My blood test result are not good, I need medical attention, I don't want to go home to the UK
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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The lifestyle in Pattaya can be absolutely madness. I been on holidays for the last 2 weeks out there and I think is not easy whatsoever to manage a healthy lifestyle. All the drinking! The women and the lack of sleep..! Actually I’m looking forward to coming back home. Watch Netflix and drink a cup of tea. I hope everything goes well Webby.
You could just do the right thing …. It’s obvious to me but hey I’ve lived here 10 plus years …. I stopped caring years ago 99 percent are self inflicted in Pattaya
Drinking might not be the direct cause but it will be affecting your health indirectly through poor lifestyle choices due to the drinking. Poor diet and sleep etc. Wishing you a speedy recovery
My blood is to thick drink thins the blood nothing what so ever to do with drink, thanks for the comment
@@welshboywebbyalcohol raises your blood pressure which obviously increases risk of stroke
@@welshboywebbyha ha ha drinking good for you
Hi mate, you are 100% correct, I've been on warfarin since 2005 so I know. Alcohol thins your blood, vitamin k has the opposite effect. If you want any advice on how to control your INR, feel free to contact me. Cheers
@@welshboywebbyWebby a glass of red or equivalent DOES actually help thin the blood that's true, but heavy drinking definitely doesn't its actually much more likely you'll have a stroke if you're drinking heavily.
You're just completely wrong about this sorry.
From BMJ -
Research suggests that in low to moderate amounts, alcohol may have blood-thinning effects due to it reducing platelet function. However, higher amounts of alcohol consumption may have the opposite effect and increase the risk of blood clotting.
INR is international normalised ratio. Its actually the PT or prothrombin time that is measured. Different labs have different normal ranges so its converted to INR so it is comparable between all labs. It should be 1.0 normally. PT around 11 to 13 secs. If you have a clotting tendency then you can reduce the risk of a clot by extending the PT. The target value or range will depend on the underlying condition. The dose needed to maintain your chosen target range will differ from person to person and needs to be established by trial and error. Too much and the danger becomes a bleed instead of a clot. If on warfarin then alcohol may increase the PT making a bleed more likely rather than a clot. Go on something like apixaban instead as it wont be affected so much by alcohol. Hope this helps and dont worry. This is all very basic stuff anywhere in the world.
My mother was on the old rat poison. One thing I did notice was that changes to other drug doses had a major impact on clotting times.
Whenever any other drug was changed, it was important to get clotting times retested.
My current understanding is that they don't really use warfarin, particularly for new patients. It's other drugs first to see how they work.
@adenwellsmith6908 you are a bit behind the loop. He is on rivaroxaban not warfarin. Apparently they think it's not working as his INR is 0.9. This clearly shows that they do not know how this drug works as INR is completely irrelevant. Apparently their aim is to increase his INR while on this antiFXa medication. This is completely crazy not to mention dangerous. He doesn't want to hear this or other wannabe doctor comments. Wishing you well Webby.
The INR blood test is for Warfarin. The test shows 0.9. So, your dose needs to go higher over a number of days to get your INR back to between 2 and 3. You dont have a clot but your at higher risk of developing one if you ignore. Unchecked, your more at risk of other things like bleeding to death if your not stable and you dont get your bloods checked regularly. Most of the blood clinics/labs in Pattaya should be able to test your INR for a few hundred bart and guide you on the correct dose. Alcohol does have effects on INR bloods. So, does some foods and things like Antibiotics. I,ve been taking Warfarin for 22 years after having a heart attack at 37. Soon to have a pacemaker fitted. Then, hoping to be in Pattaya.
Also be aware that if the INR is less than 1.0 this may indicate a poorly taken sample. If the blood is not mixed with the anticoagulant in the bottle properly it will start to clot in the bottle consuming the clotting factors you are trying to measure . I would generally ask for a repeat sample on an INR of 0.9 from a patient on anticoagulants as it is does not make sense.
Spot on
Alcohol is actually a weak blood thinner, but not wise to be used as one because of the other potential issues.
Alcohol raises your blood pressure
@@ubiquitousdiabolus yes it does (which is why it's not good) but it also thins the blood.
Sorry mate; Excessive drinking DOES increase the risk of blood clots.
