How to stay healthy after long term sobriety (what blood tests should I ask for)

[xxsicknessxx]

I have not had blood tests in quite awhile and when I think of my health (how I feel) I some times wonder if I was more healthy when I was strung out then I am today sober. I felt more healthy, even though I have weight now, and I have color to my skin I often find my self feeling ill or off. Like... not good.. hard to explain. Anyway I have a doctor appointment coming up what tests should I ask for? Beside a general work up which I will be asking for what specific tests are there? Maybe a ekg to test heart functions or testosterone or are there dopamine tests? or serotonin tests? What about tests for your mind? its been a long time sense I have been a drug addict but I wonder what long term damage has been done because I don't feel back to normal.. any specific tests? Any info be great.

What do you do to stay healthy whats most important? I have been sober for stretches before and I felt better then this somethings off.

 

[modern buddha]

Let the doctor know your symptoms. Tell him if you're feeling groggy or low on energy or if you're easily agitated. He'll be able to give you a couple tests right then and there.

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

Agreed. We can't tell you what to ask about. It's a Doctor's job to listen and observe symptoms, and diagnose appropriately based on the information at hand.