I'm 70 years old. (Updated)

[safeinOhio]

9. I'm your age and am getting ready to fire my doctor.

Will be the 3rd doctor I've dumped in 4 years.

I'm a little more tired than I use to be and chucked it up to age. So, I started running to get fit. 10 years ago a doctor told me I'd never run again because of my right knee. So, I'm going slow, but do feel better. I run(slow jog, 15minute miles). I do 3 to 4 miles about every other day, depending on the weather.

Been watching my blood pressure for a few years and now have a healthy BP. I take it about every day. Just started to notice that my pulse rate seemed a little slow, about 45 beats per minute. Looked it up on the net and found out it is called Bradycardia. Looks like I'm a super athlete or something is wrong. Had an ECT that showed first degree A-V, not good. My doc says I'm normal and I'm not buying it. Trying to get in to see a cardiologist and waiting for a referral that I haven't got yet.

So, last week I became a vegetarian. Looks like about the only possible cure for clogged arteries.

What is it about GPs that they have become gate keepers only. I've had this doctor for 2 years and any complaint, he sends me to a specialist. Has never seen me with my shirt off or every looked up my nose on down my throat. He has listen to my chest a few times and thats it.
That last doctor I liked, down in Ohio was an old DO. He was great. So, I'm going to look for another one like him.

Good luck with your health.