It is not based in Thailand but it ships quite rapidly to Thailand  has a Thai-specific web page, and is very savvy re Thai custom regulations and practices.

Anything that kills weeds will also kill grass (Roundup does, too) and also be generally toxic. And the first rain will wash it into flowerbeds, and even ground water supply and elsewhere. Do not use.

If the weeds are on lawn just accept them and cut along with the grass. If they are in flower beds etc manually remove them. Only safe way.

Can you afford private hospital?

I recommend US-trained Prof. Udomsak Bunworasate who can be seen at:

https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/doctors/dr-udomsak-bunworasate

He can also be seen at Chulalongkorn Hospital (government teaching hospital) through their after hours clinic https://spcweb.kcmh.or.th/users/users/searchDoctor#

That channel involves long waits and rather bewildering red tape/crowds, and consultation fee is not much less than at Med Park, but savings on treatment costs might make ut worthwhile if cost is a constraint

Thread has rapidly degenerated into bickering and flaming.

Closed. 

2 hours ago, ignis said:

regular  2 x  850mg  2 years ago reduced from 3 a day 

 

[from 1991 - 2015 was on 500 MG x 5 per day, then early 2015 reduced to 3 x 850 mg a day + Insulin . then in 2022 reduced 2x a day, Insulin also been reducing]

 

Not all episodes a month are BS.....  Some are BP sudden drops likewise Meds have been reducing........  21:00 last night felt bad/light headed, could not stand  =  BP 102/45  OK ish this morning 101/57...  was on Losartan 100 mg + some others, but over the past year has been reduced to Losartan 25 mg the others stopped

 

No idea if makes a difference ?  Dr keeps adding Vitamin's

Vitamin B12  1 x day  +  Vitamin D 2  20000U  1x week  + Vitamin B CO ED    2 x day  +  Fish Oil 1000 mg  1x day  +  Vitamin  B 1- 6       1 x  day  +   newest last month  Vitamin  B 6 - 12      3 x a day  +  Vitamin A 10000U  1 x a day 

You might ask your doctor about switching to extended release metformin. 

What time of day do these hypo attacks occur and what time of day do you take insulin, and what type of insulin?

It does not sound lije you need to be on BP med

1 minute ago, jojothai said:

FYI, Sheryl i have a low HDL and have not found anything to improve it. I know my readings for over 20 years.
I have seen fish oil stated many times and I tried fish oil for 3 to 4 years daily . But it made no difference.
Also when I went onto low carbs to reduce the LDL, it worked but had no effect on the HDL.

Can you suggest any other ways to increase HDL?

 

Eat foods high in omega fats. Fish. Avocados. Nuts. Soy.

Cook with olive oil, soy oil, sunflower oil, or flax oil

1 minute ago, saintdomingo said:

Sheryl is colorectal the same as a proctologist.?

 

Yes

1 hour ago, Excogitator said:

So, in your mind, if you have a valid work permit, you are exempt of any visa?

Will not be issued a work permit without a valid visa.  

Yes Dengue and other infections can lead to condition called telegen effluvium.

Usually resolves on 3-6 months but in rare cases vecomes chtonic

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24486-telogen-effluvium

48 minutes ago, tomgreen said:

Thats good news about not having stents put in . Ive seen a few articles about aspirin being good to take to reduce the risk of blood clots forming / heart attacks. 

 

Tom

 

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Only for people with clear risk factor. Not recommended for mass use. 

Tops has cranberry juice and so often does Tesco Lotus.

Can also be ordered on Shoppee.

Easy to get.

2 hours ago, ignis said:

That's my 3rd HYPO in 6 years time and I hope the last.

 

wish I could say the same, for past 15 or so years  have at least 3 Hypo per month, sometimes 3 in a week and then it is down to between 60 and 70..

 

wet with Sweeting and the shakes = Very Low = warm milk and Honey

 

I am Diabetic Lada 1.5 so take Metformin + Insulin.. dosage = what my BS reading is

 

If it is low say 80 - 90 feel light headed blurred have no idea it it is BS or BP,  Blood Pressure also give the same feeling so must test both and yes over the years had very low BP

What type of metformin are you on, regular or extended release?

Multiple episodes a month are way too many, your meds need adjustment.

4 minutes ago, Confuscious said:

A HYPO is a very frightening experience and the odds to go into a COMA makes it worse.

I carry normal always some Fructose candy with me, but I forgot the Fructose in the car that day.

Hypoglycemia severe enough to cause coma is not going to happen in someone not taking any sort of hypoglycemic drug unless there is a serious disease present (eg insulin-secreting tumor). But you can certainly get light-headed,  shaky etc. 

In people on insulin, by contrast,  hypoglycemia is a serious and potentially life threatening risk. 

2 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Maybe in your area? Nowadays labs are working fully automatic, just to avoid misreadings or misinterpretation or other mistakes. But I admit mistakes could happen where human beings are at work.

These automatic machines have to be properly maintained and regularly calibrated. A step ofen omitted. Reagent solutions/kits need to be properlly stored and not used beyond expiration (ditto).

And samples have to be correctly  labelled and correct patient name entered. 

Mixing up of patient results is something I have encountered several  times including at major, ISO certified hospitals. 

2 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Maybe in your area? Nowadays labs are working fully automatic, just to avoid misreadings or misinterpretation or other mistakes. But I admit mistakes could happen where human beings are at work.

These automatic machines have to be properly maintained and regularly calibrated. A step ofen omitted. Reagent solutions/kits need to be properlly stored and not used beyond expiration (ditto).

And samples have to be correctly  labelled and correct patient name entered. 

Mixing up of patient results is something I have encountered several  times including at major, ISO certified hospitals. 

34 minutes ago, Eaglekott said:

My suggestion would be to replace the Astorvastatin 20mg with Simvastatin 10 or 20 mg for some time and then check cholesterol levels again. You will save a lot of money changing to Simvastatin. I know many doctors and hospitals try to sell the most expensive tablets even if there is others that cost a fraction of the price.

There are advantafes to atorvastatin over Simvastatin if he can afford it.

If for cost reasons he has to switch the simvastatin equivalent to 20 mg tirvastatin would be 40 mg not 10 or 20. 

52 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

Not really.

 

 

Big no-nos.

 

Suggest you get the gold standard of glucose tests, the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) if possible. But you have at least pre-diabetes. Better start dieting like a diabetic. Seriously exercise as well.

 

The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally

Current BS levels are well below 100 so not in pre-diabetic range now.  He was referring to levels in the past.

42 minutes ago, connda said:

It could be your test strips. 

But he is symptomatic as well.