RM> The few times I've taken a drive to
RM> the hospital it was because of a broken bone or at one time a cut
RM> on my knee that would just not stop bleeding and it turned out
RM> it was right to the bone and took 2 levels of stitches to close..

SD>In those cases, yes, I agree that an ER visit is needed.

Yes, and you usually can't see your doctor same day so your only
option is the Hospital ER..

SD>I did not become so sickly until after my military service...

At what age did you leave the service? I've run across several
ex-military people in very good shape because they keep up with
exercises and such even after getting out. An uncle of mine in
his late 70's would challenge people 50 years younger to a
pushups contest..  He could out-drink them too..    B)

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