What a load of nonsense show me where it says that, the consultant in the UK and the one in thailand said its nothing at all to do with drinking
It causes high blood pressure.Ive been on BP tablets for the last 30 odd years or so and has enabled me to carry on drinking beer.
I'm 70 now.
@@welshboywebby . Sorry . This is what alcoholics say
Whether it's food, drink, or smoke we all have to walk that line between having a good time and taking care of our health. Especially once you get into your 50s. Wishing you the best brother
Thank you mate
The new DOAC (direct oral anti coagulant) medication is brilliant. It has virtually replaced warfarin. You only need your blood checking twice a year. They are very expensive though. Apixaban cost roughly 4000B a month from a pharmacy - more from a hospital. Not great with large amounts of alcohol but fine with moderate drinking. But if a risk of bleeds though so not all plane sailing. Anyway best of luck.
Webby's "light" drinking is at the same level as Jack Grealish's trebble-bender.
Hey webby , nurse from Sydney here. Are you on warfarin ? If you are you need regular bloods for INR and the doctors adjust the dose according to blood results, which is easily treated in Thailand. Here in Australia we don’t do warfarin too much anymore as that medication requires regular bloods and dose changes, most people recovering from clots are given Apixaben as it does not require constant blood tests and dose changes. While each case is different and following your doctors advice is important just be aware if your on warfarin you need constant bloods to be able to adjust your dose according to INR results , good luck buddy.
He's not on warfarin. The problem is his medics are telling him to use the INR to monitor his rivaroxaban which is an antiXa inhibitor. Scary.
I'm on blood thinners. Don't worry. it's getting sorted
Finally someone with some sense.
You are correct. INR is irrelevant for rivaroxaban yet 0.9 result has made him panic. It means nothing in this context.
I’ve been on warfarin for since I had my heart valve replaced when I was just 34,I ’m 47 now. You if your blood is too thick, you’ll have to stay away from food that are high in vitamin K. Vitamin K is a naturally thickens the blood. As soon as you get your INR to balance out, you will have to stick to a diet and exercise. That is pretty much the same day today. The doctors will adjust your warfarin intake based off of your diet in the amount of vitamin K you consume. This does not mean you have to stop eating foods that are high in vitamin K, for example, leafy greens are high in vitamin K. You will just have to consume the same amount of vitamin K on a weekly basis and that will help the warfarin balance out your INR.
He is not on warfarin
@@user-dk5si8mb9v not yet
Watch what he said about warfarin on his livestream.
Wow, someone listens cheers
I said loads of times I'm not on warfarin
The best thing you could do webby is start introducing fasting into your lifestyle.
Try and do water and OMAD fast with nutrient supplements. It will lower your cholesterol and give your body a well needed rest.
1 week every month and you will see and feel the benefits. You’ll save a fortune too.
Cheers
Lived in Asia for 20 years and now in the Gulf for the last 10! All the I will never do back to the UK brigade end up in problems. Please mate, go back, get sorted and then go forward with whatever you want to do. Anyway, God bless
Cheers
So it's got nothing to do with the drinking right? But the specialist doctors in UK told you what? To stop drinking and to take medication for life. You deny all this - why?
Added to this you decided not to get medical insurance as the price was too high.
I honestly love up explaining myself. Yes, the doctor said I drink way too much and cut it right down 100%. My blood is too thick nothing to do with beer
No point getting insurance if they refuse to give you the cover you need
@welshboywebby you need to be eating a load of garlic in all your meals it's a natural blood thinner
@@welshboywebby I used to be on trt. Side effect is thick blood. Dr wrote me a prescription to donate blood on a regular basis. Wonder if it would help?
Stop drinking.Eat veggies and fruits.Spices like saffron pepper fenugreek garlic ginger clove fennel taken over a long period will help you to recover fully.
You need to stop going behind them curtains. Not good for your blood pressure lol
My blood pressure is,perfect lol
All the best with your tests results mate🤞🤞 I remember watching you last year after your first health scare 🤞🤞 so hopefully it is a case of forearmed is forewarned and things can be resolved there 🤞🤞
You and me both mate, I'll defo get this sorted this time over here
Good luck mate, hope all goes well…take care of yourself..
Hope everything works out OK. We need you fit and we'll.
