Cyprus-Forum.com

[Pyrpolizer]

Btw if your problem is dermatological try all the creams available in pharmacies, one of the will do the job. If it's something internal I will be surprised if a biopsy in combination with MRI won't tell what it is.

It’s an immunodeficiency that manifests itself dermatologically, but if left untreated for too long I fear that at some stage it may start attacking internal organs too.

I had four biopsies done in the past with that punch-hole thingie… lots of pain for nothing as I never got any answers.

One guy got so desperate he tossed a big white box at me and goes...

“This is the most powerful immunosuppressant on the market… within 2-3 days it’ll knock your system out completely and stop the problem!”

So I tossed the box back on his desk said... “I guess we’re at your wit’s end, have a good day!” …and I got up and left.

Oh boy, very sorry to hear that.
Is this an unknown type of immunodeficiency? Or is it one of the known mild hemoglobin types? (αιμοσφαιρινοπαθειες).
If it's the former then you better check the possibility of not really been an immunodeficiency.
Who diagnosed the cause as immunodeficiency? Some Dermatologist?

Dermatologists are the garbage of all doctors, ask any doctor you like, they even call them derogatory names at Med school. 99.9% of them are just snobbish boys who just want to become doctors, without having the brains needed. So they follow easy dermatology, for prescribing creams LOL. The only worthy in Nicosia is Demetriou...

If it is the latter then Ι doubt there's anything you can do about it. You are just treating the symptoms on the skin, but the underlying disease is still there. I know a couple of people having such mild hemoglobin, they are a bit pale, but generally they live a healthy life, have healthy kids etc. Once in a while they may grow some huge pimples, but that's all, they go away after a few days.

Btw if you really suffer from some immunodeficiency, then you are in the high risk group from Covid. Yet from what you say you are not vaccinated. How can you do this to yourself, your family and your friends like DT?? I know you like playing games with us in the forum, but if you are really unvaccinated, hurry up man, what else can I say.

[Pyrpolizer]

Doctors everywhere are in the same predicement. Sometime they just do not know. Back in 2015 I had a [rpblem with my heart, it was running at 180 at times while I was sitting down. The issuewe was it was not all the time. So one day I was at my GP and it happened there an then, so he told me he is putting me in a tax to the hospital. They took blood twice a dayAnd gave me medication to no avail. My hearth got stuck on about 180 and would repsond to any medication I was given.

After beeing there 5 nights with countless Doctors seeing me still no change. Till the 6th day, this Doctor poked his head around and asked me if I was the fellow with the heart problem. He took one look at me, Asked me if they were taking blood for testing and had a look at the test results, and he did not need to do anything else and he diagnosed me. Then he explained to me the symptoms which were obvious to him and it was missed by all the doctors. He took charge and changed my medication which sorted me out in 24 hours.

I then was seen by him regularly and he worked out a plan to sort it once and for all and he did.

So medicene is so specialist now that unless the correct specialists sees you, most doctors would not even have a clue what they are looking at.

Do not blame the Doctors, they can only do so much.

True they are not gods, unless they saw something before, how would they know.
I mean they all know 180 heart beats are normal for a baby, but can't be normal for Lordo unless he has a baby at her mid 20s on his knees

[Lordo]

Doctors everywhere are in the same predicement. Sometime they just do not know. Back in 2015 I had a [rpblem with my heart, it was running at 180 at times while I was sitting down. The issuewe was it was not all the time. So one day I was at my GP and it happened there an then, so he told me he is putting me in a tax to the hospital. They took blood twice a dayAnd gave me medication to no avail. My hearth got stuck on about 180 and would repsond to any medication I was given.

After beeing there 5 nights with countless Doctors seeing me still no change. Till the 6th day, this Doctor poked his head around and asked me if I was the fellow with the heart problem. He took one look at me, Asked me if they were taking blood for testing and had a look at the test results, and he did not need to do anything else and he diagnosed me. Then he explained to me the symptoms which were obvious to him and it was missed by all the doctors. He took charge and changed my medication which sorted me out in 24 hours.

I then was seen by him regularly and he worked out a plan to sort it once and for all and he did.

