Search found 27 matches

by stgrhe
Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:06 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Inversion tables
Replies: 15
Views: 3892

Re: Inversion tables

poosmate wrote:Most sex toys are banned in Thailand.
A childish and silly comment that isn't funny. :guns:
by stgrhe
Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:04 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Inversion tables
Replies: 15
Views: 3892

Re: Inversion tables

Can anyone help me please? I have been told by my chiropractor in Bangkok (Dr Don) that you can purchase an Inversion table in one of the big shopping malls in Bangkok - Siam, Central, Central World, etc but he doesn't know where and nor does anyone on thaivisa. It is a stretcher set on an A frame....
by stgrhe
Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Dentist
Replies: 3
Views: 819

Re: Dentist

Cool Smile on Petchkasem Road near soi 80.
by stgrhe
Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Are You Happy With The Treatment You Received in Hospital?
Replies: 15
Views: 1646

Re: Are You Happy With The Treatment You Received in Hospita

MwD wrote:Pranburi hospital has a much better reputation, but I haven't been there to comment.
I suppose you are referring to the military hospital as Pran Buri hospital is another, and small, local hospital.
by stgrhe
Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:25 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand wants its satellite back
Replies: 9
Views: 920

Re: Thailand wants its satellite back

Well, apparently the Thai govenment is not familiar with the method of expropriation, i.e. the government forcefully taking possession of something, supposedly for the common good....Also known as official steeling.... :idea: It would be very difficult to expropriate the satellite as it is orbiting...
by stgrhe
Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: A- blood needed urgently
Replies: 4
Views: 1064

Re: A- blood needed urgently

I believe people having O blood can donate blood to anyone.
by stgrhe
Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Hua Hin hospital prices and service
Replies: 10
Views: 2340

Re: Hua Hin hospital prices and service

I went in for a non-emergency and found out that if you go as a farang alone, they will treat you in the ER straight away instead of making you wait hours with the Thai masses to see a doctor. The girls at the front desk speak good English and got me into the ER for a checkup and x-ray within minut...
by stgrhe
Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Cortisone injections
Replies: 7
Views: 962

Re: Cortisone injections

Lung Per wrote:Thanks for the advice. Yes, I agree, cortisone should only be administered by a qualified physician.
Could she elaborate on the side effects??
:blues:
Osteoporosis, kidney problems and build-up of body fluids.
by stgrhe
Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Cortisone injections
Replies: 7
Views: 962

Re: Cortisone injections

Lung Per wrote:Could take care of another attack of gout, if any. :blues:
My wife, who is a nurse, say that cortisone do help against sever gout but she also says that it is something one should not take or inject unless it is prescribed by a doctor due to the bad side effects of cortisone.
by stgrhe
Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:55 am
Forum: Education
Topic: Looking for private thai school for 3 kids
Replies: 25
Views: 3143

Re: Looking for private thai school for 3 kids

Welcome to the HHAD forum Nille!
by stgrhe
Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Bangkok Hospital in Hua Hin
Replies: 33
Views: 6071

Re:

prcscct wrote:Is construction continuing at the Hua Hin site?
Yes it is!
by stgrhe
Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:32 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Gout
Replies: 40
Views: 3899

The diet for someone who has got gout can be distinguished into three categories: 1) Forbidden food Alcohol, especially beer, and citrus fruits. 2) Should be avoided Liver and kidney dishes, small fish, oysters, and mussels 3) Eat with restriction Other fish, red meat, beans, pies, asparagus, mushro...
by stgrhe
Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Immigration to nab criminals hiding in Pattaya...
Replies: 22
Views: 2292

About time, may Samui follow soon!
by stgrhe
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:38 am
Forum: News
Topic: Mass deportations of Cambodian/Burmese/Laotians
Replies: 10
Views: 1151

I believe many families are allowed into the US and Canada but this is still a drop in the ocean, compared to the thousands still in camps in northern Thailand. There are several thousands of Karen refugees in Sweden. They were taken from Thai refugee camps by the Swedish authorities in the same ma...
by stgrhe
Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Recommended hospital not as far as Bangkok
Replies: 3
Views: 657

Is the Mahachai 1 hospital a government or private hospital?