I need me fit and well
All the best Webby. Im sure you will grt this sorted and be making videos for years to come in Pattaya. Not sure why you are getting the hate but ill always give support instead of trolling 👍
Cheers
For normal patients not on anticoagulants the normal INR is usually 1.0
For patients on anticoagulants the INR ranges between 2.0 - 3.0.
Have a look online , at recommended foods .
Changing your diet can bring yout INR up .
Can you consume alcohol while on anticoagulants, yes and no . Depends on the brand on medication
I know the levels I said it a few times on my videos
The drug he's on works in a completely different way to warfarin therefore INR range is completely irrelevant. I'm sure his doctors know this.
Go to Bumrungrad in Bangkok. One of the reasons I'm considering retiring to Thailand is what I've heard about that hospital. I use one of the best hospitals in NYC, and Bumrungrad is the only hospital in Thailand I would consider coming anywhere close to that.
The hospital I went to is,really good
@@welshboywebby If they figure i out an get your numbers back in range, that's fine. If you need to step it up, go to Bangkok
Many , many good hospitals in Thailand , the one you mention yes is of course, very good but very pricey compared to a lot of other great hospitals 🏥 🙏
My bill total for the few days I went was 1300
@@welshboywebby exactly. Bumrungrad would’ve been more like 10,000b
Good luck mate. Medication should do the trick. I know it's not connected to the drinking but a healthier lifestyle and diet will definately help.
I'm sure it will be OK
You need to have your INR checked very regular, on Warfarin it starts weekly then fortnightly anf if you INR is stable between 2 and 3 then you will still need monthly INR checks
I was on warfarin but now take riverroxaban you only need your blood checked once a year and you are on same dose all the while no different gram tablets.
What level was you at last year Taffy? Your health is the most important thing.
God knows mate
@welshboywebby at least you are getting it sorted mate. That's the main thing
Hey Webby. Well done for sharing your medical journey. I’m sure many men will find the knowledge your sharing invaluable. It’s refreshing when UA-camrs tell it how it is. And not a paint a picture of all rainbow 🌈 and lollipops 🍭 all the time. Good luck with your next round of blood tests. Bless
Cheers mate
If I was in your position I would have gone straight to Bangkok Hospital and seen a specialist. I would not frustrate myself by going to a government hospital.
The hospital is,ok, it's not a problem
Thank you for this information video , living in the UK it's interesting seeing how private healthcare works in Thailand.Hope you feel better soon mate.
Thank you, this is not private. it's a government hospital, mate
Improve your general lifestyle and diet.
Garlic and chilli are natural blood thinners...they may help
Cheers but I'm on blood thinners
Got NOTHING with drinking and "EVERYTHING" with the "JABS" you took
You've completely nailed that. They don't call them "clot shots" for nothing.
How's mums basement
@asianight9188 your obviously living in it if your not awake to the convid crisis developing with healthy people falling over and not getting back up
You guys need help
@@youngandfree93 most people need to wake up, the world is not what you think it is
Unlike poor Steady Eddie, you can fix this, but you need to improve your lifestyle. Less alcohol and fatty food, and get on the treadmill while you watch sports. Quit making b.s. excuses and do it or next year, your Pattaya days may be over.
Thanks but treadmill is boring I may start running around jomtien
Met Eddie once, loud mouth Scouser, not a nice guy at all,
Eddy was given 12 to 18 months that’s if he’s lucky
Mate it’s ok to go back to the uk the hospital r shit out there ‘ iv been going to pattaya for 25 years
I'm OK ill stay here and get sorted thanks anyway
Foreigners people are dying and getting sick in Thailand,,, whats going on?
The elephant 🐘 in the room,,,,,, silence
Well they ain't are they there are thousands of us out here
the 2020 thing
Maybe the locals have had enough of them
How can I increase my INR naturally?
Those which increase INR values:
Boldo and fenugreek.
Cranberry juice (in large quantities)
Danshen.
Devil's Claw.
Dong Quai.
Garlic capsules.
Ginger.
Ginko biloba.
Cranberry juice to be completely avoided if taking Warfarin. You dont need much to mess with INR and the ability to clot
INR is a derived ratio used exclusively to monitor and dose warfarin levels. Diet can interfere with long term anticoagulants but to say you can increase it naturally is misleading as warfarin is rat poisin . Nothing natural about it.
