Beware of what medicine doctor prescribes

[nomad2019]

I have kidney disease...could have been caused by ibruphon Nsaids.

Now yesterday i have orchititis...i was proscribed Doxycycline 100mg twice daily antiviotic....i google the best antibiotics for this illness but Doxycycline didnt even come up on search and apart from that she should have gave me the strongest antibiotic as my temerature high.my egg has swollen the size of an orange and i am in great pain.

For pain relief this idiot prescribed me ibruphen 400 mg ...my god she should know as a medical professional this is highly dangerous medication and could put me into renal failure . My BUN is currenlty 19 and creTinine with GFR is only 1.9

I realised what she gave me so went asked her to change it or write it off and ill do without but guess what she changed the pain relief too ....tramadol 50mg.

I walked out and threw tramadol into the bin and my thai partner why you do this you silly man yak yak .i tried explain the this pill was dangerous for my kidneys but all i got was im silly i should allwsys listen to big doctor.

This was pattaya city hospital.

So beware and check as this has happened to me numerous times over the years.

Also allways seems that doctor writes you down for additional medicines you do not even need.

Money no1 or just plain bloody silly

 

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[Crossy]

One assumes you told the doc you have kidney issues (not just rely on them reading your notes).

 

Anyway, I agree, I have no allergies or other health issues, but I always check what's been prescribed.

[Skallywag]

50 minutes ago, nomad2019 said:

idiot prescribed me ibuprofen 400 mg ..

Ibuprofen is available everywhere without a prescription. So is tramadol, though may need to show ID. 

Can be helpful to research meds online for your particular ailment. 

Sorry for your substandard experience at Pattaya City Hospital 

[HLover]

 threw tramadol into the bin and my thai partner why you do this you silly man yak yak .i tried explain the this pill was dangerous for my kidneys but all i got was im silly i should allwsys listen to big doctor.

 

-Should have kept the tramadol and threw him or her into the bin.

[RotBenz8888]

Was it "only" orchitis or epididymitis as well? As they often come together. Doxycyclin only helps if the cause is a STD like chlamydia. For people older than 40, the antibiotics should cover E-coli as well, like Ciprofloxacin.

[thequietman]

Mine gave me 'floxin' and I have had ongoing groin pain, still 5 years later. She seemed to not be aware of its dangers.

Everything gets googled now! ???? 

[thequietman]

1 minute ago, RotBenz8888 said:

Was it "only" orchitis or epididymitis as well? As they often come together. Doxycyclin only helps if the cause is a STD like chlamydia. For people older than 40, the antibiotics should cover E-coli as well, like Ciprofloxacin.

The cipro made my life hell and still does. In discomfort 24 hours a day for 5 years now.

 

Regret the day I went to see her for prostate issue. ????

[RotBenz8888]

4 minutes ago, thequietman said:

The cipro made my life hell and still does. In discomfort 24 hours a day for 5 years now.

 

Regret the day I went to see her for prostate issue. ????

There are other options, as long as it covers gram negative bacterias too. Like some Cephalosporins.

[OneMoreFarang]

It seems you know so much more than the doctor. Why don't you:

a) no go to a doctor, just do what you know is right?

b) go to a specialist who knows even more than you?

 

[sunnyboy2018]

Antibiotics prescribed will depend on the patient age and underlying cause of the bacterial infection. Antibiotics commonly used may include ceftriaxone (Rocephin), doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx), azithromycin (Zithromax) or ciprofloxacin (Cipro

[Tayaout]

If you search study there is about 30% diagnostic error worldwide. Not a Thai thing. 

[nomad2019]

It seems you know so much more than the doctor. Why don't you:
a) no go to a doctor, just do what you know is right?
b) go to a specialist who knows even more than you?
 

I am saying that this fool should of known not to give ibruphen to a patient with kidney disease .

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[BestB]

9 minutes ago, Tayaout said:

If you search study there is about 30% diagnostic error worldwide. Not a Thai thing. 

It’s not diagnostics but prescribing wrong medication . Have had same kind of experience a number of times in clinics and public hospitals. 
 

Only my cases more severe as I do have allergies and even after telling dumb dumbs they prescribe the very same medication that I am allergic too with advice if I get allergic reaction to come back . 
 

if I get allergic reaction I suffocate , might be little hard to come back when not breathing . 

[nursebob]

57 minutes ago, Skallywag said:

Ibuprofen is available everywhere without a prescription. So is tramadol, though may need to show ID. 

Can be helpful to research meds online for your particular ailment. 

Sorry for your substandard experience at Pattaya City Hospital 

I think Tramadol was made a prescription only medication a few months back due to teenagers buying it over the counter for improper use.

[DannyCarlton]

58 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It seems you know so much more than the doctor. Why don't you:

a) no go to a doctor, just do what you know is right?

b) go to a specialist who knows even more than you?

 

Went to Bangkok Pattaya hospital last week with a painful and swollen hand which I'd injured in a fall.

 

X rayed and found to have a small hairline fracture at the base of my ring finger. No other obvious damage. Doctor insisted in putting my forearm and the whole of my hand in a splint.

 

Prescribed Naproxen. I informed him that I had a stent fitted and listed my daily medication, including Aspirin. Asked him if it would be advisable to take Naproxen. He said, "OK for a 5 day course".

 

Contacted my daughter as soon as I got home, she's the senior nursing sister in A&E in the UK. Her husband is a doctor in A&E. They were horrified that he'd tried to give me Naproxin and laughed at my splint. Told me to remove the splint, tape my ring and middle fingers together and throw the Naproxen away. They concluded that the splint was fitted to extract money from me and the presciption for Naproxen was because he was an irresponsible idiot who shouldn't be practicing. Bill 6k baht. Hand continues to improve.