So medicene is so specialist now that unless the correct specialists sees you, most doctors would not even have a clue what they are looking at.

Do not blame the Doctors, they can only do so much.

True they are not gods, unless they saw something before, how would they know.
I mean they all know 180 heart beats are normal for a baby, but can't be normal for Lordo unless he has a baby at her mid 20s on his knees

Chance is a fine thing.

I feel like a 20 year old but I can't have one.

[Paphitis]

NB: My non-Covid gripe:

For me it's yet another doctor (7th or 8th ??), another misdiagnosis, and another failed treatment that I’ve just endured… it’s what I’ve been saying… there are 20-30 common problems that all doctors worldwide can easily diagnose and guide you through to a cure (ie: Milti’s prostate problem where blood in the urine is a dead giveaway) but if you’re unlucky enough to fall ill with something more rare, something they’ve never seen before, something more complex, something they don’t know… you’re well and truly FUCKED in a place like Cyprus!

Same everywhere in the world. Unless there is someone doing a lifelong research on that rare decease. In the meantime get prepared to sell the house to pay him.

You’ll never get a diagnosis, proper treatment and cure. So please don’t brag about how great Cypriot doctors are just because they can diagnose easy shit like the measles, the mumps, and the common cold!

We just don’t have true scientists here that’ll bury their heads in the books, or reach out to the international community of doctors and collaborate on diagnosing something that is outside of the norm… they’re fucking useless!

For me it’s been 5 years and counting… still no diagnosis, some two dozen failed treatments, lots of unnecessary suffering and expense, and each time I’m right back to zero again!

I hate to think about the future here… I’ve barely began the “old age” stage and I’m already in medical trouble here… can I continue living on an island that offers no healthcare and no peace of mind, for us?

I really don’t know anymore...

There are Doctors in the States or places like Australia, who are true specialists in their fields.

Scoientists and doctors that earn 1 million a year. To get a salary like that, you actually got to earn your stripes.

And they are accessible to the public, IF you are insured. And they will operate on you, IF you are insured or can pay their fees.

I doubt Cyprus has that capacity, because if you are a Cypriot Doctor or surgeon and actually worth your pinch of salt, then you would go tothe States or Australia and specialize with minimum 500K plus, and even up to 1 million plus pa.

Plus, eventually you become highly esteemed and you become networked with all the other specialists in the medical profession. There is no guarantee they can cure you or even diagnose you if you have a rare ailment, but they would ask for other opinions in their global networks. Chances are probably better or greater. And they have a financial incentive because they are paid by you or your insurer quite hansomly. So plenty of inentive and plenty of reward for them to actually do some work. And if you truly have something rare, they become more motivated.

If you are only making 3or 5k euro per month, or even 10K euro a month, the incentives are not so much there, and the real top honchos are not attracted by these salaries when in America or Australia, it's literally 100K per month as a specialist surgeon.

A 15 minute consult costs over $200 dollars. That's $800 an hour - more money than the top silks.

You just not going to get a doctor of such status when you pay them 10 euros for a visit.

[Paphitis]

NB: My non-Covid gripe:

For me it's yet another doctor (7th or 8th ??), another misdiagnosis, and another failed treatment that I’ve just endured… it’s what I’ve been saying… there are 20-30 common problems that all doctors worldwide can easily diagnose and guide you through to a cure (ie: Milti’s prostate problem where blood in the urine is a dead giveaway) but if you’re unlucky enough to fall ill with something more rare, something they’ve never seen before, something more complex, something they don’t know… you’re well and truly FUCKED in a place like Cyprus!

You’ll never get a diagnosis, proper treatment and cure. So please don’t brag about how great Cypriot doctors are just because they can diagnose easy shit like the measles, the mumps, and the common cold!

We just don’t have true scientists here that’ll bury their heads in the books, or reach out to the international community of doctors and collaborate on diagnosing something that is outside of the norm… they’re fucking useless!

For me it’s been 5 years and counting… still no diagnosis, some two dozen failed treatments, lots of unnecessary suffering and expense, and each time I’m right back to zero again!

