Question to GP Maarten: Can I take a higher dose of Metroprorolol for my blood pressure?
I am taking Metroprorolol 50mg and Lisinopril 10mg. Because the Metroprorolol here is in 100mg I break this one. Due to the rather large price difference between these two, I would like to know if I can achieve the same effect with 100 mg of Metroprorolol every day and then drop the Lisinopril?
Question to general practitioner Maarten: Medication to reduce prostate?
I take atenolol 50 and enalapril 5 against hypertension. In addition, symvaststin 10. Now I read on the internet that many prostate reducers are also blood pressure lowers. Which prostate reducer can I use next to the current medication?
I am 79 years old. Was a “world cyclist”, multi-week trips, so experienced. I now try to steer the test of time a bit by cycling 2 to 3 times a week. Two hours, 35-40 km, 20 km on average and consumption approx 300 kcal. I also do it to reduce lower back pain. Lately I don't have muscle pain on cycling day, but headache after a few hours. Light at first, then strong. Try to stop that in time with cafergot. Usually works. If not, it may take until the next afternoon.
I would like an explanation about the illness of my Thai girlfriend. I am very worried about the English-language result. Could you explain this for me in plain English?
To prevent blood clots due to rhythm disorders I use wafarin 3 mg. I test the INR myself at home with the strips, that works fine. Now my strips are almost finished and the new ones have been at Sydney airport for 3 months.
I visited a urologist because of frequent urination at night. He examined me very briefly with his finger and said that the prostate is very large. He put me on 4mg for two months. Doxazosin given! It makes me very dizzy and tired day and night!
Dear Maarten, I've had a lot of pain in my buttocks the last few days. I think I have pressure ulcers. But my medical knowledge is from I think 40 years ago, when I worked in direct care for a short time.
Ask general practitioner Maarten: PSA value and prostate
Had my PSA tested again today, that was a while ago. Peeing has actually been going well lately, but my PSA had gone up from 4100 to 5510 anyway.
After a lung examination I received a note from my Thai doctor, see attachment (editor: not shown on Thailand blog). Can you explain to me what it says?
In the exceptional case that I become infected with the corona virus here in Thailand, I would like your opinion on the treatment. After some searching on the internet, it is clear to me which 3 resources I should use, but not for how long, in what quantities, 1 or 2 times a day only with water or also with food?
I am 72 years old and weigh 61 kg, smoke and drink very moderately. I use antihypertensive tablets, allopurenol 100 Mg, and asperin 81. Each time one tablet in the morning after breakfast also one tablet simvastatin 10 Mg. On the advice of my cardiologist, no longer in the evening. Prenolol 100mg for blood pressure.
To Thailand and a non-covid statement
When you travel to Thailand this year, you may be faced with a so-called non-covid statement. Thailand currently requires foreigners (who fall under the exception category) to be able to submit such a statement upon entry.
I am 66 years old and I spend several months a year in the Pak Thong Chai area. Due to the corona crisis, I am obliged to stay here longer and my medication is almost used up.
Question to general practitioner Maarten: Are these medicines and nutritional supplements available here?
Question to general practitioner Maarten: Under what name are these medicines available in Thailand?
Question to GP Maarten: When I eat Thai I have diarrhoea
Question to GP Maarten: Coughing up mucus
I am having trouble coughing up white and yellow greenish mucus. I am 65 years old, 78 kg. Have been a moderate smoker for many years but quit in December 2017. Had bronchitis three times.