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Where can I buy sugar free plum jam in Pattaya?  Any brand recommendations?

I am going to cut out dairy and excercise more,also riding my bicycle with all these new speed bumps in Pattaya is not helping my prostate.also intend having an ultrasound to get an idea of the size of my prostate etc,they did find mild calcification on a scan years ago,I think I will pay avisit to BNH in the new year.

So what tests are needed pre surgery? Apart from psa and digital exam, do es an ultrasound give the urologist enough info etc?

Have you had your ferritin levels checked also? 

I am going to see a haematogist at bumrungrad this morning to retest.i shall keep you posted.

Yes Sheryl I think I shall order iron glycinate they say it's easy on the gut. I had colonoscopy normal. And stool normal. My diet chicken fish veg .liver once a week and a multivitamin and mineral tablet. And loads of fruit 

Thank you Sheryl good advice as always. normal Cbc normal haemoglobin normal. Iron panel 

 

 

 haemoglobin normal. iron normal levels, magnesium serum 2.26,(1.9 to 3.10, ironferrozine method 75.93 (ref65,175) ,tibc 374.43 ,(ref225,535),,trans sat 20.28 ref(13,45) ,unsatr iron binding capt(298.5,,ref (162.36????

Anyone had an iron infusion in Thailand? I have low ferritin 15. Normal range 22..320.fatigued hair falling  out etc.would a public hospital be the best place to try in Pattaya. Thanks

is Lubiprostone available in Thailand ? And what brands are available? Can I buy over the counter? Thank you

Just an update it's over two weeks since I started ezetimibe,I just had test ,liver kidney function fine actually my gfr is up to 80 from 60, maybe kidney function has improved from stopping statin?,my chol now 175, hdl 75 ldl 87 trig 62. But I have started having leg and arms muscle cramps, I read somewhere that 5 mg works just as good as 10mg so I shall try lowering the dose  and see if it helps. Sharing information is always helpful,

Thank u I went to tops yes it's 100% pure peanut butter no palm oil sugar etc added,I'm ????

You can buy online from Bangkok about 600 baht a month ,just search amaryl medtide. Or Bangkok drugstore. I think medtide are on {line}

Hi I've just been in friendship looking for sugar free palm oil free,100% pure peanut butter there was only one that said 100% that was a Thai company called cold oil company 50 baht 200gram but I'm not sure if it's pure or not, has anyone tried it ? Or can anyone recommend a brand in Pattaya or an online brand? I'm not interested in making my own,thanks

Thanks again Sheryl.

Will ezetimibe be ok with my lad stent 5yrs. Does it work the same as statin? My diet is fairly good chicken fish brown rice veg lentil flaxseed.etc

What were your cholesterol readings prior to your change?

Total chol 171 trig 80 hdl 65 ldl 100 ...on 20 mg pravastatin. Advice appreciated sheryl on if ezetimibe alone or with fibrates 

I have been on statins for 5 yrs I have tried most of them but the side effects are now unbearable . neurological and muscle pain sleep disturbance  etc. currently on pravastatin 20 mg when I have stopped stations for a few weeks my symptoms go away.i intend going to bumrungrad hospital and see if I can try fibrates. My questions are.are any members currently on fibrates and are they happy with the results.? Are fibrates expensive in Thailand ? Are there generic brands? Thank you in advance.

Can I carry b12 vials in my carry on luggage ,or would they be ok In my check in luggage?

Thanks for all the input yes I shall go get my B12 checked and take the magnesium 100mg morning and evening.

Just had reply from both labs.neither do rbc magnesium test.

I have read that magnesium oxide is the least absorbed magnesium supplement. Which is 21st century. I don't mind paying extra for the glycinate .I have received it and shall start slowly with 100 mg twice a day.i made a mistake the recommend dose for adult males is around 400mg a day.i am also take centrum +50 and 500mg of vitamin c.

You mentioned medication as been a cause of low magnesium. My Dr before did mention Omeprazole as a possibility.but I must take it with aspirin for my stent or I bleed from my stomach linen.catch 22.

 Which magnesium are you referring to Sheryl? The daily amount of magnesium for adults needed by the body is 320mg. glycinate is recommended at 2 capsules twice  per day. the tablets are 350 mg but in reality  you are getting 100 mg per tablet capsule. Brand name solaray.thanks again.

Thank you Sheryl I have just ordered some magnesium glycinate in Bangkok. I shall contact the labs in case I need to check later.