I hate to think about the future here… I’ve barely began the “old age” stage and I’m already in medical trouble here… can I continue living on an island that offers no healthcare and no peace of mind, for us?

I really don’t know anymore...

If you are not having any luck with the doctors over there, then dust off your Aussie passport and go to Australia or the UK, and give the doctors over there a shot. Got nothing to lose and you may find success and they might be able to treat you. It would be worth it if that is the case.

You are probably entitled to medicare as well. Which means, you may not have to pay for much other than airfares, and your living expenses and maybe some minor fees.

Probably go to the UK. If that doesn't work, then come to Australia.

[Paphitis]

Before packing my bags for the states, I had some minor foot surgery which had me incapacaitated for 6 weeks. It was a bunyion surgery which wasn't really causing any pain or grief. I just decided to get it out the way so I didn't have to use the US Health system.

I researched every foot surgeon I could find. I shortlisted a Greek Surgeon and an Aussie one. I decided to use the Greek one, Went and had a consultation with him. He pissed me off and I left then went to the Aussie surgeon. What grabbed my attention with this particular surgeon was the fact that he was the Surgeon of 2 prominent Australian Football League teams. He operates on Footy players. People who have a lot to lose as Australian football is pretty big business in Australia.

I went and had my first consult. I told him I wanted to lead a healthy and active life so I didn't want anything to go wrong. We talked for quite a bit. Found him likable, and decided he was the surgeon for me. Usually these types of surgeons charge a big fee, and fortunately for me, I was insured so only had to pay a GAP of $1600 for a simple procedure.

I bet you you can't get these kind of doctors in Cyprus.

[Get Real!]

NB: My non-Covid gripe:

For me it's yet another doctor (7th or 8th ??), another misdiagnosis, and another failed treatment that I’ve just endured… it’s what I’ve been saying… there are 20-30 common problems that all doctors worldwide can easily diagnose and guide you through to a cure (ie: Milti’s prostate problem where blood in the urine is a dead giveaway) but if you’re unlucky enough to fall ill with something more rare, something they’ve never seen before, something more complex, something they don’t know… you’re well and truly FUCKED in a place like Cyprus!

You’ll never get a diagnosis, proper treatment and cure. So please don’t brag about how great Cypriot doctors are just because they can diagnose easy shit like the measles, the mumps, and the common cold!

We just don’t have true scientists here that’ll bury their heads in the books, or reach out to the international community of doctors and collaborate on diagnosing something that is outside of the norm… they’re fucking useless!

For me it’s been 5 years and counting… still no diagnosis, some two dozen failed treatments, lots of unnecessary suffering and expense, and each time I’m right back to zero again!

I hate to think about the future here… I’ve barely began the “old age” stage and I’m already in medical trouble here… can I continue living on an island that offers no healthcare and no peace of mind, for us?

I really don’t know anymore...

If you are not having any luck with the doctors over there, then dust off your Aussie passport and go to Australia or the UK, and give the doctors over there a shot. Got nothing to lose and you may find success and they might be able to treat you. It would be worth it if that is the case.

You are probably entitled to medicare as well. Which means, you may not have to pay for much other than airfares, and your living expenses and maybe some minor fees.

Probably go to the UK. If that doesn't work, then come to Australia.

Australian healthcare was indeed excellent during the time I was there; it’s one of the things I do miss about Australia… but you forget I never took up citizenship so I have forfeited my rights and there can be no return for me.

But anyway, if you seek medical care in a foreign country you’ll always have to arrange your accommodation as well as medical fees, and your daily living… so everything does tend to pile up quite a lot.

[Get Real!]

I bet you you can't get these kind of doctors in Cyprus.

Cyprus is great for the young and healthy, so I could never figure out foreign couples who would come here to retire!

It's the last place I'd recommend to anyone retiring.

[Paphitis]

NB: My non-Covid gripe:

For me it's yet another doctor (7th or 8th ??), another misdiagnosis, and another failed treatment that I’ve just endured… it’s what I’ve been saying… there are 20-30 common problems that all doctors worldwide can easily diagnose and guide you through to a cure (ie: Milti’s prostate problem where blood in the urine is a dead giveaway) but if you’re unlucky enough to fall ill with something more rare, something they’ve never seen before, something more complex, something they don’t know… you’re well and truly FUCKED in a place like Cyprus!