Some foods can have a natural anticoagulant effect, but the point is to maintain a stable target prothrombin time. Not possible with diet.
To much kamagra jellys blood flowing to your tadger
Red ants are better
actually i have googled inr...normal INR range....0.8 to 1.1 ..if your not taking anticogulant meds.....
I am taking them I say all the time in my videos
Warfarin is reversible on an uncontrolled bleed. Others are not....
Just remember, if you come back to the UK it's now compulsory to wear a burka at all times when in public.
Haahah
It's not funny anymore is it?
I hope you can get your bloods sorted Webby, good luck🤞
Cheers
Take care of yourself bruv, hope too see your videos for years to come!
Thanks, will do!
I had my aortic valve replaced and put on warfarin for several months, I had to get blood levels checked every week. I hated that drug, everything you eat and drink can affect the inr levels. Currently on plavic due to a stroke from the operation. They have home monitors to check inr levels
Thanks for sharing
Good luck mate, hope you find a cure
Cheers
Inr is regulated by taking warfarin,I go have a blood test and self medicate also have 1 tiny aspirin a day.ive done this for years and learned how to do by my doctor in the Uk.i have 3 stents and a pacemaker and feel 100% with the use of blood pressure medication.
I'm not on wafarin I said this,so many times
Blimey steve that's a shocker. I hope things work out well for you . All the best mate
I hope so too
There’s a great enormous Nakluea fish market, about another 10 minutes walk to where you were! Loads of fish and atmosphere 😊
Yes been there mate
Sod the fact it's a building site. They can't read the product information sheet of the drug he is on that says INR can not be used to monitor it.(page 33 webby).
What
@welshboywebby all medicines have a detailed product information sheet. The rivaroxaban one says it can't be monitored using the INR. Why are they testing your INR if your not on Warfarin? I would be happy to have an informal chat over a coffee if you think it would be useful. I'm an ex biomedical scientist who has worked in specialist coagulation labs in the UK.
INR is only used to adjust warfarin levels, its not a serious thing people on thinners need to adjust often. It can change due to small diet/lifestyle changes
My levels are really low. I'm at high risk of blood clots
@@welshboywebbyyes it increases your chances which is why you adjust it. Its not like u will clot today
Plus if u can change to apixaban or xarelto you never need to worry about this and it doesnt interact with foods
Hi mate. I've just been to Pattaya hospital on soi Buakhao and had my first INR test in Thailand. Paid 700 B .
Good bad price?any advice would be greatly appreciated 👍
Anyone on blood thinners would be told that drinking will kill the effects of the medication. Blood thinners and alcohol don't mix It's a fact. Keep drinking and your clots coming back simple.
Thank you. Can I book an appointment to see you? I'll cancel my hospital appointment with the specialist hahaah
Hope you get yourself sorted mate, feel your pain pal.
Still sorting it
Anti HIV?! May it not be so... that last 30 seconds or so was pretty dramatic.... I hope you find your answers and a way forward. Good luck.
Your my mate i wish you the best
Ive found a health insurance for a grand 100 baht and includes accident im 58 no health issues its a no brainer
Cheers
Good luck mate hope it all works out..
I hope so too
Hate to hear that, good luck to you and hopefully all goes well!!
Cheers
Smart to get right after it until the numbers are where they're supposed to be. It's the people who don't know about their medical issues who have a bad ending. Courage!
Thank you
had a mate die 2 weeks ago from blood clots in his lungs , don't leave it to long
Im having same problem as you in the UK been going on for 8 months now and I haven't had adrink in 7 years
Thanks for sharing
Hi mate. Just had my first INR test done in pattaya hospital soi baukhao.
700B is cost.
Good bad price?
Any advice would be muchly appreciated 👍
That's about right mate
@welshboywebby cheers my man 👍
Much appreciated.
Your doing Wales proud over here, best of luck to ya
@DavidHayde cheers mate
I’ve had about 6 clots now, in my leg and lung, it’s very scary , but I’ve never had one in thailand lucky, even after doing the long haul flight about 50 times, but Thailand does have some amazing hospitals , should be able to sort you out no problem, good luck
Thanks mate
Im on blood thinners since 3 years, and after silent heart attack. Ive heard there are holistic options out there..... I was told this in Phuket of all places 😅.
