DON'T GET SICK IN THE PHILIPPINES! 🇵🇭

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  • @Baloybeach
    @Baloybeach หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Always remember the saying “if you feel pain, get on a plane”.

  • @DavidWhite-gz6js
    @DavidWhite-gz6js หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Dengue (break-bone fever) is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates. Most people who get dengue will not have symptoms. But for those who do, the most common symptoms are high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think that might of been what it was. A few people suggested that was what it was, I had some of the symptoms but not all of them. Never had any nausea but the rash was similar 👍

    • @notwkrail
      @notwkrail หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you keep chasing the dragon the symptoms will ease

    • @notwkrail
      @notwkrail หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't forget A run down the foil keeps you on the boil.

    • @eddiesaninocencio6635
      @eddiesaninocencio6635 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Buck the Philippines.

  • @SecretAccount-xe9qx
    @SecretAccount-xe9qx หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This channel is basically about an honest western man, probably high IQ, dealing with third world charlatans.
    Never forget, just because they speak English, that they don't really think like us.
    I like this channel and I see he is making all the same mistakes I made.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      High IQ? I'm not sure about that 🤔but I'm happy to hear that you like the channel. Thanks for watching, be lucky 👍

  • @eddiesaninocencio6635
    @eddiesaninocencio6635 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Agree 100% had a knee replacement surgery at medical city in Angeles city, gues what my knee got Infected, the surgeon didn't even come to see me at the hospital he sent his aid to check me out, I was hospitalized for 1 month there getting anti biotic medicine, my knee was red swollen, I was so upset I checked myself out and went back the USA in a few days, was admitted in the hospital in New York, they removed the Implant, replaced it with a antibiotic spacer, was given antibiotic for 5 months then had the permanent hardware installed, the surgeon told me if I waited longer i could have lost my left leg, he did a wondeful job, as for any foreigners who wish to come to the Philippines and you have some health issues, " DO NOT COME HERE", you may die before you get seen by a doctor, medical care in the Philipines is Stone Age.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds terrible mate, sorry to hear you had to go through that.

    • @paulthurson
      @paulthurson หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      St. Lukes and Makati Medical are top notch excellent care = to western first world countries .. one very BIG reason i live in Manila .. altho i do understand Manila not being for everybody

  • @jimprendergast1827
    @jimprendergast1827 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Glad to see you back and things are getting better will contact you when we are in Philippines
    In the meantime stay upbeat after your not so good times. Love to Ellen
    Take care things can only get better xx

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Jim mate, much appreciated my friend. Safe travels 👍

    • @britgerus1956Glenn
      @britgerus1956Glenn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Have a great trip Jim , cheers Glenn

    • @jimprendergast1827
      @jimprendergast1827 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@britgerus1956Glenn Thanks Glenn May get to see some sunshine after all the cloudy weather here

  • @skatingeezer3952
    @skatingeezer3952 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    6:07 hilarious🤣🤣you take 'em until you stop itching..🤣🤣

  • @Matt_T__
    @Matt_T__ หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Glad you're doing ok man. I love that honesty and looking forward to more vids. ☮️✌🏼

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate, be lucky 👍

  • @thomassmallwood7518
    @thomassmallwood7518 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Maayung buntag and kumusta? Why not move into a high rise condo in IT Park in Cebu City? Salamat. Ingat.

  • @Baloybeach
    @Baloybeach หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I brought up the issue months ago when you had the set to with that crazy bastard. Get friendly with the Barangay Captain. Donate to his or her campaign. Once they get to know you they can become your saving grace. Remember, in the Philippines it’s not what you know it’s who you know. Stay safe Simon.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Trouble is mate, life's never that simple, at least not for me 😂. I know it's great advice but our Barang Captain is a CLOSE relative of the land lord's wife, so we were advised not to go that route by our neighbours who are friends with Ellen.

  • @notwkrail
    @notwkrail หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Why do you think all the nurses leave and work abroad

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because the pay is a lot better, would be my guess

  • @brentstrippin8867
    @brentstrippin8867 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sorry youve had a rough go lately but Glad your feeling better!

