Going2Cali
American expat in Thailand
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Registration: 03 November 2018
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Can you please advise where I can buy the permetherin? Which stores have it? Thanks so much. Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Thanks for all the great info and responses everyone. The vaccine sounds unpleasant to go through several rounds of shots for Japanese encephalitis. Sometimes the vaccinations are just as bad as the illness itself. I took my chances in India and ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Okay. Thanks for the advice about not taking essential oils in my tea. I had read it was okay and I guess not. Thanks for letting me know. Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Aw, damn it! A mosquito bit me right through my skirt today! It got me on my thigh. They can bite through the fabric and get you. I shower at the end of the day to wash off the repellent before I go to sleep. I don't want to sleep with it on ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
What the different scents do is change your scent to try and throw off the mosquito. They can smell us through the different scents. Mosquitoes find us due to our breathe. They look for our carbon dioxide. They look for our body heat. Once they ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
If you will formulate your own you may want to bring the essential oils with you. The ones sold here are diluted down and not as strong as what you get in the West. I bought some essential oils here and found them rather weak. iHerb won't ship ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Oh, btw - I applied mosquito repellent and then washed my hands. I washed the repellent off my wrists. The damn mosquitoes went after my wrists! Augh. Wherever you miss a spot they go after it. I couldn't believe they would get me at the wrist ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
I brought to Vietnam a mosquito repellant from Thailand. It is natural. I don't know what is in it because it is written in Thai. There is no DEET in it. The mosquitos in Vietnam went after my feet and ankles. I started wearing socks and my ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
How do you measure it to get the proportions right? I wouldn't even know how to properly dilute the cinnamon oil. I know people who use cinnamon oil inside the home to keep away ants. Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
I use tea tree oil on my bites. It works well. I put it on scrapes, scratches to prevent an infection. People use it on their scalp for all kinds of issues. I don't know if it works to prevent bites. Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
I had heard about the Avon Skin So Soft products, but didn't realize they actually work. I thought it was PR and not true. Once again, thanks for the info. Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
You have been most helpful and a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for your help. If I spray Permethrin on my skirt and shirt will they still bite my legs and arms? I don't know much about Permethrin. I only know it is applied to clothing. I ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Thanks for the helpful tips. Yes, Dengue Fever is on the rise in Thailand. Malaria is present in Thailand near the border areas. Crossing a border by land can result in malaria when in Thailand. I sprayed DEET on my socks. The DEET destroyed the ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
You make a good point. I guess I better go consult with an infectious disease specialist to ask about my immune system issues and risk factors. I will go see one when I get back to Chiang Mai. They are the only ones who understand what I am dealing ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
Thank you very much for the info. It was informative. I used to live in India. I think my risks in India were far greater than what I face in Vietnam. I plan to come back to Danang in Feb and stay for 3 months. Is it really necessary as the CDC ... Read More
Mosquito Questions by Going2Cali
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ...
The mosquitoes that bit me in Chiang Mai must have not received the memo that arms, neck, and face are out of bound. They left bite marks on my forehead, eyelids, cheeks, behind ears, on the underside of upper arms, and forearms. They also bit ... Read More
Mosquito Questions
I am from the US. In the US the mosquitoes bite you from head to toe. You must apply mosquito repellant on any skin showing. I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In Chiang Mai the mosquitoes only bite on the the feet and legs. I don't ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Thailand? Is the public ...
Duties and taxes have been hit or miss for me. I order from iHerb and I don't get any duties or taxes charged. Even though I should be charged...I don't get charged duty or taxes. I find iHerb goes through just fine. It comes to my building. ... Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
What is available from the body building community is a set dosage in one pill. it is not adjustable. It is not nearly enough T3 to work for me. I need a medical dosage and not a weightlifting dosage. The T3 and T4 combined into one pill is not ... Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
Thank you for the suggestion. I hadn't considered South Korea as an option. I can look into that country and see what I find. So far Vietnam hospitals have said, no, we don't have T3. No one carries it. I can't find my antihistamine ... Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
Another of the freedoms we enjoy in SE Asia. Less nanny state, more personal responsibility. They don't have Synthroid / Levothyroxine (T4) thyroid medicine. They don't have Cytomel / Liothyronine Sodium (T3) thyroid medicine.Oh, never ... Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
Another of the freedoms we enjoy in SE Asia. Less nanny state, more personal responsibility. They don't have Synthroid / Levothyroxine (T4) thyroid medicine. They don't have Cytomel / Liothyronine Sodium (T3) thyroid medicine.Oh, never ... Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
Another of the freedoms we enjoy in SE Asia. Less nanny state, more personal responsibility. They don't have Synthroid / Levothyroxine (T4) thyroid medicine. They don't have Cytomel / Liothyronine Sodium (T3) thyroid medicine.Oh, never ... Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
It is looking like my only options are: USA Australia Singapore Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
It probably isn't the right dosage I need or even clean. In Thailand they sell a "vitamin pill" through the anti-aging clinic that has a small amount of T3 and some T4. It is not a high enough dosage. Taking T3 for aging or muscle ... Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
I just received an email reply from the Family Practice Hospital medical coordinator. They checked with the pharmacy. The pharmacy said they do NOT carry T3 or T4. They don't have Synthroid / Levothyroxine (T4) thyroid medicine. They ... Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
What I found on the Family Medical Practice website regarding pharmacies: Many medicines that are restricted in Western countries are available over the counter in Vietnam without prescription. While this can be an advantage if you know exactly ... Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
Thank you for your help. Yes, I am much more concerned with the finding the medication than I am concerned about the price. Thank you for your help. Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC?
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ... Read More