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The trouble breathing you have, has a cause, and probably one that can be tretaed/managed. Frankly I think you should go to the hospital NOW. Or tomorrow at the latest. You really need the provincial hospital for this. While you are there, your wife can pick up the oxygen. But I cannot emphasize enough that more than oxygen is required. Do you have any known heart or lung problems?
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First if all - do NOT wait for your appointment next week. Becoming so short of breath after 20-30 meters that you have to stop and sit down warrants a visit to the emergency room. You may be in heart failure. Which needs more than just oxygen. The underlying cause (e.g. fluid accumulation in the lungs) needs to be addressed. Secondly - a small oxygen bottle will not serve the purpose. You need an oxygen tank or oxygen concentrator Large pharmacies sell/rent oxygen tanks of varying sizes. The big issue for home use is avoiding running out. If the need is likely to be long term you may be better off with an oxygen concentrator. These can be found on lazada.
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Glare and haloes after cataract surgery are common due to the brain adjusting to the artificial lens. Usually resolves over time
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Emergency vet at your home in Sukhumvit area?
Sheryl replied to pabloporn's topic in Plants, Pets & Vets in Thailand
Aree Pet Hospital https://aripethospital.weebly.com/ Has made house calls for me all the way out in the provinces (at a cost, of course) But not for emergencies. I can't envision an emergency situation where a house call would make much sense. -
There are well established pathways whereby foreign educated doctors (including Indians) can get a position in the US, but they usually have to start as an intern or at best 1st year resident after first passing stiff exams. And then pass boards for their respective specialty after completing the required internship and residency. It sets them back several years but still, many do it.
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It is entirely possible that the tramadol itself is the cause of your problem now, whatever it may have originally been. (Narcotic Bowel Syndrome). While you now state that you have been in pain "continuous pain for 2 yrs", we have had multiple communications in which you reported the pain had (temporarily as it turned out) ceased. So it has not been continual for 2 years. Best advice I can give is to gather all records, test results (inlcuding DVD of any scans or endoscopies) and see this doctor in Bangkok. https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Parit-Mekaroonkamol?gclid=CjwKCAjwgqejBhBAEiwAuWHioOoGFC_mCEFIRFoRm11vfE-ocuOtOnZxEVMcXWGCp6d-nAGgKxg42BoCVusQAvD_BwE He has successfully diagnosed many people when other doctors could not. By "see", I mean a consultation., There is no reason at all to think inpatient hospitalization would be required. And it sounds like you have already had pretty extensive testing. What you need is a more skilled diagnostician.
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Of the antibiotics mentioned only one, minocycline, has a brand registered in Thailand, brand name Minocin but very hard to find and the Mims listing does nto even tell the manufacturer--- which often means it is off market. In addition, if doxycycline did not work, minocycline is not likely to either. I suggest you go to the Thai Red Cross anonymous clinic, they are the most up to date in Thailand on treatment of STIs and would know (and have) whatever is currently found most effective here. And they may have drugs not otherwise readily obtained.
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I know that many, many Americans get their prescriptions filled at Canadian pharmacies and mailed to them in the US (for obvious reasons) but I ado nto know the legal situation. Since the issue is US law, moving this to the home country forum. BTW the 90 day thing is just a guidleines, not a hard and fast rule. If you will be in the US ore than 90 days, to my reading you can bring more in with you accordingly. The key issue is that the quantity be consistent with personal use.
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All non Cambodian nationals pay the same fee
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These drugs are not controlled substances but they do require a prescription in the US. "Prescription medications should be in their original containers with the doctor's prescription printed on the container. It is advised that you travel with no more than personal use quantities, a rule of thumb is no more than a 90 day supply. If your medications or devices are not in their original containers, you must have a copy of your prescription with you or a letter from your doctor. A valid prescription or doctors note is required on all medication entering the United States. " https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1160?language=en_US Good idea in any event to have a medical summary with you of your surgery etc in case you need to see a doctor while in the US
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I don't know re Moderma. Pfizer bivalent is available at https://www.cmneuro.go.th/TH/index.php Monday through Friday, outpatient building
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I got it done on thd dpot with no wait. Might have yo fo with the frame? Try elsewhere and with othrr pair. Worst case just remove the lens altogether.
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Thanks for the update
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Recommendation for colonoscopy/gastroscopy
Sheryl replied to voyagerUSA's topic in Health and Medicine
are you sure he said it was likely you had this pre-cancerous condition (likely Barrett's esophagus) and not that it was possible? Big difference. While an NBI gastroscopy gives better visualization of the mucosa and thus can show early pre-cancerous changes that might otherwise be missed, there is no way to know it would show this until it is done. Bangkok Hospital has NBI. Suggets you go back to same doctor at Bangkok Hospital and discuss with him whether using NBI makes sense in your case. I am curious though why you would be repeating a normal colonoscopy after only a few years?? Gastrioscopy may make sense if you have continued reflux issues but why the colonoscopy? Norm,al recommended interval is 10 years. -
Wouldn't hurt to see a pulmonologist just to make sure there is no undiagnosed lung disease. Where in Thailand are you? By the way this recent cold you had, may also have been COVID. Did you take a COVID test? Newer variants, especially in people with prior immunity, often seem just like colds
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Good luck to you.
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Where can I get dextroamphetamine or adderall? In Bangkok
Sheryl replied to tremsy's topic in Health and Medicine
Dextroampetamine and derivative dtugs are completely banned in Thailand. You cannot get it legally and there are very heavy penalties for posession. Do not even think about bringing it in from abtoad. The only alternatives here to methylphendates are: Atomoxetine (Strattera) Armodafinal (Nuvigil) Both of these are controlled drug and not sold OTC. Need to get from a hospital or clinic. -
You might try an antihistamine. Allergy or air pollution are two possible culprits. Following a respiratory infection your air passages are more susceptible to irritation from either.
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New shingles vaccine Skyzoster available in Thailand
Sheryl replied to Arkady's topic in Health and Medicine
None of the shigles vaccines treat infection or infection complications (e.g. post-herpetic neuralgia which sounds like what you have). The most it can do is prevent new jnfection. -
When I had a similar problem (in my case due to Lasik done one eye at a time) I simply removed the lens on one side. Any glasses shop can replace it with plain glass.
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Are you 100% certain they told here to remove all her teeth...or just "all" of the teeth in question? I really doubt the former
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To my understanding all you need to do is declare an intention to remain. No specific proofs required. Loudly proclaiming that your home/wife etc is in Thailand (as some have done) will, on the other hand, cause a problem. And let's face it, Simon, if it had turned out you did have cancer might have stayed in the UK. For a good while, at least.