You’ll never get a diagnosis, proper treatment and cure. So please don’t brag about how great Cypriot doctors are just because they can diagnose easy shit like the measles, the mumps, and the common cold!

We just don’t have true scientists here that’ll bury their heads in the books, or reach out to the international community of doctors and collaborate on diagnosing something that is outside of the norm… they’re fucking useless!

For me it’s been 5 years and counting… still no diagnosis, some two dozen failed treatments, lots of unnecessary suffering and expense, and each time I’m right back to zero again!

I hate to think about the future here… I’ve barely began the “old age” stage and I’m already in medical trouble here… can I continue living on an island that offers no healthcare and no peace of mind, for us?

I really don’t know anymore...

If you are not having any luck with the doctors over there, then dust off your Aussie passport and go to Australia or the UK, and give the doctors over there a shot. Got nothing to lose and you may find success and they might be able to treat you. It would be worth it if that is the case.

You are probably entitled to medicare as well. Which means, you may not have to pay for much other than airfares, and your living expenses and maybe some minor fees.

Probably go to the UK. If that doesn't work, then come to Australia.

Australian healthcare was indeed excellent during the time I was there; it’s one of the things I do miss about Australia… but you forget I never took up citizenship so I have forfeited my rights and there can be no return for me.

But anyway, if you seek medical care in a foreign country you’ll always have to arrange your accommodation as well as medical fees, and your daily living… so everything does tend to pile up quite a lot.

Well then if you have UK citizenry, then UK might be worth it. But do be very careful as Omicron is on the warparth.

I'm not sure if your other ailment is worth taking the risk, but if you do decide to go, just be extra careful because COVID is Russian Roulette.

The UK system might be worth trying out. Just don't get COVID in the meantime.

[Lordo]

NB: My non-Covid gripe:

For me it's yet another doctor (7th or 8th ??), another misdiagnosis, and another failed treatment that I’ve just endured… it’s what I’ve been saying… there are 20-30 common problems that all doctors worldwide can easily diagnose and guide you through to a cure (ie: Milti’s prostate problem where blood in the urine is a dead giveaway) but if you’re unlucky enough to fall ill with something more rare, something they’ve never seen before, something more complex, something they don’t know… you’re well and truly FUCKED in a place like Cyprus!

You’ll never get a diagnosis, proper treatment and cure. So please don’t brag about how great Cypriot doctors are just because they can diagnose easy shit like the measles, the mumps, and the common cold!

We just don’t have true scientists here that’ll bury their heads in the books, or reach out to the international community of doctors and collaborate on diagnosing something that is outside of the norm… they’re fucking useless!

For me it’s been 5 years and counting… still no diagnosis, some two dozen failed treatments, lots of unnecessary suffering and expense, and each time I’m right back to zero again!

I hate to think about the future here… I’ve barely began the “old age” stage and I’m already in medical trouble here… can I continue living on an island that offers no healthcare and no peace of mind, for us?

I really don’t know anymore...

If you are not having any luck with the doctors over there, then dust off your Aussie passport and go to Australia or the UK, and give the doctors over there a shot. Got nothing to lose and you may find success and they might be able to treat you. It would be worth it if that is the case.

You are probably entitled to medicare as well. Which means, you may not have to pay for much other than airfares, and your living expenses and maybe some minor fees.

Probably go to the UK. If that doesn't work, then come to Australia.

Australian healthcare was indeed excellent during the time I was there; it’s one of the things I do miss about Australia… but you forget I never took up citizenship so I have forfeited my rights and there can be no return for me.

But anyway, if you seek medical care in a foreign country you’ll always have to arrange your accommodation as well as medical fees, and your daily living… so everything does tend to pile up quite a lot.

In UK, there would be a place to stay and the Cypriots I am sure will organise to pay the medical bills too.

My cousin came here for bone marrow transplant and she did not pay anything. It was all paid for by the TC community here.