Hi,

Nowadays I easily lost concentration at work. I'm currently working in the IT industry and need to face the laptop for long hours but I easily can't concentrate and lost focus followed by headache (left side of the head) and head become like heavy...maybe this is caused by my stressful work previously...nowadays, i need to frequently take a break from my work like every 1 hour coz if I continue to force myself to focus, I'll become dizzy...

Can anyone here advise what's wrong with me? this prob has been bugging me for 2 years...thx

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Recommend seeing a doctor. There is a also a likelihood of eye involvement, so inform your doctor for a referral to an opthalmologist.
Or you could cut the middleman and go see an optometrist. However, if headaches and dizziness are severe, doctor first.

This post has been edited by trencher10: Oct 17 2011, 12:26 PM

Hi all, i would like to find out the cost for an MRI scan at private hospitals, i read that the cheapest is Tung Shin hospital?
How about government hospitals? My gf needs to get a scan, and her mother is a government servant. Does it help?

I'm worried that the waiting list is too long..

Hello bkfeng89,

Sorry for the late reply,
Cost of MRI scan at private hospitals I believe is around RM800+ but varies with different hospitals and different views of MRI. Government hospitals you'll need to go through the process of seeing the primary discipline for the illness first (like go to Orthopaedics clinic or Surgical Clinic) and get their order to do a MRI. Then, a date for the MRI will be given but you are correct, the waiting list can be very long: Usually months.

If you want a more precise pricing, just let me know where you plan to bring your gf to (private hospital) and I'll call them up to enquire for you... I'll also need the nature of her problem and the site for MRI. Spine, i suppose?

Her mother being a government servant would be helpful. But it's even better if any of your relatives are medical personnel: then maybe can speed up the government hospital way. Govt is free. Hope this helps.

Hi, is anyone know what supplement is good for articular? My mom pain due to lack of collagen at cartilage...is calcium magnesium and omega 3 help?

Hey irene... pain in the which joints? Knee or Elbows, fingers etc? Also, how old is she?

As for the pain due to lack of collagen, how did you and her come to that conclusion?

There are many reasons for joint pains, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis etc...

Supplements can be helpful but do not work for some of these diseases. Can you tell me more about her problem? Maybe a visit to the orthopaedics doctor can be helpful as well

Hi aeternalis, my mom is 56 yrs old, she join pain at knee...I juz find out that I misunderstand on collagen and cartilage...and I heard tht magnesium and omega does help on tht...izit correct?

I think you should find out what's the cause of the knee pain before proceeding with any supplements..

Indeed. It is fundamental to know the underlying cause before discussing its treatment or management.

What did the doctor mentioned on her previous visit to hosp?

Doctor told my mum dun walk too much and is cartilage pain.

Hi there everyone,

I was a biomedical student, now I am a working as underwriter. With more exposures to medical knowledge, I began to suspect myself of hypothyroidism. As I did more research, it only fits my symptoms more and more. Those seemingly minor conditions (cold intolerance, fatigue, constipation, difficulties to lose weight, muscle cramps, thin fingernails & dry skin [which I didn't know was abnormal, I thought it just varies with each individuals], not depressed but I am pessimist, with mood swings; all those symptoms adds up could actually be a diagnosis. Of course, self diagnosing and treating is bad. So, after more research and googling and reading, I finally took the courage to go see doctor in a clinic to know for sure. Had a blood test, last week. Result came back. As I expected, I have slightly elevated TSH but normal T3 and T4. Well, as it was slightly out, doctor just told me "You are normal, don't worry". I just smiled. How can I be normal if I can figure out by myself that I have subclinical hypothyroidism. If I am normal, I wont even suspect myself of having thyroid problem and definitely wont ask specifically for TFT =.= maybe It IS~ borderline high. Not significant enough to alert the doctor but I am definitely NOT perfectly normal.

My questions are simple. Sorry I wrote so long and haven't get to my point yet. My questions are, do I need to get really sick or till it's too late to get a treatment? Will all doctors treat subclinical hypo as normal and just let them go? Should I get second opinion or seek specialist advise? Not that I want to be sick or hoping a doctor will say I am sick (like I am mentally ill, wishing to get sick), but if I am, and treatment can make me feel better (esp fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, hopefully lose weight too), it will definitely make my life better.

Since my day 1 working, everyone was laughing or joking with me, or questioning me why do I wear such thick jacket and even gloves as if it's north pole at my desk whereas the girl sitting beside me even turned on her mini usb fan coz its warm. It was such a contra. Tropical island and north pole 1 meter apart. I usually just laugh it off. Now I can answer them (I think). However, if everyone assures me otherwise; that slightly elevated TSH is normal, coupled with my symptoms, they are still normal. Then, I will give it a rest and stand corrected. Will not keep thinking about it, torturing myself, will not self diagnose myself any further too. Please advise. >.<

Thanks.

You are right on diagnosing your condition. Does look like you have subclinical hypothyroidism. Get second opinion from a endocrinologist and they might try to normalise the TSH and get T4 to high limit of normal or slightly above normal to see if your symptoms improve. They might be also an underlying reason for the depressed thyroid function. Good luck!

Thanks for such the prompt reply.
I would like to know, how much does consultation of a specialist costs? If specialist also thinks I'm fine, I will be paying only consultation fee right?
What if he/she decides I should try treatment? Will I be given prescription immediately? Will I have a bill shock? >.<
The nearest hospital to my house is Sunway. But Prince Court is just around the corner near my office. Which 1 better?

Sorry, cant help you on this question. I don't work in Malaysia but I don't think the medication fee is going to be very expensive.

You can look for a Dr Siti who's an endocrinologist at Sunway. Consultant fee should be less than rm100. You will be given a prescription immediately but you can opt not to take the medications, at your own risk. The clinic won't give you any medications so you'll have to go to the pharmacy counter to get your drugs. You can 'run away' at this point.

And if the doctor tells you that you are nothing wrong, maybe you can just try to live with it? Since now you know what is causing you to feel excessive coldness maybe you can relay it to your colleagues and you can just laugh it off while they joke around. I'm sure the jokes aren't quite hurtful and personal. Your psychological well being is important is well.

Hi,

Can anyone of you guys recommend a good endocrinologist from a private hospital? My aunty had hyperthyroidism and she intend to go for a surgery to settle it once and for all.

She found out this problem when she done a blood test at a government hospital but she doesn't feel comfortable to go for surgery at local hospital due to the feeling that the "care" is not as good compared to the private hospitals. Therefore, she would like to get the surgery done or get another second specialist opinion from a private hospital.

Thanks.

Im guessing eye strain same thing happened to me, after about 1/2 hour looking at laptop screen, i'll feel pain sensation surrounding my left eye & it will spread behind my head, at first i thought my degree increases then i went to change my lenses ended up the same.

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