Sheryl

As above. Very little expertise or experience with skin cancer in Thailand. in CM your best bet is https://www.bangkokhospital-chiangmai.com/en/doctor/assoc-prof-dr-assoc-prof-chartchai-kwangsukstith-m-d/ Who trained in US. (Southern California).

Do you really need testing that frequently? Are you on insulin? Is your BS very unstable? For most diabetics an Hb1Ac test every 3-6 months is enough.

People vary both in whether it helps and at what dosage. Brands also vary. I use Puritan Pride 10 mg (get from Lazada) and it definitely helps me. I also occasionally take a fast dissolving 5 mg if I wake up 4 am-ish. Melatonin helps induce a natural sleepiness. It does not knock you out as such.

Moved to home country forum for more responses

Best colorectal surgeon in Thailand is Prof. Chucheep https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/doctor-profile/?smid=4581 Also at Bumrungrad but will cost more there. Bring actual CD of the scan with you

Big problem with Paxlovid is that it had interactions with mzny other drugs. Cannot be taken by people on stayins, many heart meds etc -- the very people at highest risk. Also costs about US $500 for a 5 day course.

It coukd be and in that case cortisone is contraindicated. If on the other hand it us due to tendinitis then vortisone might help. You should not wait till Sunday. Call hospital for ambulance and go now.

Rajavej is private not government.

I would not characterize what could be called a clinic in Thailand as an MRS.

Would explain it. Likely not relevant to the differential diagnosis.

Most "clinics" in Thailand have none of these other than nurses Do NOT waste time going to a clinic. Go to a hospital.

Had they ordered the scans?

Any of the following in Loei should be able to do this: Loei Provincial Hospital Fort Srisongrak Hospital (army hospital, but open to general public) Mueang Loei Ram Hospital (private so will cost more) Elsewhere in region (which would be closest depends on where in Loei you are): Pitsanoluk Buddhachinaraj Hospital (main govt hospital in the town, large regional facility) Fort Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat Hospital (army) Royal Thai Air Force Wing 46 Hospital Inter Vechakarn Hospital (private) Pitsanuvej Hospital (private) Ratanavej 2 Hospital (private) Ruamphat Pitsanulok Hospital (private) Udon Thani Wang Sam Mo Hospital (Udon Thano Regional Hospital) Fort Prachaksilapakhom Hospital (army) Aek Udon International Hospital (private) North Eastern Wattana Hospital (private) Panyavej Inter Hospital (private) Khon Kaen Srinagarind Hospital (Khon Kaen Univ Hospital) Khon Kaen Regional hospital KhonKaen Ram Hospital (private) Srindagarind (KKU) hospital is the best nedical facility in the Northeast. Offers both the usual public channel and a prvate channel ("Smart Mindfulness Care" or SMC)

This thread has degenerated into the usual antivax and rebuttal debates that never go anywhere useful. Closed.

Or he could get a re-entry permit, return from Cambodia just before the 60 days are up then get 30 day extension. Really depends on how long he wants to be in Thailand.

It seems not to be 3750 baht for polyp removal but rather for biopsy of polyps. It is common for that to be an additional charge since there is no predicting how many if any polyps there will be. Polyps are indeed normally removed during a colonoscopy and it us not usual to have a separate removal charge. OP needs to clarify this with the hospital in advance or else go elsewhere. Nothing in the wording of the Bumrungrad suggests that there would be extra charge for removing a polyp during coloniscopy.

I would add what one should do: 1. Immobilize the area bitten with a splint or else just keep it as still as possible. 2. Get to a hospital as quickly as possibly. Preferrably a large government hospital as they are the most likely to stock antivenom. If the snake has been killed bring it along or if it is nearby then photograph it but don't delay matters or risk someone else bring bitten for this purpose.

Correct but if that location is not convenient (sounds like she is in Pattaya) and if expect to be in other location for forseeable future should try to change tabian ban listing.

COVID after effects can last for weeks to months. Even in people who's case was very mild. had COVID around the same time you did and am still feeling after effects like tiring easily and becoming short of breath on exertion. Metallic taste, occasional shortness of breath and palpitations can all be after effects of COVID. If these symptoms become constsnt or severe then see an infectious disease specialist (not a urologist) or internal medicine doctor. Otherwise just try to get plenty of redt, exercise regularly but in moderation (listen to your body as to when to stop) and try not to focus so much on it. Back pain is less likely to be due to COVID and can be from muscle strain/spasm, excessive sitting etc. Sometimes due to issues in the spine especially in older people but since your back pain does not sound that severe usual approach is what the doctor did: treat for inflammation with antinflammatory (Arcoxia). As long as you have no history of heart problems or liver/kidney impairment or gastric ulcers and are not over age 65, a short course of this as prescribed should be OK and may help. You should also do stretches regularly such as these thttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/multimedia/back-pain/sls-20076265 And avoid sitting for prolonged periods. Get up and walk/stretch at hourly intervals. A heating pad may also help. If the back aches become severe or if the pain starts to radiate into your thigh or leg then consult ortho specialist. Regarding the antibiotic as I understand it you have already had several course of antibiotics and no infection has ever been identified. And specialists previously consulted did not recommend further antibiotics. I would follow their advice i.e. not take the Cipro at this time.

Just go to local hospitals (probably Ban Lamung). What address is on her ID card/where is she listed in a tabian ban?

There us nothing to suggest a need for antibiotics. What is SWU? I think you need to accept that multiple urologists (and several scans) found nothing wrong with your testicle. Also need to accept that there is no single underlying physical disease that accounts for all your symptoms. And that at least some of them may be anxiety related. Back pain can have many causes and best to see an ortho specialist if it persists. Sensation of trouble breathing and heart pounding may be simple anxiety but to be sure have a general check up that includes EKG, chest Xray and thyroid panel. Regarding metallic taste that is usually due to medications of some sort. Please indicate all medications (including supplements) that you take. Also have you taken a COVID test recently?

Where in Thailand are you located? It would almost never back sense here to travel that far for catract surgery.

It us quite different in Thailand.

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Kritaya-Kritayakirana Can probably also be seen at Chulalongkorn Hospital after hours clinic ("special clinics") https://chulalongkornhospital.go.th/specialclinics/ but need to confirm

No such thing ever said. Majority of cases so far (but by no means all) have been in men who have sex with men. In particular they have bern some clusters traceable to bathhouse/orgy type events. But there is nothing about the disease per se that favors homosexuals over other groups.