 

Always check before taking any medication prescribed in Thailand. Thai doctors can be lethal.

 

 

Edited October 27, 2019 by DannyCarlton

[Sheryl]

Yes one does have to be careful. Especially tegarding contraindications. I find the majority of Thai doctors tend to dismiss meducation risks and contraindications.

Unnecessary prescriptions/ over prescribing aldo rife hete. In some privatr hospitals some medications are automatically added on based on diagnodid without doctot even ordering them.

Anyone with drug allergies, on blood thinners or with kidney or liver impairment must he very, very careful and personally research any medication given.

I also find, with only few exceptions, Thai GPs to have very substandard skills.

Unless for a realky minir issue, you are usually best off to catefully pre select a doctor of appropriate specialty. Preferrably one trained in the West. And it is worth travelling or paying more to do do....will actually save time and money in the long run.

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[scubascuba3]

Bill padding is rife here, need to see the bill\detail of medication before paying, of course they want you to pay BEFORE you know what you are getting. I get the mandatory paracetamols removed along with other stuff usually.

 

They are also guilty of prescribing Doxycycline when other medication is better. Maybe more profit or Its all they have.

 

To be fair you need to be a doctor to see a doctor here

 

 

[FarFlungFalang]

So it's not only the illegal drug pushers that are dangerous!Mean while hemp remains illegal.

[RotBenz8888]

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Yes one does have to be careful. Especially tegarding contraindications. I find the majority of Thai doctors tend to dismiss meducation risks and contraindications.

Unnecessary prescriptions/ over prescribing aldo rife hete. In some privatr hospitals some medications are automatically added on based on diagnodid without doctot even ordering them.

Anyone with drug allergies, on blood thinners or with kidney or liver impairment must he very, very careful and personally research any medication given.

I also find, with only few exceptions, Thai GPs to have very substandard skills.

Unless for a realky minir issue, you are usually best off to catefully pre select a doctor of appropriate specialty. Preferrably one trained in the West. And it is worth travelling or paying more to do do....will actually save time and money in the long run.

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Unless the patient is in pain, then they're extremely reluctant to prescribe anything. In fact, a senior doctor at a famous hospital in Nana told me that their hospitals policy is to never prescribe morphine!?! One of the strangest things i ever heard a doctor say.

[DannyCarlton]

2 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said:

Unless the patient is in pain, then they're extremely reluctant to prescribe anything. In fact, a senior doctor at a famous hospital in Nana told me that their hospitals policy is to never prescribe morphine!?! One of the strangest things i ever heard a doctor say.

They always prescribe a sackful of medication, nearly all of it inappropriate. However, it's very difficult to get them to prescribe opiate based drugs.

[Sheryl]

Unless the patient is in pain, then they're extremely reluctant to prescribe anything. In fact, a senior doctor at a famous hospital in Nana told me that their hospitals policy is to never prescribe morphine!?! One of the strangest things i ever heard a doctor say.

They do prescribe it for people with terminal cancer. But pretty much only that for outpatient.

Short term inpatient it is widely used post op. But for short period only.



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[Rhys]

Agreed with the assessment, SOME Mds just treat the symptoms.  Indeed, it is a bit frustrating when you have looked up the side effects of a medication and experienced some of the reported side effects and to report this to the MD and they say, don't worry about it that only increases your anxiety.

 

BE informed about your meds and your condition... It like anything else you just have to find the MD that is right for you and not the ER docs...

 

Cheers MATES

 

 

 

 

[Lacessit]

I always check medications prescribed here on the internet before taking them. Doctors here don't seem to be interested in one's previous medical history, more in shunting their patients out the door with a fistful of pills. They also don't like being questioned. I've found women doctors are more willing to explain - Thai male doctors have the face thing going.

I've been prescribed fluoroquinolone here. I did not take it due to the risk of tendon damage, and recovered without it.

Doxycycline suppresses the immune system. IMO cancer patients in remission should be wary of it.

[CNXexpat]

A doctor is a good doctor in Thailand if he gives you many different pills, all in different colors. Also to give antibiotics at the first sign of any sickness is a must.

[nomad2019]

Unless the patient is in pain, then they're extremely reluctant to prescribe anything. In fact, a senior doctor at a famous hospital in Nana told me that their hospitals policy is to never prescribe morphine!?! One of the strangest things i ever heard a doctor say.

I was in that much pain yesterday and fever at 62f i went back to pattaya city hospital...i mean the pain was absolutely horrific.
I was prepared to take anything.
I told doctor again i had renal disease.
I asked him to please give me the best antibiotic through drip and best painkiller but bear my kidneys in mind.

They gave me drip fed antibiotic which i go back today for.

They also gave me morphine injection
The pain went withing an hour or so.

Today i can get up myself and walk a little but yesterday took me an hour just to get out of bed

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[Sheryl]

It really sounds to me like you need to consult a better urologist (if indeed you have been seen by a urologist at all).

https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=205&depid=28

This doctor has been highly tecommended by other TV members. The consultations will cost more than where you have been going but in long run the treatment may cost less since more likely to get correct diagnosis etc from the onset.

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[RotBenz8888]

On 10/28/2019 at 7:36 AM, nomad2019 said:

I was in that much pain yesterday and fever at 62f i went back to pattaya city hospital...i mean the pain was absolutely horrific.
I was prepared to take anything.
I told doctor again i had renal disease.
I asked him to please give me the best antibiotic through drip and best painkiller but bear my kidneys in mind.

They gave me drip fed antibiotic which i go back today for.

They also gave me morphine injection
The pain went withing an hour or so.

Today i can get up myself and walk a little but yesterday took me an hour just to get out of bed

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Hey, Nomad, how are you doing? Finally got the correct treatment?