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  1. On 3/11/2024 at 11:51 AM, n00dle said:

    Interesting. I worked in a Thai company for 12 years ending around 2007 or 2008. 

    Would I be eligible for the coverage I wonder?  I have a pesky pre-existing condition that could bite me on the ass.  Where would I ask?

    You were eligible, past tense.

     

    Have to arrange to continue the medical cover within 6 months of stopping employment. 

  2. If you enter visa exempt you can only stay 60 days not 3 months.

     

    Aside from the methods mentioned you could also get a Non-O visa to begin with. That eliminates one whole step in the process and you'll get a 3 month stay on entry.  Then  do a one year extension of stay. Make sure you get a non-O and not a non O-A. You need to have had the 800k in bank for 2 months before the one year extension. 

     

    Check first that the Embassy in Korea will issue non-O to non Koreans. 

     

    Each extension of stay is for one year so would need to be back in Thailand to renew before then. 

     

    If you leave the country be sure to get a re-entry permit otherwise your extension based on retirement will be voided and you have to start all over again 

     

    Re-entry permits (single or multiple entry) can be obtained at same time you do your one year extension. 

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  3. 33 minutes ago, tomgreen said:

     

    Thanks again Sheryl

     

    I want to post some thing in a new topic about recommended / suggested types of foods , snacks and drinks that people who have high Cholesterol eat and drink , but I'm not sure where to post that type of subject .

     

    Tom

     

    You can do it in this same forum.  But be prerpared for lots of misinformation and quackery (as has already ocurred on this thread). 

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  4. 5 minutes ago, david_je said:

    Are you still doing boosters every sixth months, wearing masks, avoiding crowded places, etc., Sheryl? Where would you recommend for reliable info on current infection, hospitalization, rates in Bangkok/Thailand? I'm wondering to what extent I should continue to take previous precautions.

    Reliable data on anything other than COVID deaths is not available or even being compiled anymore .

     

    I have never done boosters at 6 month intervals, not indicated. I  Do one when/as new vaccines wirh expanded coverage come out.

     

    I wear masks in hospitals and, if not too hot, on crowded public transport. Otherwise not.

     

     

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  5. 6 minutes ago, tomgreen said:

     

    Thanks Sheryl

     

    Its going to be interesting to see the blood test results from the coming blood test at the  Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) Hospital in Korat on the 28th of May 2024.

     

    I will post those blood test results here. 

     

    Tom

     

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    As mentioned, maje sure to be (normally) hydrated on day of test. You can drink plain water after midnight while otherwise fasting. 

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  6. 1 hour ago, tomgreen said:

     

    Thanks Sheryl.

     

    I think on the first blood test I could have been dehydrated , but on the following tests , due to the hot weather I have been drinking a lot more water through out each day .

     

    My Thai wife enquired about making an appointment to see Dr. Watanyu Parapiboon at Maharat , and there’s a very long waiting list . Would you happen to know of another nephrologist in the Korat area that may be a possibility .  

     

    Alternatively my next scheduled blood test appointment is at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) Hospital in Korat on the 28th of May 2024, and while at that blood test appointment , I could discuss the subject of seeing a nephrologist . My concern is waiting that length of time ( until the 28th of May 2024 ) to possibly arrange to see a nephrologist and if waiting that length of time would be a wise decision or not .

     

     

    Tom

     

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    Given that the most recent creatnine level was normal there is no hurry.

     

    Indeed if on next tesf it is also normal (make dure you sre adequately hydrated!) then no need to see one at all.

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  7. 3 hours ago, tomgreen said:

    Thanks Sheryl

     

    On the 5th of March 2024 Blood test I did fast for 12 hours before the blood test as instructed by the hospital doctor, on to days blood test test I did not fast at all before the blood test , I'm a little confused with the results , have I got this right . It seems to suggest that a blood test can give you 2 different results , depending if the patient fasted before the blood test or not. So which blood test ( 5th of March 2024 ) Vs ( 11th of March 2024 ) would I assume to show the correct and more reliable results for the BUN / Creatinine numbers. 

     

    Tom

     

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    The issue is not whether you fasted in terms of eating food but whether you were dehydrated.  Dehdration will elevate creatnine readings.

     

    I suspect you were dehydrated on the 1earlier

    blood tests due to fasting and that this last test is more indicative of your kidney function. But keep an eye on future values.

     

    As mentioned, you can still drink plain water before cholesterol panel test even though hospital will say "nothing by mouth".

     

    in this heate specially, it is important to avoid dehydration.

