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[quote=Anonymous]I have a scientific background and am good at thinking things through.  My wife thinks taking pills is a sign of weakness, and I should seek out alternatives, like better nutrition.  Except, my diet is not bad.  I do have terrible genetics, though.

As a result of her actions, I stopped having her go to medical appointments with me.  And we have 100% different medical professionals.  (she picks fights with doctors about running late, billing, etc.).  I do not.

I discovered this about 10 years into our marriage, when I started having some chronic medical issues (bad genetics meant I developed diabetes at 38; I also have a terrible cardiac history and other issues).  When I was diagnosed with cancer, the treatment was to take out the affected organ (kidney; I have two).  She  found that terribly insulting, and was demanding I get a second opinion.  Two doctors, said it.  She wanted a third opinion, and wanted to explore natural remedies.  Um no.  Get the tumor out of me.).

After dealing with the cancer and the follow care (including removing another metastatic tumor), I realized she was not a good health care advocate.

Now, lets go forward a decade....I have had some heart issues...no attack but four stents.  A few weeks ago, while walking, I felt chest pain.  I did what I was supposed (sit five minutes), and it went away. My cardiologist ordered a stress test, which I did not pass.  So next stop is the Catheterization lab; I will probably get my 5th stent.  Wife wants me to delay this because of COVID.  She does not want me going to a medical facility.  This is not something I can delay.  (The angina is getting worse; I think there is a chance I will have a 9-11 moment, and get it done early).  I am telling her it is far better to go there before the attack.

She thinks the doctors are just trying to make money, and I am a drama queen.  I can't fake a nuclear stress test.[/quote]

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