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That shouldn't happen until people are well into their 70s. My grandfather is 82 and can catch everything you say.
That is only part of it: some people know so little about the bodies that they get lost, just hearing a doctor talk. Some do not hear well, believe it or not, many people in their 50s have hearing problems and even just to have 2 people listening often helps. One may over react, the other under react, together they can better understand what is being said. Heck, my son in law went with my daughter for some of her pre-natal check ups and my grandson is laws have done the same, as well as going for the baby's check ups.
I am glad your grandfather is so alert, has not trouble remembering and knows exactly what is being said, but that isn't everyone, in fact it is probably the minority.
I am glad your grandfather is so alert, has not trouble remembering and knows exactly what is being said, but that isn't everyone, in fact it is probably the minority.
Well, not in this context because he has never been to a doctor in his life but he will sometimes mention conversations and you go like "How the hell did he manage to hear that?".
Ok, ok. I'm 41. Far from senile. I do worry. After these past two appointments, I found myself later questioning myself about what the doctor may have meant, or thinking of questions I should have asked. I'm getting better about asking questions, even later via email. After a stressful run of losing my father this past October, my FIL in November, and dealing with a blood clot in January, I'll take my wife along at least for support.
Ok, ok. I'm 41. Far from senile. I do worry. After these past two appointments, I found myself later questioning myself about what the doctor may have meant, or thinking of questions I should have asked. I'm getting better about asking questions, even later via email. After a stressful run of losing my father this past October, my FIL in November, and dealing with a blood clot in January, I'll take my wife along at least for support.
It might help to write down some of your questions so you'll remember to ask them during the appt. You can even take notes during your appt if you think that would help.
You normally don't get much more than 15 minutes face time with your doctor. And in that time your supposed to absorb everything that he/she has to tell you about your results, unpleasant procedures, etc. (most of which are totally foreign to you) plus that is your time to ask any questions. Add on the recent events with your dad and fil and..
Of course, you're feeling stressed - who wouldn't be? I would absolutely want my husband there with me under similar circumstances. Hang in there. Sorry you're going through this!
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