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  8. 1 hour ago, tomgreen said:

     

    So after Sheryl’s recommendation today I had another blood test , but this time only for the following areas...

     

    1. BUN
    2. Creatnine
    3. Sodium
    4. Potassium

     

    The blood test cost 300 Baht and took 30 minuets to receive the test results .

     

    While sitting in the waiting room waiting for the blood test results I was thinking to my self that after seeing the blood test results from the 5th of March 2024 , which showed both high BUN and Creatnine test result numbers , todays new blood test results will only go to confirm that my BUN and Creatnine test results are going to also show high numbers. 

     

    I was surprised to see that my BUN and Creatnine test results numbers on todays new blood test were both showing different lower numbers, and both the Sodium and Potassium numbers showed to be in a normal range 

     

    I'm now not sure what to think 😒

     

    Tom

     

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    You would have fasted before the prior test since it aldo included a lipid profile and were likely dehydrated then.

     

    Hence the recommendation to get a non-fasting repeat creatnine level after adequate hydration. 

     

    This one is normal suggestion the prior elevations were due to dehydration.

     

    Contrary to what Thao hospitals tell you, it is fine to drink plain water before  for cholesterol. 

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  9. Anything that kills weeds will also kill grass (Roundup does, too) and also be generally toxic. And the first rain will wash it into flowerbeds, and even ground water supply and elsewhere. Do not use.

     

    If the weeds are on lawn just accept them and cut along with the grass. If they are in flower beds etc manually remove them. Only safe way.

     

     

  10. Can you afford private hospital?

     

    I recommend US-trained Prof. Udomsak Bunworasate who can be seen at:

     

    https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/doctors/dr-udomsak-bunworasate

     

    He can also be seen at Chulalongkorn Hospital (government teaching hospital) through their after hours clinic https://spcweb.kcmh.or.th/users/users/searchDoctor#

    That channel involves long waits and rather bewildering red tape/crowds, and consultation fee is not much less than at Med Park, but savings on treatment costs might make ut worthwhile if cost is a constraint

     

     

     

     

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  11. 2 hours ago, ignis said:

    regular  2 x  850mg  2 years ago reduced from 3 a day 

     

    [from 1991 - 2015 was on 500 MG x 5 per day, then early 2015 reduced to 3 x 850 mg a day + Insulin . then in 2022 reduced 2x a day, Insulin also been reducing]

     

    Not all episodes a month are BS.....  Some are BP sudden drops likewise Meds have been reducing........  21:00 last night felt bad/light headed, could not stand  =  BP 102/45  OK ish this morning 101/57...  was on Losartan 100 mg + some others, but over the past year has been reduced to Losartan 25 mg the others stopped

     

    No idea if makes a difference ?  Dr keeps adding Vitamin's

    Vitamin B12  1 x day  +  Vitamin D 2  20000U  1x week  + Vitamin B CO ED    2 x day  +  Fish Oil 1000 mg  1x day  +  Vitamin  B 1- 6       1 x  day  +   newest last month  Vitamin  B 6 - 12      3 x a day  +  Vitamin A 10000U  1 x a day 

    You might ask your doctor about switching to extended release metformin. 

     

    What time of day do these hypo attacks occur and what time of day do you take insulin, and what type of insulin?

     

    It does not sound lije you need to be on BP med

  12. 1 minute ago, jojothai said:

    FYI, Sheryl i have a low HDL and have not found anything to improve it. I know my readings for over 20 years.
    I have seen fish oil stated many times and I tried fish oil for 3 to 4 years daily . But it made no difference.
    Also when I went onto low carbs to reduce the LDL, it worked but had no effect on the HDL.

    Can you suggest any other ways to increase HDL?

     

     

    Eat foods high in omega fats. Fish. Avocados. Nuts. Soy.

     

    Cook with olive oil, soy oil, sunflower oil, or flax oil

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  13. 2 hours ago, ignis said:
    That's my 3rd HYPO in 6 years time and I hope the last.

     

    wish I could say the same, for past 15 or so years  have at least 3 Hypo per month, sometimes 3 in a week and then it is down to between 60 and 70..

     

    wet with Sweeting and the shakes = Very Low = warm milk and Honey

     

    I am Diabetic Lada 1.5 so take Metformin + Insulin.. dosage = what my BS reading is

     

    If it is low say 80 - 90 feel light headed blurred have no idea it it is BS or BP,  Blood Pressure also give the same feeling so must test both and yes over the years had very low BP

    What type of metformin are you on, regular or extended release?

     

    Multiple episodes a month are way too many, your meds need adjustment.

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