Must be true then lol
Take of yourself mate, a world without you is a darker world. 😊👍🏼
Thank you
I have been in Pattaya on many occasions for longish stays as it is hot I eat many salads and raw veg. I avoid cooking as I do enough of that at home. My health if anything improves well my cholesterol does. But then I am a teetotaller always have been always will be and have never smoked or done any type of mind altering substances.
You must be the only one
Must be. The only reason I come to Thailand is to thaw out from the Aussie winter.
Titchfilly. Sorry but ya sound like a Boring individual but Healthy one. Bet you've loads of money under ya mattress also. Tighter than camels arse in a sandstorm Boyo ⛈️🐪🤑
@@DavidClarke-xf1rd I have indeed just don’t see the point in booze and drugs don’t get that now days idiots still smoke. What is that all about.
@@titchlilly1294 i was only pulling your Leg pal and you will be healthiest Bloke in Graveyard but some Folk's seem to let go as they age and also partake in alcohol and smoking legal and illegal substances, well legal here at minute. I don't smoke but used to many years ago both back in Ireland 🇮🇪. See many Bloke's in the 3 month's ive visited Thailand every year who've been fit and Healthy chaps den cum back and seen dem sick or no longer due to doing tings dat yu don't. We live once may da Good Lord look after us all. Good day to yu sir. Top of da morning 🙏🏼👍🏻🔝💐
All the good foods in pattaya i put on 5kg in 3 weeks if i lived there i would be lucky 🍀 to last 6 months then I would be meeting my maker 😮
I'm the same weight as the day I came here mental in it
You are going to end up in one of those...we all are, lol. Hopefully not any time soon though.That's why you're doing the right thing staying there and getting it sorted. Bugger going back to the UK. I'm in Aus and hoping to end up living the dream over there too.
Best wishes mate🤞
Good luck mate, tackle this issue head on
That's the plan!
Hope you get it sorted soon mate take it easy
I will
the only thing i can think of by what you say is,you should be on Warfarin,if you are,it needs to be increased,but in the meantime,maybe you should be in hospital now getting the Warfarin by infusion,all the very best mate
They stopped given that out now mate
I barely know Webby, but I watch him almost every day and hope we meet for a BEER next time I’m in town.
But why do you all think it ‘helps’ or is ‘useful’ to even make comments about drinking or anything else.
Watch, enjoy, wish a guy well who is checking on his health and generally get over yourselves.
Peace and love
Well said my friend, I think most are just bonkers
Thanks for the info on your experiences with hospital visits especially costs. Have you had quotes for health insurance in the past? Was it too expensive with pre existing conditions? I’m wondering if it’s worth paying up front for insurance or pay as you go but I would want to go private. My fella and I are emigrating to Thailand next year. He’s had his wild times in Thailand when he was younger so now it’s my turn 🤣 only joking! We have a great life together but don’t want to waste the winters hibernating in the UK. We are checking out Koh Samui on our next trip. Sounds like the hospitals are good there too. Prevention is definitely better than cure everything in moderation so they say. Hope you get sorted soon.
Enjoy your wild times in Thailand
You need to go on blood thinners something like warfarin
Mate I've said a million times I'm on blood thinners
Anyone that took the poisin jibby jabby needs to get checked for blood cloths
Also, that's why the doctors want HIV test, another side effect from the j@b, auto immune disease
Wish I didn't have them now
I hope it all works out well for you mate.
Cheers
Best of luck mate, don’t blame ya not wanting to come back here
I ain't
Hope youre ok man. Dont sweat it. No point worrying. Put it this way, if you're given 5 years to live, you wouldnt wanna be anywhere else to peg out 😂
True
my daughter was born in that hospital the treatment was as good as any private hospital
It really is
I seen you in 3 ways yesterday,you looked ok to me mate.
I'm not ill, my bloods are not right, I was drinking water all day
Hope it all gets sorted mate.
Cheers
Join me for part two to see if I have HIV😂😂
Hahaha
It’s been 7 days what happened to part 2 , all I find is video partying all week
I know great in it, I will do it
Are you vaxxed. ..huge issues with clotting.
Glad you mentioned the obvious .Nobody else has up to now .A lot of them are in denial .
