W2R
Moderator Emeritus
Khan, I am so glad to hear that you are going for a checkup! Here are my suggestions, which are not from a viewpoint of expertise but are from somebody who sincerely cares about you and your health. Which, I do.
When you see the doctor, be sure he understands that you have not seen a doctor in 20 years. That way he will hopefully understand that he cannot just rush you through. In fact, you also might want to alert his office of this because they might want to schedule a possibly longer appointment for you.
Bring a written list of any questions or symptoms you may have had. Then go through your list with him.
If you are like me, you will freeze up and forget to ask something important unless you have it on paper in front of you. That is why I suggest you bring the list.
You have mentioned some serious hereditary conditions in your family history, that you may have. Ask if you can be checked for those conditions.
Congratulations for taking this big step!
When you see the doctor, be sure he understands that you have not seen a doctor in 20 years. That way he will hopefully understand that he cannot just rush you through. In fact, you also might want to alert his office of this because they might want to schedule a possibly longer appointment for you.
Bring a written list of any questions or symptoms you may have had. Then go through your list with him.
If you are like me, you will freeze up and forget to ask something important unless you have it on paper in front of you. That is why I suggest you bring the list.
You have mentioned some serious hereditary conditions in your family history, that you may have. Ask if you can be checked for those conditions.
Congratulations for taking this big step!