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Brent mate, I hope you're having fun over there. Don't do anything I wouldn't do 😉 Be lucky 👍

  • @notwkrail
    @notwkrail หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The UK has the greatest doctors on the planet. Dr Shipman looked after my family for years,. Im happily retired in Florida nowadays

  • @rayklein1125
    @rayklein1125 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hello china. I had tge same thing a month ago. Raging fever and hallucinating. Luckily Angel is a trained nurse and has connections. Was on a drip for 3 days as doctor said i was severely dehydrated. Ended up shaking if off and got out cheaply thanks to Angel. Hope youre well mate. Best to you both from me and Angel.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I know mate, you had us really worried. You looked soooo dehydrated in the videos mate, we both feared for you to be honest but you're a tough old boot mate. Can't keep a good man down 👍 All the best to you and Angel, we'll have to take a trip up to Cebu and pay you a visit at some stage, be lucky 👍

    • @rayklein1125
      @rayklein1125 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@SpeakingofAsiaI'll probably head to Duma before Xmas mate. Stay a couple of days at Kingswick and catch up

  • @wills9732
    @wills9732 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The medical establishment every where in the world has lost a lot of credibility after the coof imo. Take your health into your own hands. Try and fast every now and then, resets the immune system.

  • @bobkelley8291
    @bobkelley8291 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    While living in the Philippines I was lucky as my neighbor was a doctor. Doctora Say but that was 35 years ago. When she suggest a blood, Ihi or tae tests she would send my family or me to go to this woman's clinic just a tricycle ride away. Hospitals are making money. Of course they do help people but a a large cost.

  • @alexd8933
    @alexd8933 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    They do the same crap here in the US , doing useless tests to run the bill up.

    • @neilyounan3241
      @neilyounan3241 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes they do it to run up the bill but the healthcare in USA 🇺🇸 is second to none if you can afford it

  • @Baloybeach
    @Baloybeach หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Much empathy Simon.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Much appreciated my friend but honestly it's all good now. It's a shame we missed out on the move but we're over that now. I've always liked the house it was just a terrible month with the cyclones and the loss of power, water etc but fingers crossed everything is back to normal now and we won't have too many more issues over the next few months while we run the contract down🤞Be lucky mate 👍

  • @1ADP
    @1ADP หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    😀😀😀😀😀 glad your feeling better keep your chin up so many truths you said,I heard a lot of sickness there last month lucky you had a girlfriend to look after you.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks mate, be lucky 👍

  • @Dan-q6v1v
    @Dan-q6v1v หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about earthquakes and volcanoes???? 🌋 🤔 Don't forget the Philippines is in the Ring of Fire! The typhoons cause major flooding, taking lives each time apart from the enormous damage. Very tragic. And with climate change, the storms are getting stronger and more frequent. I live in the Gulf Coast area in the US. Two years ago, I had a major tree fall in front of the house, causing so much damage. I have lived in this same area for the last 40 years, and I have seen the storms get stronger and very frequent. I wish I could move to another part of the US, but I can't afford to. I never felt this way in the last 40 years. It is amazing that scientists have been right about their predictions of more storms and stronger ones, too!!!

  • @HairyPixels
    @HairyPixels หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This sounds like a ticking time bomb. Going back in to holiday mode is like "I've decided I'm going to stay with my wife but we're going to live in different houses because we can't get along. Problem solved." 😂

  • @Bohemian-Rhapsody
    @Bohemian-Rhapsody หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If in pain, get on the plane.

    • @eddiesaninocencio6635
      @eddiesaninocencio6635 หลายเดือนก่อน

      May be too late for the plane. Go visit the witch doctor.

  • @wills9732
    @wills9732 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beard looks good on you mate.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks mate, don't know how long I'll keep it. Just couldn't face shaving when I was sick 😂

    • @eddiesaninocencio6635
      @eddiesaninocencio6635 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its fake beard.

  • @ziggarillo
    @ziggarillo หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A cyclone is just rotating weather system. When it becomes troublesome its called a hurricane or typhoon.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good info, thanks 👍

    • @eddiesaninocencio6635
      @eddiesaninocencio6635 หลายเดือนก่อน

      F the Philippines its a 3rd world poverty corrupt country.

  • @TheBigBananaaa
    @TheBigBananaaa หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I spent 30 days at a time x 6 trips > I found daily life in the Philippines 🇵🇭 challenging > recently I went for a 3 night trip to Cebu and did the things I liked and my time was enjoyable ✅👯‍♀️😎 living on a permanent basis in the Philippines 🇵🇭 is not for me 😮

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Challenging is a great adjective for life here 👍

    • @neilyounan3241
      @neilyounan3241 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree 1000% and that goes to all developing countries

  • @FrankHenrick
    @FrankHenrick หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Probably a viral infection doing the rounds in dumaguete.Health is wealth glad you are on the mend and have a major play up the weekend to celebrate.Best Wishes Frank 👍😀🇬🇧

