G'day everyone,
mid last year I was diagnosed with having MS and the specialist questioned whether I am still moving to the Philippines?
Short answer - yes. Now having said that, I have searched this forum (and various others) but have been able to 'glean' little information as to what support (if any) I could get in the Philippines.
At this stage only support I would need are monthly blood tests as I am on 'new' medication (only been available for last 18 months), however I will need those blood tests for the next 5 years..... long term medication but it can take that long for side effects to show up and test results get sms'd to specialist and myself (and any GP I include), so don't have to wait weeks for results.
So, therefore I am looking at worst case scenario where I need to be hospitalised (will settle down in Northern Luzon away from city - 2 hours drive) and need 'specialist' care. Is/could there be such support available.
Even my local MS Society is unable to answer my questions "As it's overseas and we have no idea"..... I keep forgetting that MS doesn't cross international boundaries so there's no need to keep up with info from OS..../facepalm (approx only 3 mil sufferers in the world - registered).
Therefore any info would be greatly appreciated, oh, and this WILL NOT put me off from moving regardless of level of support.
Cheers
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) support
Hi ,
I have had mixed reports about the standard of medical care in the Philippines. I have used St Luke's Hospital in Manila for Medicals, which has all the latest technology, very high standard , but of course you have to pay for it.I get the impression that most Doctors here in the Philippines tend to treat the ailment, wilh pills rather than look what the cause is and recommend diet and lifestyle changes. I think its an individual thing. You need to come to the Philippines, meet , talk to MS sufferers living here, to obtain a fair overall opinion. Most state hospitals are short on equipment and medicines. The private hospitals you have to visit and judge for yourself. Some are very good and some bad.
Sorry I cant be more helpful.
Dinky
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