Sheryl

The bottle is so unremarkable in appearance that it is impossible to tell what it is. Hospitals won't be able to tell either. Do NOT accept medications with label removed in the future.

I don't know of any insurer that requires medical tests or doctor sign off on policy for someone in their 50's. They just go by the medical history you provide (and be sure to fully declare all conditions or it could invalidate your policy later). If and only if there was something in your medical history of concern then they might ask for copies of prior tests etc. In your 50's there are many options insurance wise, assuming you are in good health (no diabetes, heart disease etc). You should definitely look for an internationally issued expat policy. Choices include but are in no way limited to: Allianz, April (Global not April Thailand) , AXA (ditto - global), BUPA Global, Cigna (Global not Thailand, IMG, William Russell.

Did you really mean OA visa, or non-O? You will not be able to get an OA visa without insurance and OA visa has to be obtained in your home country. Further there are restrictions on what insurance can be used. International insurance can be used only for the original application and only if the insurer fills out a special certificate which many will not do. Subsequent in-country extensions of OA visa can only be from a limited list of local companies, many of which will not insure past a certain age. An O visa is much preferred. They seem to be requiring insurance for an initial (3 month) O visa now but can be any insurer and then no requirement for in-country extensions. Or you can enter in a tourist visa or visa exempt then change to a Non-O in country for which there is no insurance requirement. Of course, you should get insurance anyway for your own protection but I that is a different matter from visa requirements. You can get an international expat policy before you arrive. There is no particular advantage to waiting until you are here. Most international insurers do not require a doctor's assistance to apply for nor a stress test. How old are you, and do you have any chronic health conditions?

He is allowed to bring in a 30 day supply but in practice they usually do not count out quantities strictly- u less it is a controlled drug (see below) All medications should be clearly labelled and either in a prescription bottle (showing his name, doctor name etc) or her should have with him an accompanying prescription or medical summary. (Medical summary from doctor is a good idea anyhow in case he has problems and needs to see a doctor while here). If any are controlled substances (e.g. narcotics) then he needs to get a permit in advance, see https://permitfortraveler.fda.moph.go.th/nct_permit_main/

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As above and are you sure the doctor who does this procedure won't use it? Have you asked?

A lot of misunderstandings here LDL can be measured directly or infirectly, indirect method is the calculation you refer to and by no means what is always done. That said, the indirect method is accurate enough provid3d the triglyceride level is not unusually low. If it is then should only measure LDL directy. LDL typically peaks in late afternoon not ovetnight. Partially due to food intake and partially a diurnal fluctuation. Levels are best measured in morning and before eating. That the results will be lower than they would have been if measured later in the day or after esting is a given and of no importance in terms of clinical management. You measure at loeest point same as you take bloid pressure when at rest . Though there are advantages to taking them at night, Statins can be taken at any time of day. The most important thing is take regularly at the same time each day so as to maintain consistent blood level.

She is an endocrinologist and specializes in all aspects of endocrinology. These other 3 are also very well qualified. All Type 1 diabetes is autoimmune.

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Jun-Srimanunthiphol

These and many other tyes of cases. Thailand does not have a welfare system.

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AFAIK there is no government assistance avsilable for this.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1285722-is-there-a-back-doctor-in-the-house-please/

No, there is no such study and this is completely untrue. Improving one's diet and lifestyle are beneficial at any age. And as I have tried to explain before, the benefits are nto only in terms of how long you live, but also -- and arguably more importantly -- in the quality of your life. There is a direct relationship between being overweight and pain from arthritic conditions, for example. Between diet and the pain of gout attacks. etc etc . Between diabetes and kidney failure, circulatory imparment (up to and including loss of limbs). These "eat drink and be merry" folk in fact are not going to have a very merry time of it. Indeed likely already not having such a merry time of it. Instead of discussing diet with them (which will just make them defensive and lead to rationalizations) ask them whether they ever have any problems with their backs, knees, hips, etc.

OP has a thread running in the Health Forum and I have replied there. OP please do not make multiple threads in different forums for the smae thiunk. This one closed, please continue in the Health forum thread.

My condolences. You were a very good friend to him.

The benefits of weight loss (where it is needed) go well beyond longevity. Greatly improves quality of life by reducing incidence of painful musculoskeletal conditions...back problems worn out hips and jnes etc. Now whether or not you need to lose weight -- and if so how best to do it --- can't say without more info.

I suggest you post in the visa forum. Assuming you are over age 50 you can get a visa based on retirement if you meet the financial requirements -- basically 800k baht in Thai bank (with restrictions on spending it) or proof of 65k baht a month brought in from abroad every month. Your mother could also get a retirement visa (same requirements) but might be able to instead get a dependent visa linked to your retirement visa -- I am not sure on that (spouses and children can, just not sure re elderly parent) so ask in visa forum. Also note that there are 2 types of visas possible, non-O and non OA. The second one requires proof of insurance. Some embassues are also requiring insurance for the initial non-O but after that not needed for annual extensions. There is a work-around whereby can enter on tourist visa or visa exempt then convert to non-O in country which avoids this requirement. Above is just a rough explanation and there and more complexities. Suggest you start reading up on This in the visa Forum and post specific question re dependent visa for your Mom there.

You will find many exercises and stretches for lower back pain online (you tube etc). Do not do any exercise or stretch to the point of pain though and stop anything that seems to make it worse. If yoh have no contraindications then NSAID (ibuprofen etc) can be heloful. Be sure to google contraindications first. If the pain persists or if it radiates down the leg, or there is weakness/numbness of the leg, see a spine specialist.

OP your plan is feasible assuming you can afford it. It will cost less if you source the care giver privately as opposed to using an agency, but such agencies do exist. If/when it gets to the point where she is no longer manageable at home -- or manageable only with 24 hour skilled care which would be quite expensive (and remember the condition is progressive so this may well occur) -- then the best place in Thailand for her would be https://mckean.or.th/dok-kaew-gardens/ which is in Chiang Mai. In considering costs don't forget financial requirements for her visa (and yours if you are nto already here in Thailand).

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You will not find it on the website. Email. And as mentioned might have to see cardiologist first. Or if willing to come to Bangkok for this can book here https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/packages/heart-screening-calcium-scoring-ct

It would be unusual and probably unnecessary to get both a Stress Test and a CT calcium scan, usually it is one or the other, with the CT being more accurate but of course more costly. In addition if you are still on the medications mentioned you would need to stop some or all of them before being able top do an EST (not the case for CT). I would suggets oyu get only the CT Calcium scan. Occasionally Phyathai Sri Racha Hospital has offered these through their health checkup service, otherwise one has to see a cardiologist first to have it ordered. Suggest you email [email protected]

Very common in the elderly

Y3s, where in Thailand are you? And what sort of autoimmune problem? Makes a difference.