now that has dementia. Her quality of life is zero, it's just an existance and it has been for almost 2 years now. No thanks, I'd rather be gone.

Finally day come for big appt for me, I was so nervous go in, absolutely painless , an didn't find thing wrong, got colonoscope finally scheduled but not get in for months, really impressed with Iowa state hospitals, they have lot help hire there with excellent service, huge clinics, I am thinking the largest in state, start get old an worry about such stupid stuff all time an worry life away an time go by fast, I went eat after an should use gps as drove 5 miles an got lost an stop eat, must used be capitol of Iowa in Iowa city as old gold dome

Great news coonman.Dont worry.Just think about trapping.

Good news coonman.
Dad always said. "worrying is what broke the wagon down"
Stay positive

I'm glad you had a good checkup
Keep your head up and keep moving forward
They can't cover you with dirt if you keep your feet moving

Glad you are doing well Dave! Hope you continue to take care of yourself. As always, we are here for you if you need us. Even if some on here give you a hard time (myself included) sometimes.

If you are always worrying and looking for problems you won't be disappointed.

Good news Dave! Keep a positive attitude and keep moving forward.

That's great news, Dave. Thanks for letting us know, and I'm happy for you.

Maybe now you can start making some plans to do a little extra trapping this year, or even make it to some of the trapping conventions we will be having around the state. We'd love to have you come and visit. You're always welcome.

Glad to hear you are doing well, Dave!!

One day at a time Coonman.

Glad to hear things went well Dave. Eric

Thanks !!!