Sheryl

By "kidney treatment" what do you mean? Dialysis or just medical follow up? All the large hospitals offer both but for dialysis one needs to be mindful of the cost.

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Likely at both.

Yes shoes with proper arch support help. In Thailand, some Dr Scholls have arch support. There are also some outlets selling orthotic shoes in Bangkok Hospital (ground floor passsgeway to the Food Court) and Bumrungrad (mezzanine). Or these shops https://talon.co.th/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0sH9jpLujAMVFaRmAh1ayjYREAAYAiABEgKD_vD_BwE https://www.fitforfeet.co.th/?lang=en https://www.walkinghabit.com/

Haven't gone myself. But a number of board memberd recommend.

Arch supports are th3 key. You can get some shoes here with arch supports built in., Or you can buy stand alone arch supports. There are various types of these, many with little pads that go under the arch, I did nto find that as comfortbale or usefu; as simple elastic sleeve like this https://www.amazon.com/Plantar-Fasciitis-Brace-Arch-Supports/dp/B07LFZJ89G/ref=sr_1_22_sspa? There are also some places in Thailand that do custom made orthotics but you'd need to indicate where in Thailand yo uare

https://www.thantakit.com/mandibular-advancement-device/

It (and all other Benzos) is a contolled drug in Thailand, have to get fom a hospital or clinic (after consulting doctor there) and they will likely limit amount prescribed at one time. Benzos are over the counter in Cambodia. Assume you know this is highly addictive if taken regularly.

Government hospitals outside of Phuket will likely cost much less (though not 5k, nowhere in Thsiland is it that cheap) but will also have long waits. Long waits are the norm for MRIs in government hospitals everywhere and Thais who can afford to usually pay privately to do it elsewhere. Suggest you look into Mission Hospital . Private but non-profit, less expensive than Bangkok Hospital. https://mission-hospital.org/en/52-clinics-centers/medicine/neurology-clinic/391-treatment.html

This doctor https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/doctors/asst-prof-dr-parit-mekaroonkamol https://www.bangkokhospital.com/en/doctor/assoc-prof-dr-parit-mekaroonkamol https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/parit -mekaroonkamol Doesn't matter which hospital but the last one will cost more That's a pretty large polyp gor endoscopic removal.

Yes if you have part D it is fully covered. I only have Parts A & B si had to pay for it.

Controlled clinical trials.

I Suggested topical lidocainefor pain, not itching. Shingles does not usually itch.

Totally aside from renewing the passport, a father traveling abroad with a child may be asked to show proof that he has the mother's consent (concerns about parental abduction, human trafficking etc). There have been reports of this happening. So get the POA and make sure it, or another document, clearly give you permission to take the child abroad.

Have you consulted a doctor? It is important to start antiviral medication within 72 hours, not only shortens the duration but more importantly decreases the risk of long term complications. However there are contraindications to these drugs (e.g. kidney disease) so medical supervision is wise. Besides antivrals, drugs like gabaoentin may be given to reduce pain, as well as paracetemol and/or NSAIDs. I found topical lidocaine applied to the rash helped a lot.