Sheryl

Bed bugs would leave multiple bites, each a single one. This was a single bite from something with 2 incisors. I still vote spider, mainly because I think he's notice if he had a snake in his house. Doctor thought snake (non-venomous). Either way he's fine.

This. Who is your current insurer? Do you have any chronic healrh problems? Surgeries or hospitalizations in the past 10 years? Any regular medications?

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Nuts are perfect: peanuts almonds cashews etc. Whole milk unsweetened yogurt. NO sweetened yogurt. Cheese. Meat of any kind but NO rice/bread/noodles with it. (Referring to bedtime snack. Rice at dinner OK).

Most long term Thai residrnts experience this sooner or later, I certainly have several times over the years. Once it developed into a cellulitis, all other times not. A spider or other insect. If the area around it doesn't become red or inflamed no need to do anything. If it does then see doctor.

Mood changes linked to drops in blood sugar are a common feature of the perimenopause and menopause. Also frequent feature of PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoria, previously cslled PMS.) In that case it occurs (or markedly worsens) in the last 2 weeks of the menstrual cycle and is relieved by the arrival of menstruation. PMDD and perimenopause often go together i.e. many women first develop PMDD in the perimenopause, or it severly worsens then. Perimenopause is the 10-15 year period before actual memopause. During this time hormone levels begin to fluctuate. In Thai wonen perimenopause can start as early as 35. The Thai rice-based diet makes people very prone to hypoglycemia between meals/in the morning becsuse white rice has very high glycemic index. If you can persuade her to eat something high in protein and containing some fat but no processed carbs just before sleep it will help. Nuts are good for this.

Having had refractive surgery before makes a big difference and you need a doctor specifically experienced with this, of whom there are not many since refractive surgery has not been around that long. Definitely go to Rutnin Eye Hospital. Dr. Roy there is excellent and experienced in doing cataract surgery on people who had PRK Lasik etc. Many board members have used him. Trained in Canada and dpeaks fluent English. https://www.rutnin.com/en/doctor/detail.36.1_Roy_0_0.html#thumb He will need to know your original (pre-PRK) eye power and other parameters. Contact the place that did your PRK for this. Most people seem to find that the multifocal lenses aren't worth the added cost. Indeed some people can't tolerate them at all. The only real downside to regular lens (less than half the price) is that 6ou may still need reading glasses. Sometimes this can be avoided by having one eye und3rcorrected. You csn discuss sll this with Dr. Roy. Note that cataract only needs removal if it is affecting your vision to an extent that affects our daily life.

Even if they do the collection themselves, hospitals are bound by TRC regulations. Upper limit is age 70 for repeat donors, 55 for first time donors..

Definitive standardized diagnostic test does not exist. The diagnosis is somewhat subjective and made by a psychiatrist based on symptoms and reported impact on daily life. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/diagnosis/ You could see a foreign trained, English speaking psychiatrist for a second opinion (Manoram per link above being best) but it will cost and I'm not sure what the point would be. You are already being treated for ADHD. Is it helping/improving the quality of your life to a significant extent?

Are you over age 55? First time donation is accepted only up to age 55. People 55 - 70 can donate only if they have already donated in the past. (Don't ask me why....). If there is no record in the system of prior donation jn Thsiland and you are 55 or over they will require proof of donation elsewhere. National Blood Ctr regulation and no one is aurhorized to disregard it. No matter how badly the blood is needed. @Brian O are you absolutely certain donation is at the hospital and not at the TRC blood center, as latter is normal procedure? We have had many past cases where people wasted time trying to donate at a hospital only to be turned away. Normally blood collection and testing is centralized at the TRC blood center and they in turn supply the hospitals.

Since the only money I remit to Thailand is US Social Security, I have no need to change anything.

