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Hiding health problems

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Peppermint Thu 11-Oct-18 12:29:45

Saw this morning that over a quarter of over 50s keep health problems secret confused

I must admit, if I was going for tests I would maybe not tell my children to avoid worrying them, but I can't imagine keeping an illness a secret. Am I alone in this?

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/health-issues-secret-embarrassed-friends-family-over-50s-hearing-aid-a8576886.html

Polly48 Sat 13-Oct-18 19:07:41

Good luck, clementine with your referral - hope you don’t have too long to wait / that’s the worst bit!

Information shared on a ‘need to know’ basis seems kindest for everyone concerned?