September 28, 2024
a day ago
Not visa advice but medical. My Thai g/f has bad arthritis in her knees, has anyone on here had a similar issue in thailand ? She’s 59 and has been countless times to various Thai hospitals for treatment and it’s always the same. take blood, X-rays, injections etc, I said she needs a knee replacement but she and the doctors are against it, she’s in constant pain from it and has tried most of the alternative fixes, creams,patches,injections,massage,etc non working, just had 6 visits to a clinic in Bkk for treatment and things are still the same,. I’m reluctant to pay thousands of baht for a private knee opp in a Bkk hospital when she as a Thai citizen can get it for free or little cost at a public Thai hospital,and before you start calling me a cheap Charlie I’ve thrown thousands of baht at this problem for years to no avail, fed up of going around in circles and need it sorting once and for all, any advice on costs of doing it private/public and the outcome at the end Tia,.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice for their Thai girlfriend, who suffers from severe knee arthritis. They note that she has undergone numerous treatments at various hospitals with limited success and are considering the benefits of knee replacement surgery, despite her and the doctors' reluctance. Community members provide various suggestions, including seeking professional orthopedic consultations, exploring public healthcare options, considering private medical treatments, and alternative therapies like diet changes and alternative medicine.