Please Help!! Boyfriend very sick

Nick-H · Nov 9th, 2007, 16:18

It's ok to get the right antibiotic from a chemist.

We are not doctors.

He needs a doctor. If he is relying on the prescription of his doctor back home, that is his decision, and he will find that they can be easily purchased, as long as he knows the generic (chemical) name rather than a particular brand which may be available in your country.

gautam · Nov 9th, 2007, 16:22

I agree with Nick,

Most of the medicines are available in india as well. So if he knows the medicines name, he can get it from the local chemist. If he does not has it, he will tell you where to get it from.

gautam · Nov 9th, 2007, 18:51

Hi Suzie, any latest news ??

machadinha · Nov 11th, 2007, 13:28

I was wondering the same, Gautam. btw It struck me only later surely Gangtok will have some decent doctors and probably a hospital?

edwardseco · Nov 11th, 2007, 13:42

Its a pretty rare hotel that won't call in a doctor. Its probably a simple painful infection. But, I wouldn't want to depend on a doctor 10000 miles away for medical advice. I am not sure people can make rational judgements when they are down physically and emotionally..

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 11th, 2007, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

But, I wouldn't want to depend on a doctor 10000 miles away for medical advice. I am not sure people can make rational judgements when they are down physically and emotionally..

Seems to be contradictory to me...

anyways then what will you do, fly back 10,000 miles to get treated. OR is there any reason for you to not trust the doctors here ?

Aishah · Nov 11th, 2007, 15:22

Honestly, a local doctor is going to sort out his problems very fast I should have thought, going by my experience with doctors here - they are very competent. Have been over the years to one in Ooty, one in McLeod Ganj, one in Delhi, one in Jodhpur and one regular GP here (not that I am a great doctor visitor!) They were all excellent with diagnosis and treatment. Anyway, we haven't heard back from OP - I hope her boyfriend is well on the way to recovery by now.

Nick-H · Nov 11th, 2007, 16:47

Why on earth should anyone have issues with Indian doctors? They are most likely used to them in their home country!

Chinadolly · Nov 11th, 2007, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Why on earth should anyone have issues with Indian doctors? They are most likely used to them in their home country!

Agree, both my Doctor and Dentist are both India and i'm more than happy with them

Mickey S · Nov 11th, 2007, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Why on earth should anyone have issues with Indian doctors? They are most likely used to them in their home country!

I think we've all misunderstood edwardseco's post. After several re-reads, I think his comment about not trusting a doctor 10,000 miles away is actually a comment on the sick boyfriend's apparent desire to speak to his own doctor back home rather than a local doctor in Sikkim.

Quote:

He told me that he doesnt want to see any doctor..He have spoke to his doctor back home, and he told him to take antibiotics.

machadinha · Nov 11th, 2007, 17:35

Yes, that was my interpretation.

Anyway I have the feeling OP isn't reading this anymore. But, and has been stated plentifully on this thread: Just speak to a local medic. They'll be far better equipped than us.

fsg · Nov 11th, 2007, 21:34

The silence from Suzie OP is deafining.

Journey from Gantok to Pelling is not smooth , up down and round , and then the same again and in the back of a share jeep , which in MHO where foreigners seem to get placed. If he got there with extreme pain, then it must not be as bad as reported.

Lets hope all is fine , as N said IM are not doctors or able to help in such situtions

Please OP ...........contact with the outcome Well I hope

Nick-H · Nov 11th, 2007, 22:10

She was last here yesterday afternoon; not that long ago...

bijapuri · Nov 12th, 2007, 01:18

It never ceases to amaze me when expert medical opinions are solicited from complete strangers sittingin front of their puters clad only in their chonies . . . .

Mickey S · Nov 12th, 2007, 01:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by bijapuri

It never ceases to amaze me when expert medical opinions are solicited from complete strangers sittingin front of their puters clad only in their chonies . . . .

It makes a change from "Yay, I'm going to India, what should I see and how should I get there?"

Nov 9th, 2007, 16:18	#16
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,219	It's ok to get the right antibiotic from a chemist. We are not doctors. He needs a doctor. If he is relying on the prescription of his doctor back home, that is his decision, and he will find that they can be easily purchased, as long as he knows the generic (chemical) name rather than a particular brand which may be available in your country. __________________ . IndiaMike Mod Team (The Grumpy One)

Nov 9th, 2007, 16:22	#17
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 709	I agree with Nick, Most of the medicines are available in india as well. So if he knows the medicines name, he can get it from the local chemist. If he does not has it, he will tell you where to get it from. __________________ "Your thoughts could be your prison" My pics on flickr Kerela backwaters - by beach Last edited by gautam : Nov 9th, 2007 at 16:23. Reason: Just read Nick-h post

Nov 11th, 2007, 13:28	#19
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,132	I was wondering the same, Gautam. btw It struck me only later surely Gangtok will have some decent doctors and probably a hospital? __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Nov 11th, 2007, 15:22	#22
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,652	Honestly, a local doctor is going to sort out his problems very fast I should have thought, going by my experience with doctors here - they are very competent. Have been over the years to one in Ooty, one in McLeod Ganj, one in Delhi, one in Jodhpur and one regular GP here (not that I am a great doctor visitor!) They were all excellent with diagnosis and treatment. Anyway, we haven't heard back from OP - I hope her boyfriend is well on the way to recovery by now. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Nov 12th, 2007, 01:18	#29
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,601	It never ceases to amaze me when expert medical opinions are solicited from complete strangers sittingin front of their puters clad only in their chonies . . . . __________________ Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

Nov 9th, 2007, 18:51	#18
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 709	Hi Suzie, any latest news ??

Nov 11th, 2007, 13:42	#20
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,410	Its a pretty rare hotel that won't call in a doctor. Its probably a simple painful infection. But, I wouldn't want to depend on a doctor 10000 miles away for medical advice. I am not sure people can make rational judgements when they are down physically and emotionally..

Nov 11th, 2007, 16:47	#23
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,219	Why on earth should anyone have issues with Indian doctors? They are most likely used to them in their home country!

Nov 11th, 2007, 17:35	#26
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,132	Yes, that was my interpretation. Anyway I have the feeling OP isn't reading this anymore. But, and has been stated plentifully on this thread: Just speak to a local medic. They'll be far better equipped than us.

Nov 11th, 2007, 21:34	#27
fsg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 208	The silence from Suzie OP is deafining. Journey from Gantok to Pelling is not smooth , up down and round , and then the same again and in the back of a share jeep , which in MHO where foreigners seem to get placed. If he got there with extreme pain, then it must not be as bad as reported. Lets hope all is fine , as N said IM are not doctors or able to help in such situtions Please OP ...........contact with the outcome Well I hope

Nov 11th, 2007, 22:10	#28
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,219	She was last here yesterday afternoon; not that long ago...

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