Sheryl

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a serious and complex auto-mimmune disease. It cannot be self- diagnosed nor can it properly be self-prescribed for. Indeed, most of the disease modifying drugs used are prescription only. I am not sure why you specifically suspect RA (as opposed to say, osteoarthritis which is far more common) but you need to see a rheumatologist to confirm or rule this out. If you do have RA, it is essential to gert on appropriate treatment early to prevent development of permanent deformities. Colchicine is not used for either RA or osteoarthritis, it is specifically a gout medication.

Swimmer's ear is a problem of the outer, not inner, ear and would nto cause vertigo. In addition, you would have pain and redness in the outer ear. Dehydration/electrolyte imbalance could well have been the culprit. In this climate one has to be very careful to not only be adequately hydrated but to replace electrolytes (sodium, potassium etc) after sweating. Have you done as advised and checked your BP first thing in the morning before and after standing up? What were the results? Ditto heart rate?

It is available at larger/higher tier public hospitals (i.e. regional or university hospital, or government pysch hospital). And will indeed cost less there. Hospitals do not know or care anything about the various types of visas and will ask for your passport only for identification purposes. HOWEVER: 1. Red tape is considerable, you need a Thai speaker alonfg especially on first visit, and it may take several visits (and possibly long wait i.e. days or even weeks) before you actually see a psychiatrist. Will go better if you go to a psych hospital (obviously they have psychiatrists every day) and use the "after hours" channel. That adds 200 - 500 baht to the consultation fee but does nto affect drug cost and is which quicker plus you see a more senior doctor. 2. Many, arguably most, Thai psychiatrists are unfamiliar with ADHD in adults and view it as a pediatric condition. Together with the high sensitivities about abuse of this class of drug (which is a huge problem in Thailand) and general stereotypes about foreigners you may have a lot of trouble getting it prescribed. If you can show a prescription from your home country it will help but still no guarantee. Odds are better at a psych hospital or major university hospital as psychiatrists there are more knowledgeable. 3. Even if you get a script, they will limit how much they dispense. No way can you "stock up". Even at a private hospital they will do this. A month supply is likely the most you could get at one time if you get it at al (see above). Might even be given less e.g. a week or two supply and expected to return in person for refills. These drugs are seriously controlled substances in Thailand. Government hospitals are a viable channel for people who live here and are willing to put in the extra time, but I can't see that working for someone just flying in for a short stay and seeking to stock up.

Nothing I have ever said in any way advocates being unimmunized for COVID. Very much the opposite. Not have I ever dismissed basic measures for prevention, such as hand washing or (in high risk situations, like very crowded gatherings and hospitals etc) masking. Again, much the opposite. It is true that there is cellular immunity to COVID which lasts longer than antibody immunity. But to have this immunity, you must first either be fully immunized or have COVID. (In fact the combination of full immunization and then a subsequent COVID infection seem to give the best protection of all.) Not everyone survives their first COVID infection. In fact millions of people did not. There was a member of this board who allowed himself to be scared off vaccination. After several grueling months in an ICU he died of the severe lung damage his first COVID infection caused. That was just a few months ago.

In order for workers from neighboring countries to get a work permit they need to get a certain type of visa which cists about 20k baht and takes 6 months to arrange. Not feasible for daily laborers like this to afford and pretty sure bet the Thai rmployer won't pay for it. The Thai economy is heavily dependent on cheap unskilled labor from neighnoring countries but Thsiland has fsiled to develop lefal systems to facilitate this. The result is hundreds of thousands of underpaid illegals living in fear and dubject to all manner of exploitation.

Normal bank SWIFT transfer (assuming he is sending to bank acct in US) is fine and makes sense if the amount bring sent is large. Dee Money is better for small transfers.

No problem at all. There is no requirement to keep the money in Thailand once transferred in (for the income method) and no rules about how you spend it once brought in. The 800k method of course is different.

The network does not apply to Thailand. It is applicable in US (if you have worldwide cover that includes US) and maybe a few other countries.

A post advocating illegal activity and replies to it have been removed. These drugs are strictly controlled in Thailand and can only be obtained at a hospital. Buying or having it in your posession without prescription can lead to lengthy jail sentence. @tremsy you need to see a psychiatrist at a hospital. You can easily make an online appointment for most of the private hospitals here. To name just a few: Bangkok Hospital BNH Hospital BumrungradlMabarzm (psych hospital) MedPark Samitivej

Same place I listed in my first post.

