Sheryl

I would skip the appointment unless there are other symptoms (such as jaundice). Your prior reading was barely above the normal range and readings since are completely normal. An isolated reading at or slightly past upper end of normal range is really nothing to worry about. Simply taking an antihistamine (or many other meds) can account for this.

Where in Thailand are you located?

The eFGR is just a calculation based on creatnine level and age, sex, and body size. Thai labs (even in hospitals) often fail to adequately account for age and size so I would look more at your creatnine than at your eFGR (note that the "e" means "estimated"). And make sure creatnine is measured when adequately hydrated as dehydration wil increase it. There is no need to fast before a creatnine test. @NewGuy see Prof.Dr. Khajohn Tiranathanagul at Chulalongkorn after hours clinic https://chulalongkornhospital.go.th/specialclinics/ He is there on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings (start from 4 PM onward). 3rd floor of the Phor Por Ror building which is large highrise on the corner of Rajadamri and Rama IV, directly connected by overhead walkway to both Silom MRT and Saladaeng BTS. You have to make appointment first through the Call Center at least 1 day in advance 02-256-5193. They will give you an appointment number, make careful note of it. And assuming you have not previously been a patient there, you need to start by going to the ground floor of the building to register and get a patient hospital card. Bring your passport, and show them your appointment number when you do as they will issue you both the hospital card and an appointment slip which you then show at the nurses' counter on the 3rd floor. Special Clinic starts issuing queue numbers at 4 PM. The time of your appointment has little or nothing to do with when you will actually be seen. Be prepared for as much as a 5 hour wait and bring plenty of reading material.

It is not safe to take more than about 800 IU Vitamin D daily, and 400 IU is enough for most people. Did you mean to say weekly?

A visa is a better bet and will remove rhe need for an onward ticket. A non-O visa based on marriage should avert any issues on entry.

AA world is a different entity than AA and headquartered in India. AA in Thailand is not allowed to broker non-Thai policies. While you can complete the paperwork to change brokers at any time, the new nomination takes effect only at your next premium. AOC assurred me they would still represent my interests before then if and as needed but fortunately not thus far necessary. As a result I can't give much by way of feedback yet.

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The thin and drawn appearance is to be expected with chemo which she is receiving. No reason to think it was detected after "other" surgery. More likely surgery to remove lesion(s) that proved to be cancerous but was initially assumed to be benign. We have no way of knowing or guessing the cancer stage...don't even know what type of cancer. The idea that surgery increases the likelihood of the cancer spreading is untrue.

They use a topical anesthetic. There are nerves in the eye. Hence the pain if you get a bit of sand in the eye or (wirse) have a cirneal abrasion. For cataract surgery local anesthetic is ymused, so painless.

Up to you -- and also really depends on what sort of exclusions you would otherwise face. If only treatment of cardiac arrhyrhmias and rate is OK you might opt to accept that but if it is all cardiac conditions, or anything related to AF (which would include stroke) then at that point I would stay wirh April.

For problem in your lumbar spine you should see an ortho specializing in spine, not a neuro, and should come to Bangkok for that. You can get MRI at several locations in Bangkok including Bang Na which is convenient if coming from Pattaya https://mrithailand.com/en/contact-us-2/ However unless you are experiencing pain radiating to at lewast the thigh, or weakness in leg on that side, you might wait to see if doctor recommends MRI as might not be necessry.

He is specifically asking about extended release formulation. @berro Glucophage XR is available here only in 750mg and 1,000 mg. The 500 mg strength here is not XR. An alternative brand of the same thing, which may cost less, is Deson PR.

In Thailand there are 2 brands: Uroflow and Harnal OCAS. Most pharmacies will carry it (real pharmacies that is, ones with actual pharmacists). Also readily gotten from online pharmacies: https://bangkokdrugstore.com/product/harnal-ocas-0-4-mg-30s/ https://medtide.com (at the above you must create an account first, then search) https://medisafepharma.com/ (this one, you have to use the Messenger function) https://www.facebook.com/FulfilPharmaPattaya All of the above will ship nationwide

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Normally not, but there will be a GI specialist joining Be Well on 25 March who looks OK https://bewell.co.th/supporting-specialists/ Hua Hin Hospital is not a very high level hospital, lucky if they even have a GI specialist and would likely be not daily.

Absolutely untrue as a blanket statement. There are individuals for whom it is true, of course, as is the case for most medications. For people at elevated risk of a coronary event who tolerate statins well, definitely does good.

Not available in Thailand.

Fibrates lower triglycerides more than LDL. (and are still widely used, I would not call them "outdated") The HDL raising effects if Nicotinic acid is considered a positive benefit.

Absolutely will lead to an exclusion. The only question is how broad an exclusion.

Best to call them and ask. Call center 1474. Which is your SS hospital?

Don't try to deal with this in Hua Hin. Come up to siriraj in Thonburi https://www.siphhospital.com/en/medical-services/find-doctor?doctor_id=&medical_id=47&day=&startTime=&endTime=

Not for skin cancer, no. Experience with it is very limited in Thailand.

This is same as Nasonex, just different brand

In Thailand radiologist reports of MRIs (especially of the spine) are not very reliable. The scan should still be read by a spinal specialist (who will also likely want an Xray as these can actually be better for spotting some things). So still suggest you see Prof. Wicharn. If he also says origin of the problem is not spinal then indeed next stop should be a neuroligist in which case I suggest https://www.bangkokinternationalhospital.com/doctors/dr-apichart-pisarnpong

Before seeing a neurologist you should get an MRI of the lumbar spine and consultant an orthopedic spinal specialist as this sounds much more like a spinal issue to me than neurological. (There is a neurological aspect in the spinal problem can cause nerve compression and nerve damage, but source is spinal). I also sounds rather urgent since there is already loss of motor function. You can get MRI at much loss cost than hospital here https://mrithailand.com/en/contact-us-2/ You need lumbar spine, without contrast. No doctor order required and be sure they give you the scan on DVD. Then I recommend you consult https://www.bnhhospital.com/search-doctor/entry/4093/ Who is the best spinal specialist in the country