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Hi I'm looking for some super high quality towels, basically the same what you will use in nice hotels. 

Where to get it in Bangkok or where to order? 

5 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Which autioimmune disease?

 

And is a cost a concern? Private hospital OK or not?

Cost is not an issue, private hospital also OK.

Suspected guillain barre syndrome and vaccination triggered autoimmune issues. 

Hello,

I'm looking for a recommendation for a immunologist around Bangkok in the field of autoimmune diseases. 

Any help appreciated!

Hello, I'm looking for a laboratory in Bangkok to get some blood tests done; Like lipid profile, vitamin d level etc. 

Any recommendations? 

1 hour ago, paddyfield7 said:

I did my antibodytest just last Wednesday here at Bangkok Hospital, Chiang Mai, but they will certainly also offer this service in their Bangkok Head Office. They take your blood, waiting time for the test result was 1.5 hours, and the costs were THB 1,100.00. I got a printout of my test result.

Thanks for the info, it's the cheapest so far. Let me check the price in Bangkok 

Hello

I got my two covid vaccination shots. Now as some time passed I want to get my antibody levels checked, any recommendations where this can be done in Bangkok? 

On 10/20/2021 at 2:02 PM, Sheryl said:

You do not need a "better hospital". You need a specialist in tinnitus to rule out any treatabkle causes. (Often there isn't one, be forewarned)

 

All hospitals have some sub-par doctors, most have at least a few good ones.Nothing to do wit  the hospital.

 

Recommended specialists for tinnitus:

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Saowaros-Patarapak

 

OR

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Chanida-Kanchanalarp

https://www.bnhhospital.com/search-doctor/entry/3924/

https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/doctor/detail/chanida-kanchanalarp

(same doctor - different hospitals. Take your pick).

 

Suggest you read these threads as well, lots of useful info in them:

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/246357-tinnitus/

https://aseannow.com/topic/116180-tinnitus-treatment/

https://aseannow.com/topic/691151-tinnitus-treatment/

 

 

I also have tinnitus

+1 for Prof.Dr. Saowaros Patarapak 

On 10/13/2021 at 4:58 PM, Sheryl said:

Actually LSP can have a very wide range of causes, including: tumors, hematomas, infections, trauma, vasculitis, and other inflammatory processes. An aggressive search for the cause should be made as treatment will vary depending on this. An electromyogram may be4 needed to distinguish LPS from other neuroapthies

 

See  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556030/

 

In terms of doctor - I suggest  https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Weeraworn-Nakarawat

 

 

Thanks @Sheryl, as always your input is very helpful. Especially the scientific paper, which caused me to bring it up with the Dr. and do additional blood tests (MRI & EMG was done).

I am actually with Dr. Weeraworn at the moment. Which I'm in fact very happy with, however do you have a Dr. suggestion for a second opinion?

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

What type of probem? Neurologists have sub-specialties e.g. movement disorders, epilepsy etc etc

I got diagnosed with a lumbosacral plexitis/plexopathy. As far as I understood its a nerve inflammation based on unknow source.

Hello,

can someone recommend me a good neurologist in the Bangkok area? I got a diagnose from a Bumrungrad neurologist and want to get a second opinion.

Thanks in advance!

Hello,

my washing machine started making a scratching noises when the drum is moving. Can anybody recommend a washing machine repair service in Bangkok ?

Thanks in advance!

So just went to a wood shop (is this how those shops are called?) in Bangkok. Got the wood cut based on the length I measured. Delivery was with a tuk tuk. 

Thanks for your advice! 

Oh I was hoping to be able to order it somewhere. Didn't expect it to become a DIY project haha

Hello,

In the condo I stay the bed has those sprung slats. I want to change them to solid bed slats, however I cant find where to get them. Ikea just seem to have the sprung ones.

Any recommendation where to get this kind of thing in Bangkok area (ordering online from around Thailand would also be fine)?

Thanks in advance!

Quick update, I can recommend Dr. Charuspong. He is easy to talk to and is able to do the microsurgical varicocele repair.

However in my case it seems to be some nerve problem which causes the pain, so I got send to a Neurologist.

Hello,

I got a photograph which I would like to have as (oil) painting. Any place where to start or any contact?

Thanks in advance!

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Charuspong-Dissaranan

 

Nerve damage is nto a common complication of variocele surgery, are you sure this is what you were told?  There is a small risk of damage to the testicular artery, and a risk of hydrocele formation. Both risks vary greatly with the type of surgical apporach used.

 

After risk of pain not being relieved is only 8%.

 

See https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5503918/

 

It is a rather technical article but worth reading before you see Dr.. Charuspong so that you can discuss with him the various possible surgical approaches.

 

Thank you for pointing out my mistake, the 5% was a summary of potential complication which could be nerve or artery damage as well as your mentioned hydrocele.

I will study the resource you send and will have a visit to Dr. Charuspong.

Thanks!

Hello,

I recently got diagnosed with a mild varicocele on both sides after I start to having daily pain in this area. This was done via ultrasound. I initially talked to Dr. Jakkrit Issayanuwat at Bumrungrad which suggested me to monitor the pain and I got a subscription for pain killers.

This was 3 weeks ago and I'm basically in pain every day. He also gave me the option for an operation. However when I asked how often he did this kind of operation it was just a view per Year. He also mentioned a rate of 5% for potential damage on nerves and a 15% chance that the pain would be still there after the operation.

Any doctor recommendation with more experience with this kind of operations?

@Sheryl can you help out?

Quick feedback. Went to MoChit getting a bus to chum phae was easy they go regularly and we got one without reservation. VIP bus was 380 THB

Quick update. I now manage to get my driving license renewal, 5 years to 5 years. As mentioned before medical certificate was necessary. Been there at 7AM, it was getting full around 7:30AM. Was done at 11:00AM.

1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said:

A timetable shows seven departures of the Loei bus.

(I see them often when in Chumphae, but not a bus user)

 

Departures shown: 7:30, 10:00, 12:00, 15:30, 19:00, 19:50

Whether this is up-to-date in times of Covid?

I would avoid buses going into the night at all costs.

7:30 and 10:00 are shown as "VIP 32 seat", 386 Baht.

Thank you!

Hello,

need to go to Chum Phae. What busses go there from mo chit?

Any pointer appreciated.

On 3/21/2021 at 2:30 PM, jaiyenyen said:

I did my 5 year renewal  at Chatuchak last month.

The first time I went, I got there at 8.15am and was told that I was too late for that day. I tried to book an appointment but she just told me to come back any day, but earlier.

I went back the following week and arrived around 7am. Everything was done and finished by 10.30am.

As others have said .......Rules have changed. You need a medical cert now.

 

 

That info is helpful, thank you for sharing 

35 minutes ago, mark5335 said:

Yes, since the beginning of this month, a medical cert is now required for renewing a 5 year DL (cars & motorcycles).

Oh - missed that as well, even if I not came to this stage yet ????. Will get a medical certificate then as well and try it more early next week.

Also worth mentioning long pants and no flipflops are required (not kidding!)

What time you been there to get a queue?