More questions about Primary Care
The most common questions are already answered on the Primary Care page. Here are the rest.
- Can a “full blood panel” tell me everything about my health?
No. There is no single blood panel that checks everything. Different tests answer different questions, and even a broad panel cannot repl…
- Can a hair, skin or nail supplement affect my lab results?
Yes. Some supplements contain biotin, which can interfere with certain laboratory tests, including some hormone and thyroid tests. That c…
- Can an over-the-counter cold medicine affect my blood pressure?
Yes. Some cold medicines contain ingredients, including certain decongestants, that can raise blood pressure. Different products sold und…
- Can I compare a new lab result directly with one from a different laboratory?
Not always. Laboratories may use different methods, units or reference ranges. A number that looks higher or lower is not necessarily a m…
- Can I get a same-day sick appointment at MedFIT?
Same-day appointments are often available, although they are not guaranteed.
- Can I have high cholesterol even if I am not overweight?
Yes. Body size does not tell you your cholesterol level. Inherited factors, eating patterns and other health conditions can all influence…
- Can my home blood-pressure readings help with a primary-care visit?
Yes. Home readings can show patterns that a single office measurement may miss. Bring your recorded readings with dates and times, along …
- Do I need to fast before every blood test?
No. Some tests require fasting and others do not. Follow the instructions for the tests actually ordered rather than assuming every blood…
- Does “third-party tested” mean a supplement is proven to work?
No. Quality testing and proof of benefit answer different questions. Independent testing can help check ingredients, amounts or contamina…
- Does a flagged lab result automatically mean something is wrong?
Not automatically. A flag means the result falls outside the laboratory’s reference range; it does not explain the cause or establish a d…
- Does MedFIT offer telehealth visits?
No. MedFIT does not currently offer telehealth visits.
- How can I explain my concerns if appointments make me anxious?
You do not need a perfect explanation. A short written note can help you say what matters before nerves get in the way.
- How do I get records from my previous provider to MedFIT?
You may not need a full records transfer. If you know your current medicines, recent lab results, and the important parts of your medical…
- How do I request a prescription refill between primary-care visits?
Refill timing depends on the service and the medication. For Primary Care, Valerie may write a prescription for up to about 90 days when …
- How is an A1C test different from a blood-sugar reading?
A blood-sugar reading describes glucose at a particular moment. A1C gives an estimate of your average blood glucose over roughly the prev…
- How will I receive and discuss my primary-care lab results?
Primary-care lab results are generally sent by email. If everything looks routine, MedFIT may also call to explain the results or ask you…
- If my blood pressure is normal on medication, does that mean I no longer need it?
A normal reading may mean the treatment is doing its job. It does not establish that the underlying tendency toward high blood pressure h…
- If my blood sugar improves after weight loss, is my diabetes cured?
Improvement is valuable, but it does not automatically mean diabetes is cured. Some people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission; clinic…
- If my screening test was normal, can I ignore a new symptom?
No. Screening checks for certain problems before symptoms appear. A new symptom may need a different evaluation, even if a previous scree…
- Is magnesium a proven solution for poor sleep?
No. There is not enough strong evidence to treat magnesium supplements as a reliable solution for insomnia or other sleep disorders. Corr…
- What happens if I need care from a specialist?
MedFIT will explain when another provider is the better next step and help coordinate appropriate outside care. A referral is a way to ge…
- What happens if I need to cancel or pause my primary-care membership?
There is no long-term contract or notice period required. Membership is paid in advance for the next 30 days.
- What if I still feel exhausted even though my basic bloodwork was normal?
Normal bloodwork can be reassuring, but it does not explain every cause of fatigue. Sleep, medicines, mood, daily demands and other healt…
- What is the purpose of an annual physical if I feel well?
A physical is a chance to review your health before a problem becomes the main reason for a visit. It can include discussing health chang…
- Which parts of my family’s health history are useful at a primary-care visit?
Share major conditions in close relatives and, when you know it, the age when they were diagnosed. Early heart disease, diabetes and cert…
- Which preventive screenings should I bring up at a primary-care visit?
Start with what you have already had and what may be due for you. Screening needs depend on age, health history, family history and previ…
- Why does MedFIT need to know about medicines prescribed by other providers?
Because medication safety depends on knowing what you actually take. Include prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines and supplements, e…
- Why does my provider look at more than my total cholesterol number?
Total cholesterol combines information that needs to be separated and understood. LDL, HDL and triglycerides tell different parts of the …
- Why does prediabetes matter if I feel completely well?
Prediabetes often has no noticeable symptoms. It means blood glucose is above the usual range but below the diabetes range, and it signal…
- Why does seeing the same provider over time matter?
Continuity can make it easier to recognize changes and build on what has already been learned about you. A provider familiar with your hi…
- Why might a sick visit end without an antibiotic prescription?
Because an antibiotic is useful for certain bacterial infections, not every illness. It will not treat a viral cold, and unnecessary anti…
- Why might kidney tests be part of care for diabetes or high blood pressure?
Diabetes and high blood pressure can affect the kidneys, sometimes before you notice symptoms. Blood and urine tests provide different in…
- Why would I need a sleep study instead of just trying to sleep more?
More time in bed does not identify whether breathing or another sleep problem is disrupting your rest. A sleep study can answer questions…