Susan, I hope you find a resolution for your husband's high blood pressure. My ex MIL had it (but was/is obese with serious anxiety and hyperchondria) and it was very difficult her and everyone around her.

I figure I am just a normal person in the doctor-visit department, but I am very fortunate that I only go when I need to, which has been very, very rare. I don't have allergies or any other issues that would require a visit. I've never been to a dermatologist, although I would have benefited as a teenager! I have olive skin and no trouble spots as far as I can tell. I have had high cholesterol in the past, but that is under control through diet and exercise, and I was never on the high end that would require meds, just careful habits.

When I was a total stressbag a few years ago, I had back issues and hip issues and sinus issues...but those went away when I changed my situation.

So I go to a nurse practitioner for an annual exam and mammo every 18-months to 2 years, and my eye doctor every year for monitoring (no active issues for 25 years, but since I only have one good eye, I err on the side of caution for that). My glasses prescription haven't changed in about 10 years or more. I suspect that will change as I creep toward 50, though! I have good intentions about going to the dentist twice a year, but it's usually only once a year, if that, for a cleaning.

I'll count my blessings and do all I can to keep it this way!