Day 48: I Have Never Scheduled a Wellness Check for Myself

I am a stereotype. 60% of men do not get their annual check-up. I honestly don’t remember the last time I’ve been to the doctor for a wellness check. Seven years ago maybe? I’m paying for healthcare, I might as well use it.

This article claims you shouldn’t go to the doctor unless you are sick. My nurse wife’s eyes just rolled so hard that now she needs a check-up. Of course it’s good to talk to the doctor about what’s going on.
What’s going on with me?

• Sometimes my right ear feels like it’s clogged up. It’s usually after strenuous activity, which makes me think something swells up in there when my blood is pumping? Or maybe it’s just wear and tear from loud indie rock?
• My left ass cheek has a small skin tag, which I doubt is anything crazy, but definitely worth mentioning.
• My left big toe is scaly. I don’t know how else to describe it.
• I drink a decent amount. I have to imagine that liver is close to calling it quits. How bad is it?
• My knees hurt after running extra-long distances. Any way to prevent that?
• Sometimes my dick doesn’t work.

I guess overall I seem pretty healthy. But who knows? It’s worth getting everything checked out? See you on August 21st, doc.

Love,
Joey