I strongly urge you to get another opinion in Bangkok. In particular I suggest this doctor: https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Parit-Mekaroonkamol Bring endoscopies with you on DVD. Hiatal hernia should not cause significant weight loss such as you report. There may be more going on. I have also sent you a PM

Botox is noninvasive and still very much used. Often in combination with fillers and/or various laser or RF treatments, and/or thread liftes. These various treatments do different things. Botox (in this context) paralyzes small muscles removing small lines and helps to prevent further wrinkles. Fillers add volume, can help reshape the face a bit, and help with deep furrows/lines. Laser, RF etc help tighten the skin. Thread lift as the name implies, helps pull up sagging skin though I would call it minimally invasive rather than non-invasive.

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Yes. (House owner or "house master" which could be other than owner).

I suggest you get a second opinion fro Prof. SONGKLOT AEUMJATURAPAT.. Can be seen at Saint Louis Hospital Sunday mornings (*;30 - 12) or Thursday evenings (4:30 - 7 PM) Or at Bangkok Hospital (more expensive) on Saturdays https://www.bangkokhospital.com/en/doctor/dr-songklot-aeumjaturapat#appointment Or on Wednesday evenings at Med Park (cost in between the 2 above) https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/doctors/assoc-prof-dr-songklot-aeumjaturapat

Cost is all over the map depending on which "Botox" product is used as there are many, from different countries and also how many units are needed/parts of the face are injected. Most of the cost is for the drug itself. In Bangkok I have it done at medconsult by Dr. Donna (British GP) https://www.medconsultasia.com/services/botox/ (don't try to book online, call, email or contact via Line App. Online does nto work well). In Pataya thsio place is well recommended http://www.lanitivadee.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=580522

You will likely need an endoscopy, and with it they can test for h. pylori. While normally more expensive tan most, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital has a promotion price of 15k for this until the end of the month https://bangkokpattayahospital.com/product/gastroscopy-colonoscopy-packages/ Unlikely to get it for less at a private hospital Depending in results of endoscopy you might be best advised to see a doctor in Bangkok but wait till you have endoscopy results then re-post.

That is very worrying and makes me wobder if there is more going on than just a hiatal hernia. Referring back to one of your prior posts wgat do you mean by "have a cardiac gap"? And were you tested for h.pylori? How long ago was the last endoscopy and where was it done?

Depends on what he is convicted of. Some of the charges would not make him ineligible but some would under the 14th amendment to the US Constitution which states a public official is not eligible to assume public office if, while they were previously in office, they took an oath to support the Constitution but then "engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or [gave] aid or comfort to the enemies thereof," unless they are granted amnesty by a two-thirds vote of Congress.

Exactly this. The overwhelming majority of Americans have already made up their minds regarding him, long ago. He really does not need to campaign nor will it change anything much if he does, and he knows this. Now, what will happen if he is nominated, or even elected, after being convicted and either already sentenced to jail or awaiting sentnecing, is completely unchartered territory.

No, it is not. Closest places seem to be Taiwan and South Korea https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides#group-3-country-cats-and-dogs

There is no 30 day tourist visa. A Single Entry Tourist visa gives you 60 day stay on arrival with option of extending for another 30, and getting this would be one approach and has the advantage of not requiring you to deal with immigration in-country. Most countries can apply for this online. What you are referring to is not a visa but a visa exempt entry, available for nationals of most western countries. This currently allows a 30 day stay which can be extended at local immigration office for another 30.

I have edited the topic to specify to Australia from Thailand as this makes a huge difference. To my understanding the dog will first have to be moved to an approved 3rd country in accordance with that country's rules and then imported from there to Oz. So pretty complex.

HH = Hiatal Hernia Other posters please note that a hiatal hernia is entirely different from inguinal or umbilical hernia etc. The herniation is internal, in the diaphragm, and surgery is both more complex and much more costly @steph83 are you at all overweight? As if so weight loss will definitely improve matters. Also are you observing the following measures: - no food or drink (other than small sips of clear liquids) for 2 hours before lying down -elevating head of bed - avoiding or minimizing caffeine intake

It is more usual for it to be at the insurer's discretion and it is quite common for them to fly people back home if stable enough to travel. Or, to pay for emergency stabilization in the foreign country and then for travel back for further care. It comes down to (1) whether the person is stable enough to travel and (2) respective costs, keeping in mind that travel insurance doesn't have to pay for care in the home country.