Denton County Living Well Magazine Fall 2015 | Page 19

You’re Not Old, Just Older
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic

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ou’ve been in your body longer than anyone else,
and no one knows your body better than you. Most
patients can sense when something isn’t right, way
before a doctor tells them. Sometimes when you’re not feeling right, you may attribute it to getting older; however,
getting older is not a reason to not feel well.

Another common deficiency with men and women is vitamin B12. B12 is an essential vitamin with various roles
throughout the body. Symptoms of a B12 deficiency may include muscle weakness, fatigue, shakiness, unsteady gait,
incontinence, low blood pressure, depression and other
mood disorders, and cognitive problems (poor memory).

Do you feel like your “get up and go” has gone off somewhere? Perhaps you find yourself taking naps more frequently. Maybe you just aren’t as happy as you used to be
and you don’t find pleasure in the same things you once
enjoyed. Is it possible that you lack the desire for sex and
you miss having the sex drive you once had?

Exclusive to men, low testosterone levels can cause a multitude of unpleasant symptoms. Testosterone levels start to decline in the late 20s and most men will feel the effects of low
testosterone about the age of 35. Having a lack of energy,
feeling anxious or depressed, changes in your sleep pattern,
weight gain, and losing muscle mass are just a few of the
possible symptoms associated with having low testosterone.

Having imbalanced thyroid levels is something common in
men and women alike. The thyroid gland produces thyroid
hormone that’s used by almost every tissue in the body. It
controls body temperature, maintains energy levels, and
controls how our body burns fat. Imbalanced thyroid levels
have been associated with fatigue, decreased libido, and
heart disease.

Fatigue, feeling depressed and decreased sex drive. These
are common complaints of people who are getting older.
The good news is, the majority of the time these problems
are the result of an imbalance or deficiency within your
body. A simple blood test can diagnose the problem and
treatment is covered by insurance plans.

At Avere Healthcare Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you feel well again. Call us today!

HEALTHCARE CLINICS
Introducing Avere Healthcare Clinic! We are a primary
care clinic conveniently located on the corner of Bonnie
Brae and Charlotte in Denton. The dedicated staff of our
clinic will work together as a team to provide you
exceptional, high-quality, comprehensive medical care
while paying close attention to your needs and concerns.
Services available include:

Carol Hedtke, MS, RN, FNP-C

General Physicals
Same Day Sick Visits
Diabetes Management
Cholesterol Management
Testosterone Therapy

Prostate Cancer Screening
Women’s Healthcare
High Blood Pressure Management
Cardiovascular Screening
B12 Injections

2535 Charlotte Street, Suite 102; Denton, TX 76201 [phone]

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