Sheryl

Can I ask how much iy was for the implant?

Places widely recommended by TV members include: Dental Hospital (really a large clinic not an inpatient hospital) http://www.dentalhospitalbangkok.com/contact.php Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC) https://bangkokdentalcenter.com/

You need a letter from doctor/hospital stating you are physically unable to travel and why.

They might but with valid visa and proof of return flight booking they'll let you in. Be prepared for possible questioning about your reason for coming, plans while here etc.

Not available here (Paxlovid is cortrect spelling)

If older it is certainly wise to get annual flu vaccine Flu season in Thailand starts in May with the rains The newer COVID vaccines are not yet available in Thailand. If you are over 65 or have chronic illness a 4th vaccine is advisable.

From your initial check up you do nto have any circulatory problem in your leg. They checked the ankle:brachial index and it was normal.

You had a negative exercise stress test and normal echocardiogram. Stress test should be repeated every 3-5 years so no problem to wait a while on it if this was three years ago (I can't see date on what uou posted). Atorvastatin is same action as the Simvastatin other doctor suggested and same issues/discussion applies to it. I would question the aspirin. Can cause gastritis and other problems 8ncluding internal bleeding edpecially in peopld over 70. Benefits exceed risks for people with known cardiovascular lesions but that is not the case with you. See https://www.aspirin-foundation.com/scientific-information/guidelines/usa-guidelines-aspirin/ Bear in mind Thai doctors assume all patients want medication and would feel ill treated if not prescribed several on each visit.

I have done it. No problems whatsoever but recommend the ashes be in a non-metallic container. The ones I brought were in a wooden box specifically meant for air tavel. And I think (not positive, it's been many years) I put it in checked luggage not carry one. If in a metal container and carry-on will likely be flagged and questioned at security. Causing possibly long delays.

What did the heart tests done 3 years ago consist of?

If you want a combination anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and steroid cream, get Quadriderm.

No. This is not true. Treatments of proven value are available under the NHS. Experimental treatments and treatments of very limited value relative to cost (e.g: extend life by mere weeks at great cost) are not. That is hardly the same thing as offering only "bottom of the barrel" treatment.

Health care is never free. The people who provide it, directly or indirectly, all get salaries. Drugs and equipment used cost money to develop and produce. The buildings cost to build, maintain and electrify. Everywhere in the world, health care costs great deal. As an example, about one fifth of total tax revenue (income tax and VAT) in the UK goes to funding its NHS. What differs is the manner in which it is paid for. The most visible but also the least desirable (because it leaves many people unable to get needed care) is out of pocket payment at the point of service. Insurance would come next. Because it is a specific payment or payroll deductipn people tend to be aware of what they pay (but not of how much they pay for any government subsidy, which exist in many European countries whose national health systems are based on insurance). National Health Systems funding solely through tax revenue are the least visible in terms of cost and most people in countries with these have no idea how much they have paid over their lifetime for "free" health care.

There are soem but adds greatly to the cost at no added benefit. Most people just put out word and arrange privately. If skilled nursing or professional home health aide is needed, hospitals usually have staff interested in working extra shifts and can ask at hospital nursing office or just put word out among staff.

Not to my knowledge. Assuming you are using this for a fungal infection, the cream I recommended will have the same action. Both contain an antifungal: nystatin in Timodone and clotrimazole in Candacart. Both contain Hydrocortisone, a steroid which suppresses inflammation. These are the main active ingrediants. The other 2 ingrediants in timodone are largely inactive. And might also be in Candacort, I can't find listing of it's inactive ingrediants. Benzalkonium chloride is largely just a preservative though it has a slight antiseptic effect. If for some reason you need a cream with both an antifungal and an antiseptic type agent then could use Quadraderm. But almost no one needs that ,the combo is in some meds as a hedge in case the source of the rash is nto known. The dimeticone is just used as a water repellant to reduce chafing. Whatever inactive ingrediant is in Candacort will have at least some of the same effect I could advise more definitely if I knew what condition you were using the timodone for.

It is extremely rare for someone to be hospitalized in an acute care hospital for months for palliative care. In fact pretty much unknown nowadays. And not an appropriate use of an acute care hospital bed. In the west there are hospices for this purpose. In Thailand it is usually done at home though a nursing home might also be an option. Costs are a tiny fraction of an acute care hospital.

It only comes as an injection (everywhere) The primary indication for this drug is for diabetes management in patients for whom front line drugs are not sufficient. It has recently been approved in the US for management of obesity (BMI>30) under physician supervision, AFAIK not approved for that indication yet in Thailand. It is available under brand names Ozempic and Rybelsus but not over the counter. You would have to get it fro ma doctor at a hospital or clinic. One specializing in management of obesity would be more likely to give it than others. Note that it does have some potentially serious adverse effects in some people, including pancreatitis, kidney problems etc. So there is good reason to limit its use to those under a physician's care.

She has been in Thailand before. That work permit was not issued under this new L-A s visa. Now that she has the L-A visa fairly simple to extend the work permit. But no need to so until shortly before the current one expires. As explained beforw, the main agent cost was for the visa which has already been issued. She has already agreed to a price with the agent and most of the service has already been rendered. No scope for you to do anything about this.

No that is a universsl recipient. Far from a universal donor. In fact can donate only to peoplw who are also AB+ "Universal donor" is O-. However type specific blood is preferred abd use if O neg blood is reserved for extreme emergencies.

No, not at all. Ir means that if the care in question is labelled or described as palliative, it will be covered under the amount indicated for palliative care. A person could, for example, have an ultimately terminal condition but still chose to undergo treatments to proling life (e.g chemotherapy, radiation). That eould nor fsll undef "palliative care" because the aim is nit palliation but prolomging life. Palliative care means comfort measures only and it is logical for that to have lower level of reimbursement. The issue is the type of care involved not the patient's prognosis.

https://m.facebook.com/100050454461593/?locale=th_TH Also see the above facebook group for people with uncommon blood types in Thailand

Not exactly. It can be used as a last redort but type specific is better.

Thank uou. I have posted a call for A neg blood in the General Forum

If you have blood type A neg and are eligible to donate (see below) please contact the nearest branch of the Thai Red Cross (any province) and donate. Stocks countrywide are currently reported to be zero and the wife of a TV member is in need of blood. Donor eligibility: - age under 55 or already donated blood in Thailand - lived in Thsiland for at least 6 months - did not live in UK between 1980 - 1996 It would be useful (but not essential) if donors could PM me the details after donating (province name)

Please inform at least the province where your wife is