Everything posted by Sheryl
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Cymbalta in Thailand
Yes, it should be. But may take time to come out. If you can find Cymbalta I'd suggest ordering a years worth just in case.
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lymph nodes
Sorry I don't follow. "In spraint eases the main." means what? She has had shingles for 4 full months? Shingles per se (with rash) does not last that long. Post-shingles neuralgia pain can, but would not cause enlarged lymph nodes. Enlarged lymph nodes can have many causes, including TB and various other infections, and cancer. Usually best to see a doctor if they persist. They do not need to be hard and red to warrant medical attention.
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Is the tax for incoming transfers in effect as of today,Yes or no?
Prior to 2024, any remittance of funds not earned in the year of remittance, was non-assessable. In practice few paid From 2024, remittances of savings accumulated prior to 2024 are non-assessable and remittance of earnings after that time, regardless of when remitted, are assessable. The above had the predictable effect if decreasing remittances. So now there is serious talk of changing it going forward such that earnings remitted in the same year as earned will be non-assessable. In all cases, you do not attach any sort of proof. You just complete your tax return showing such income as is assessable under the current rules. Only in the (very unlikely) case that you are audited/questioned would you need to show any sort of proof. In which case just showing that you had at least that amount in your possession (bank account,bonds, etc) before 1 January 2024 would likely suffice to support a claim that the funds were savings rather than income. (I've yet to hear of anyone needing to do that. )
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Is the tax for incoming transfers in effect as of today,Yes or no?
There is no procedure for reporting transfers as such to the RD. There is only self-reporting of assessable income on tax returns.
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Cymbalta in Thailand
It would be a financial decision. Probably not enough sales volume. Not just Thaiiland, they are taking it off market in many countries. Patent has expired.
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Is the tax for incoming transfers in effect as of today,Yes or no?
There is no tax on "incoming transfers" as such. Whether funds remitted to Thailand are taxable in Thailand depends on (1) whether you are tax resident in Thailand and (2) source of the funds (e.g. income vs savings, or income that is exempt under a tax treaty etc).
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Armpit rash?
Carry on then. And continue for a full week after it ckears.
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Cymbalta in Thailand
Eli Lilly has taken Cymbalta off market in many locations including Thailand. However some places may still have stock remaining. They have it at Medtide https://medtide.com/product/duloxetine-cymbalta-30-mg-28-tablets-box/ (you may have to create an account to view it) You should also check with https://medisafepharma.com/ (Use the Messenger function to ask) Since it is off market, resupply will eventually become impossible so, subject of course to expiration date consideratiopns, may be worth stocking up a bit
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Bioidentical HRT
It doesn't usually have this effect. With the Oestrogel, should use the smallest amount that controls symptoms. This will usually be less than full applicator. That also helps to prevent much buildup of the endometrium. There are several different schedules that can be used: Continuous (Oestrigel + utrogestan) every day, all the time Oestrogel every day, adding Utrogestan for just last 10-14 days of the month Oestrogel for 25 days of the month, adding Utrogestan for the last 10-15 days Of these approaches the last one is most likely to produce some spotting but even that, in only some women. The first is probably least likely to cause any bleeding but will also be more costly (the Utrogestan is not cheap!). So if she is troubled by spotting with one regimen can modify it. All that said, no need to take systemic HRT at all unless she is significantly bothered by symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings. Vaginal estrogen, on the other hand, pretty much all women need.
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Trouble sleeping, solutions?
Have you tried melatonon? A fast dissolve version, undre the tongue when you awaken too early. Early morning wakening in older people is directly linked to low melatonin levels many older people find that a daily nap (1-2 hours) is the answer, as it does get harder to sleep for long at a stretch as you age.
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Ear problem, crackling sound when chewing
Suggest https://www.phukethospital.com/doctor/perapun-jareoncharsri/ If he can't sort it out then see one of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery specialists in the Dental center there https://www.phukethospital.com/center/dental-center/#doctors or at one of the dental clinics.
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recommend a good GYN in Bangkok for menopause/fibroids
Laparoscopy is still a hysterectomy, just a less invasive (but more costly/technically difficult) approach. While fibroids make it a bit harder, a skillful surgeon would usually be able to do laparoscopic hysterectomy with 2 medium sized fibroids in the uterus. I say "usually" as they don't know until they try and it can sometimes happen that they have tyo switch to open approach after first trying laparoscopically. Doctors would not usually mention laparoscopy as an option separate from hysterectomy, since it is a hysterectomy. The issue of laparoscopic vs open approach comes into play only if the patient has decided on hysterectomy. Re GYNs, depends on what you most want. I find this doctor at St Louis to be a very good communicator, unpretentious, frank and personable: https://saintlouis.or.th/doctor/dr.petcharat--pitahongnun/8ec97b6a-7666-4fa5-8561-fbbaac15ba7b However, as of last time I saw her (admittedly some years ago), she herself did not do laparoscopic surgery though has no issue referring to someone who does. So if what you mainly want right now is explanation and discussion of options she would be a good first choice. At St Louis it is first come, first serve so I'd suggest a Wednesday or Thursday as apt to be less crowded which means more time possible with the doctor.
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Ear problem, crackling sound when chewing
Give it a week or so then if persists see a doctor. Start with an ENT. If no success then a dentist speciaizing in jaw problems. As this sort of thing can be from either ear issue or jaw/TMJ issue. Where are you located? Might also try chewing gum and intentional yawning as these can help reset pressure in the Eudtachian tubes.