I'm starting to think that
The elephant in the rom 💉
Tell me about it
if your on warfrin i use to have a blood test every 2 weeks
Mate sending you best wishes, I’ll be back in Jomtien in 2 weeks. Iets meet up for a drink and catch up 👍🙏🏼
100%
Webby I admire your faith in consultants but on many occasions a medic has requested I perform an INR. Good lab practice is if they have not indicated the patient is on warfarin we phone and ask. If not on warfarin the lab should refuse to report the INR as it is not relevant. They don't know everything and very often don't know the mode of action of modern anticoagulants. It's very frustrating for the coagulation biomedical scientist who has to argue with them. Keep well mate.
Cheers
Monitoring is by antiXa activity in test plasma compered to a rivaroxaban standard. Not a routine test and very few people trained to do it. (from someone who has done it. Doctors would not have a clue how to do this test).INR is inconclusive because it is completely irrelevant. That lovely doctor is a concern.
Stay Strong 💪🏼 Webby. You got this 👍🏼😉
Cheers,Dave
Lot's of clots since they rolled the jabs out!
Agree
Them repeatedly asking you about HIV tests make me think HIV is common in Pattaya and they think you may have it. Fingers crossed for the tests to be cleared and some changes to your prescription will do the trick.
Anyone with blood clots will have the hiv test I had it in the UK
I have to say that your a fool to travel to Thailand without Travel insurance , I will reference Kev in Thailand, I don't care how much travel insurance is , I will make sure that i pay for it and to declare all conditions , Stroke , Blood pressure and other things . It doesn't matter how much money you put to one side, It may not be enough But Good luck
You clearly haven't been following my channel
Well done Webster keep up the good work
Cheers Mark
Id be going to Bangkok to.see a specialist it worth the money 💰 plus, id tidy your diet up the drinking i don't think is a massive issue. Al the best 👌
Why I'm seeing a doctor
It'll be all good. Just take care of it.
Cheers
Only Webby can go to a hospital where half of it is a building site !
Haah
So many people are getting sick there . Look at Pjoe . Look at steddy eddy. You do not look well at all . Bad lifestyle. Cut out the drinking mate . Cut back on eatting .
So that's 2 not really so many when there are thousands living here
Why do you bother with shite ? I’ve lived in Koh Samui for 10 years, have a beautiful girlfriend , and generally, mind my own business 👍👍👍 Did no one like you, where you came from ???
If you don't like it , why watch it , Sit with your beautiful girlfriend enjoy Koh Samui
@@paultaylor2611 I hate Koh Samui , it’s filled with nits
You sound a real prick.
@@paultaylor2611 I think you have to watch it, before you can comment, does that make sense too you ??
@@gogskilpatrick I did watch it , it’s your comment that’s what I’m referencing too.
The very best of luck friend.
Thank you
Great informal video Webby 👍
Thanks 👍
Famous Last words of an alcoholic: "I swear it had nothing to do with my excessive drinking"! 🤣
Haha, sorry to hear you have a drink problem
@@welshboywebby Haven't had a drink in 2,606 days as of today 29/07/24 - Problem gone!
All these "Doctors" comments 😂 it's Web's life and his life only. Let the man live the way he wants and simply wish him well. Worry more about your health
I'm thinking the same. Thank you so much
Apologies. Comments were meant to reassure not worry. Hope you sort out the best anticoag regime that best suits you. I'm sure you will. Wishing you well.😊
@@user-dk5si8mb9v no worries mate, I know it comes mostly with good intentions. We all want to see him on the mend👍
Webby it wasn't clear you were on rivaroxaban. INR is only for warfarin hence natural to assume you were on that. Strange they think INR is relevant to an antiXa inhibitor.
@@welshboywebbywell why post your crying on here then
What part of Wales are you from, I think within 8 miles of port Talbot 😊
Maesteg
Good call on not going back to UK. I wish Eddie hadn't gone back. Thailand has amazing medical care... if you have insurance to pay and / or you can pay for it.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
I'm defo going to get it sorted here
Webby - hurry up and get better ffs. I’m drinking strong Leo (red cans) for me & you. BTW - you are enjoying them sitting on the patio in NE Isaan
I'm trying lol
ed sweeney not good in uk.
did you take that 2020 thing?
Yes