Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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In a recent lecture, Dr. Reed Tuckson advised Villagers to look in the mirror: "You are seeing the best doctor you will ever meet."
Thank you, Dr. Tuckson, I always suspected as much. But, seriously, can the same be said for everyone? No, certainly not. He later said that 80 percent of seniors have at least one chronic condition, 50 percent have two or more and 36 percent are battling four or more chronic illnesses. It seems the opening statement was to make everyone feel good about themselves but it was certainly not true. It's more like those in the mirror are their own worst enemy. |
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I totally agree with Dr. Tuckson.
You are your own best health advocate. Some people don't ask their doctor the right questions. Some people don't follow their doctor's advice. Some people bury their head in the sand and hope if they ignore their condition, it will go away magically. Don't complain if you are not doing what needs to be done, to help resolve your condition. As my doctor said when I went for a meet and greet. "I don't care what the charts say, tell me what is going on with you". You know better than anyone else. I would be a fool not to listen, to this learned man, and follow his advice but the final judgement is on us. He can only advise. Some people don't even consider what a doctor says when it comes to eating, losing weight, stop smoking, etc. There are people who take their health seriously. I like to think I am one of those. ![]()
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Do you think you have any chronic conditions or illnesses, VPL?
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All my mirror tells me is to get a second opinion.
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Jacksonville, Florida Andover, New Jersey The Villages Second star to the right, then straight on 'til morning. |
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Now that's funny!
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At the end of my last visit he said, "Obviously you have been taking good care of yourself." |
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One can't have it both ways. Either you are your best doctor or the PCP you go to is your best doctor. Although I agree with a lot of what you said I think you might be reading something into his statement that he didn't say. Perhaps he should have said: "Each person has the potential to be their own best doctor." |
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It is a combination of both. No one knows their body better then they do, but one has to allow the knowledge of a trained doctor for input and solutions. It's funny how people sense, when they are about to expire. My old doctor told me that my mother was going to live a long time and she was 93. She didn't agree and passed the next day. In this case, she knew better.
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The part about paying attention to what your body is saying: Lots of people feel great after eating a meal consisting of pizza, hamburger and fries etc. and desserts like ice cream, pie or cake. That's what they are paying attention to. They often think, "If it makes me feel so good, how can it be bad for me?" I understood what you meant, I'm just saying that listening to one's body can also work in harmful ways. I'd like to see you start a club in The Villages called, "Ask a pharmacist". ![]() |
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Give up, Joe.
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I would recommend a new physician, or are you self diagnosing? In either event a new physician is in order.
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Or you start a club called: "let's ask someone who really knows!"
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My mirror broke when I looked into it.
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