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recommend a good GYN in Bangkok for menopause/fibroids
P.S. while your post talks only sbout fibroids, title mentions also menopause.. please clarify. If she also needs treatment for menopausal symptoms (e.g. hot flashes, mood swings) then (1) all the more reason to have hysteretomy if fibroid related symotoms are intolerable, as medical management of fibroids will often worsen menopausal symptoms. (2) unlike fibroids, which any GYN can handle, there is much more limited range of doctors skilled in HRT so please specify.
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Armpit rash?
Agree, reasonable way to proceed. If antifungal seems to work continue it for at least a week past full disappearance of the rash.
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Biologics for psoriasis
Please stop bickering. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. SOME sufferers find that certain foods trigger or worsen symptoms. Which foods exactly is highly individual and for some people diet has no effect at all.
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recommend a good GYN in Bangkok for menopause/fibroids
Of course I can recommend various doctors but I do not think it will achieve your desired aim of avoiding surgery. With fibroids, no treatment is needed if the symptoms are tolerable. That is, obviously, a subjective assessment. I do find though that Thai women tend to be unduly worried by menstrual irregularities and also to fear (incorrectly) that fibroids may turn cancerous. If her problem is more this (fear/worry) than that the symptoms are physically intolerable, simple reassurance may suffice,. If the symptoms are not tolerable, then first line of treatment is hormone therapy. The hormones least likely to cause significant side effects (e.g. birth control medications) have already been tried in your case. Next approach would be either surgery or classes of drugs known as Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists and Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists. These drugs have significant side effects including loss of bone mass which is especially undesirable in women nearing menopause age, and hot flashes. Unless there is a desire to have children, most doctors at this point would advise a simple hysterectomy instead for a woman her age. There is a drug called Ulipristal which some places here are using, but it has been linked to serious liver damage in some women and is thus not approved for use in Europe except in women with a medical contraindication to surgery and intolerable symptoms from fibroids. I am not clear what you mean by "everyday extra bleeding started more or less depending on the period cyclus". If you mean she is now having spotting (light bleeding) on most days, or between periods, this could also just be because she is nearing menopause, irregular periods are normal during that time. Even iuf she were to revert back to DMPA injections, might still have soem menstrual irregularity for this reason . In short, continuing to try non-surgical treatments at this point -- given that the safest/simplest ones have already been tried and failed -- may cause more (and more serious) problems than just having the hysterectomy, assuming she cannot simply tolerate the symptoms. The latter would be best if possible, as at age 52 the fibroids are likely to shrink on their own soon as she enters menopause (though if she then needs to use HRT, that can sometimes cause the fibroids to not shrink or shrink more slowly). I don't think any Gyn is likrly to give different advice than this given her age and experience with hormone therapy to date. May I ask why the determination to avoid hysterectomy? For fibroids it would be removal of only the uterus, a very simple procedure which can often be done laparoscopically or even sometimes vaginally with minimal or no abdominal incision.
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Dentist/dental clinic in Bangkok
I use it. Of course, like anywhere, varies somewhat with the doctor. I have gone there for some 20 years, only one dentist there I did not care for, all the rest were fine. And they offer all specialties. you will find mixed reviews for everyplace, unless the place itself has somehow rigged the reviews. And people are always more likely to recount or post a negative experience than a positive or neutral one.
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Armpit rash?
Please give the names of the creams/lotions already tried.
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Body Donation/Disposal of Farang Senior Upon Death
This place can arrange everything, including paperwork with your Embassy (important if you have any assets or entitlements in your home country, or relatives who might every need to prove you are dead for any reason) and you can prepay for it. While the site talks about funerals, they can and will arrange no frills local cremation without funeral. (though if your wife is still living she might be more conmfortable having at least basic Buddhist ceremony). https://www.amarinternational.com/pre-planning-funeral.html
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Is Melatonin Unavailable in Thailand Now?
Hydroxyzine is not physically addictive. Neither is doxylamine, another available OTC sleep med in Thailand in the antihistamine family (brand name Sominar) BUT both of these can cause grogginess next day and this class of drug (first generation antihistamine) is not recommended for regular, sustained use (e.g. every night) especially in the elderly. In the elderly, may cause or worsen confusion and cognitive decline especially if taken regulalry. Though as with all side effects, individual response may vary.
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Is Melatonin Unavailable in Thailand Now?
Puritan Pride is my preferred brand. And personally, I take a full 10mg. But YMMV. There have been some anecdotal reports from people buying on Lazada (unspecified which seller) that product seemed fake. So please update if it works for you and, if so, specify the seller. (Lazada is just a platform not a merchant, so quite possible to get different quality products using it depending on the store/seller).
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"I want the TRUTH!" ... about the legality of Melatonin in Thailand.
iHerb is easy to order from and totally reliable https://www.iherb.com/c/melatonin
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KKU Hospital Lung Specialist
Prof. Watchara Boonsawat Besides KKU Srinagarind Hospital he can also be seen once a week on Wednesdays at Ratchapruek Hospital in KK https://rph.co.th/en/doctor/watchara-boonsawat-md/
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Where to get Covid19 vaccine in Bangkok now ?
Places that as of 2 weeks ago had the JN.1 vaccine (newest one that is available at this time): https://www.thaitravelclinic.com/cost.html note that there is a doctor add-on fee of 200-500 baht depending on when you go https://www.medconsultasia.com/ (does not show on their website, but they have it, I got it there myself about 2 weeks ago) https://www.bnhhospital.com/ https://www.vibhavadi.com/en/package/covid-19-vaccine-strain-jn1 There may be others, my impression was that hospitals had just started to order it in.