The American Spectator

“But I’m in good shape,” I protested. “I regularly hike in the mountains and ride my bike around town.”

“Good,” said Dr. Barrasso. “Keep it up.”

“I try to eat right. Fruits and vegetables. And I take a daily multivitamin.”

“Good,” laughed Dr. Barrasso. “Keep it up.”

All hypochondriacs know that it is important to make the most of free medical advice.

“How does my PSA look?” I asked.

“Fine. Excellent, in fact.”

“I just had a digital at the prostate screening a few months ago,” I said. “Dr. Christianson….”

“Good”, said Dr. Barrasso. “What did he find?”

“Uhh, slight BPH,” I said.

“How old are you?”

I told him.

“I’m a year older than you,” smiled Dr. Barrasso philosophically. “Unfortunately, the game starts to change for us now.”

“I’m tired of getting up two or three times a night,” I said. “Do I need medication?”

“I’d stay away from it as long I could,” said Dr. Barrasso. “Because once you’re on it, you’re on it. Try Saw Palmetto. See if it works for you.”