Multiple duplicate threads have been merged. Please do not start multiple threads for the same thing. It is illegal to import any sort of medication without an FDA license. That said, small quantities of non-controlled drugs often (but not always) get through if sent by regular mail (never ever use a courier -- and never try this with a controlled drug). Some Indian suppliers are apparently knowledgeable about how best to ship to Thailand, but I do not offhand know which. Note that there will soon be additional tax applied to all goods mailed from abroad. Between this and shipping costs, and the fact that a large range of medications are made in Thailand and quite reasonably priced, it is usually not cost effective to get meds from India unless you happen to need something unusually costly for which there is no local product. If you can list the specific medications you need I can advise better.

Cost will be higher than in Thailand and quality is less reliable. But if set on proceeding there then yes, the referenced hospital in Siem Reap, or the Takeo Eye Hospital, would be best bets. These are government hospitals but in Cambodia, that does not mean inexpensive. Note that besides "official" fees, under the table payments are common. Personally, I would not do this. No advantage whatsoever to doing this in Cambodia. Most Cambodians, if they can, come to Thailand or Viet Nam for this. In Thailand, there is a government eye hospital in Nakhon Pathom with a quasi-private (but still very affordable) branch in Bangkok. No double tier pricing AFAIK and no reason to expect a long wait list either: https://www.metta.go.th/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=275903085761851&paipv=0&eav=AfacOOVKG6tS5rFWKXiInue040afPy93IB6kAh_Dvjy7uhpdWrxd3d3srNIO3t47D_M&_rdr

There are very few podiatrists. Where are you located? otherwise dermatologist may be able to manage it

Whether or not it can be excised under local or needs general depends on its size and depth. Also, if it is really just a sebaceous cyst vs a lipoma. Likewise, whether general surgeon (or even dermatologist) can do it vs need a plastic surgeon. These are not things they can know in advance, need to be seen by a doctor. Emails are responded to by clerks with no medical training, they look at various price lists they have and try to guess what is closet to what you are asking. Not at all a reliable means of ascertaining either cost or planned approach. Invest 500 - 1000 baht in a doctor consultation, then you will have a clear recommendation and applicable price quote. Which may be far different from what you got by email. Indeed, if it is in fact a superficial sebacous cyst, might be able to remove it at the initial outpatient appointment.

More important is to get a good professional assessment of cause of problem and best treatment. Cortisone in any form might or might not be advisable drpending on undrrlying cause. Top shoulder specialist in Thailand is https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/mason-porramatikul If dislocation etc are ruled out, the right type of physical therapy will be helpful.

Note quite. The 270k surgery was laparoscopic. The 25k will have been open. Only higher tier public hospitals can fo laparoscopic and this will cost more like 50k. Still much less than private, of course.

Please clarify what your throat issue is exactly.

The Siriraj public channel is more crowded and less convenient but quality is fine and equipment is top notch. If the radiation specialist at the private wing advised you to have the treatments done in the public, I think you can trust that. He knows what regimen/machine best meets your needs.

Yes, medication side effect. It will pass.

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https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/oradee-chandavasu Neonatalogist https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/prinyarat-burusnukul Pediatric neurologist The second would be best for discussions about long term prognosis for periventricular leukomalacia . The first would be best if they wish to discuss the baby's current management in NICU. Periventricular leukomalacia will not be the only issue given how very premature the baby is. There is no treatment for periventricular leukomalacia as such. As the baby grows, any developmental problems that might be noted would then be treated as appropriate (e.g. physical therapy if needed). Usually would know by around age 2.

And they have removed the premature baby from the NICU and brought it to Thailand??? Or do you mean the brother in law is now in Thsiland and wants to talk to someone, and the baby is still in NICU in India? Without being able to examine the baby not much a doctor here can say. This condition varies greatly in severity and prognosis.

How old is the baby now? Makes a difference in terms of whether to consult a neonatalogist or a pediatric neurologist

Yes, he needs a re-entry permit (if he does nto already have one -- many people get it at time of extension), but that was not the issue in his post. 90 day count does start anew when he re-enters, but he will still have a missed 90 day report for the prior stay of over 90 days. He may get fined for that later on, but it will not be an issue when he leaves the country.