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    Anxiety panic attacks ? what meds or methods have helped you?

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    I'm interested if anyone has tried a CES device such as Alpha-Stim.

    I was on Skype the other night to an old friend in England.

    He was formerly a commercial pilot and had to slowly give up because of an anxiety syndrome.

    Recently he has taken up again with microlight teaching.

    He said he would wake up on days he would do tows with gnawing anxiety.

    He started using Alpha-Stim.

    First day nothing.

    Second day a remarkable calmness happened which has continued.

    We were both Buddhist practitioners so he knows his mind better than most and is quite sure it's not a placebo effect.

    At a cost of $1,195.00 I am sure it is worth a try !

    This device seems to fall into the same category of scam as the famous ZAPPER which claims to cure all ills, even incurable ones and the Zapper is cheaper than the Alpha-Stim ! Only some $ 300 !

    I have of course not included the the web addresses of these bogus products here but they can easily be found if one is skilled in the use of Google.

    Buyer beware !

    Child ear infection. Info required.

    in Health and Medicine

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    The CT scan reveals the presence of a very small (suspected) cholesteatoma together with evidence of chronic infection.

    The good news is that (as yet) there is only minimal "damage" resulting from the infection/cholesteatoma.

    Treatment is (as you know) surgical and involves the use of an operating microscope and micro-surgical technique.

    The surgeon will aim to remove the cholesteatoma and reconstruct the eardrum whilst preserving/improving hearing.

    In the West this surgery is often undertaken on a day case basis but given that you are situated some distance away from the hospital you may have to be prepared for a 2-3 day stay in KK.

    I wonder if your wife's "understanding" is somehow related to interpretative difficulty.

    If there is indeed no paediatric ENT surgeon at KK you should secure a referral elsewhere possibly Bangkok.

    I hope this short note is helpful and I of course send my best wishes for an early resolution to your little girls problem.

    Refusing to recognise the validity of newly issued UK passports

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by jrtmedic

    davidstipek

    Thanks

    How do you suggest the Embassy Stamp (which certifies authenticity) is obtained.

    Ther are multiple Consular's Offices arround Thailand. Ask them. Or Mr. Larry Cunningham. You may oly be required to let them make copies of Both Passports and have you sign copies so they can Overnight to Embassy with return to your Residence @ their Expense!

    Thanks for your "expert" advise!

    Cunningham is an Hon Con for Australia so is about as much use as a chocolate teapot to a Brit ! smile.png

    "Ther are multiple Consular's Offices arround Thailand." (sic)

    Perhaps you would kindly name the "multiple" British Consular offices to be found in Thailand ?

    Thanks

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    positive stress test

    in Health and Medicine

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    The symptoms described are to an extent atypical (which is not unusual! )


    The significant finding is


    "with 1-2 mm horizontal ST

    depression in II, III, AVF, V3-V6."


    Which may be suggestive of a degree of myocardial ischemia but may also be an artefact.


    The dyspnea (shortness of breath) which terminated the test may just be a reflection of your general level of fitness.


    The next stage of investigation will most probably be be coronary angiography.


    If you are generally well and able to return home for futher investigation that might be a good plan.



    Best wishes



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    Anxiety panic attacks ? what meds or methods have helped you?

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    From what I've seen, many doctors like to make the problem go away by administering happy pills, of the family benzodiazepam. This includes valium and xanax, and many others. I strongly advise against this route. Long term and/or excessive dosages can lead to very serious addiction, and unimaginable horror when the victim is eventually forced into withdrawal. This may sound overly dramatic, but I have personal experience, and what I say is no exaggeration. It's best to find some natural way to deal with stress. I have several tools I use, including exercise, meditation, yoga, and focusing on my breath. Some of this stuff may sound fruity, but it actually works, and has no real drawbacks, except if one over exercises. In my experience, doctors just want to get the patient out the door with as little fuss as possible, and a prescription is an easy way to do this.

    All you need from your doctor is a referral to a psychiatrist as this is their area of expertise.

    In fact referral to a Clinical Psychologist is preferable.

    Treatment of PTSD and anxiety/panic attacks by Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has a high rate of success.

    Use of any of the benzodiazepines is, generally speaking, a path to be avoided.

    These drugs provide a false crutch and add significantly to the problem.

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    90 report overdue what would you do

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    "Understood, I prefer the one year multi i get in the states that can be stretched to 15 months. I try to avoid dealing with Thai immigration as much as possible. Honorary consulate in the US knows me so do not have to provide marriage docs or bank account info. Last time i forgot visa photos and it was no problem. "

    Which perhaps goes some way toward explaining the current "crackdown" on Hon. Consulates !

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