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Frank, will do mate 🍺 Be lucky 👍

  • @bahu3065
    @bahu3065 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Agree 100% about not moving to Philippines if you have any underlying health issues. They just don’t have the skills and machines like is available at the major hospitals in the west. I also think the loss of face issue can cause wrong diagnosis.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @bahu3065 I think you're probably right about "the loss of face" aspect. I think that's a big part of it 👍

    • @paulthurson
      @paulthurson หลายเดือนก่อน

      hospitals in Manila like St. Lukes are 1st world standards .. it's why i will not live in the province

  • @britgerus1956Glenn
    @britgerus1956Glenn หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi fellow beard wearer. Sorry to hear of all your issues. So glad you're over it.
    I think similar issues worldwide the NHS is not what it was, imho n experience the states n Germany ( places I've resided in for more than a decade) leave a lot to be desired too, plus the Germans don't give you the test results...lo...
    Indeed we all get peed off at times..
    Hope all is good, I'm guessing the scooter is working out OK ?
    Looking fwd to your aforementioned future vids...
    All the very best
    Cheers
    Glenn

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks Glenn mate, onwards and upwards my friend. Be lucky 👍

    • @britgerus1956Glenn
      @britgerus1956Glenn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@SpeakingofAsia U2, thx...

  • @andrewapple6003
    @andrewapple6003 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Without causing issues of whether you believe or don’t believe in Covid I would most likely say the symptoms you presented with are consistent with someone who has/had Covid. This is just a diagnosis worth considering.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Might have been COVID, although I did have a few symptoms that I didn't go into that make me suspect that it wasn't COVID. I'm vaccinated (4 times) but that doesn't mean you won't get COVID but I guess we'll never really know what it was now, unless it comes back again. Fingers crossed it doesn't 🤞

    • @andrewapple6003
      @andrewapple6003 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ I have been vaccinated 3 times and have caught COVID twice both times very minor symptoms. I only say it could be covid because my friend and myself caught covid in Philippines recently and my friends symptoms very similar yours, she even had rash. It did take around 1 week to overcome and be negative. Anyway you are better now so all good 👍

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@andrewapple6003 That's interesting, I didn't know a rash was a covid symptom. Maybe that's what it was then. Anyway, I'm glad you're both over it now. Be lucky 👍

  • @The-Black-Robin
    @The-Black-Robin หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was going to say you look good with the beard aha

  • @HairyPixels
    @HairyPixels หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Yeah sounds like Dengue for sure.

  • @simonnz7193
    @simonnz7193 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Chin up old fella, sounds awful but good you are over it and going into so called holiday mode is the right choice.
    Do more content of you out and about, enjoyed the one when you both went out to dinner. Take care mate

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate, will do. Be lucky 👍

  • @markhindmarsh9360
    @markhindmarsh9360 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your lucky you recovered, I needed minor surgery doctor was $1500 peso
    That’s good but hospital charges for syringe and local painkillers,sterile surgery tools $1,800p,but then antibiotics,two painkillers tablets,small ointment $1,600p. I also had to have a tetanus shot,two viles another $2600p back to hospital for nurse to administer $200p also another $200p to hospital.It soon adds up.
    I seen a sick boy the day before looking very ill lying on a patient bench. I wanted to give his mother 1k but I glad the next day he was somewhere else. I needed the money myself.
    I good now,thank god.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're right, it does soon add up. Glad you're OK now 👍

  • @colinkosky
    @colinkosky หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry you haven't been well mate

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks mate, I'm all good now. COYI ⚒

  • @joseallan1092
    @joseallan1092 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi did you say your in Bicol now. Am in Balatan we have no electricity.no WiFi.ni supplies. The road has gone. Completely .6 months to repair.google Nabua -balatan road landslide. Been of 14 days. Am in holiday mode now. I moved to a hotel in legazpi city . Fish and tater Scouse Joe.

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello mate, no I'm in Bacong, Negros Oriental. My heart goes out to you mate, sounds like a right nightmare. I hope things improve for you soon 👍

  • @simonkendall4824
    @simonkendall4824 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good beard mate welcome. That sucks about the sickness Ive observed bad experiences with doctors in he phils also i think some of the cebu medical places are ok but they are bigger money. I wonder if there is some sort of online dr service so u can just go get the test you want and then get them to check the result and go to pharmacy for the right meds? I think i will research that. Oh and that whole duma area has bad infrastructure mate maybe we will catch up soon again cheers

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello mate, that online service would be a very good idea, let me know if you find one. Be great to grab a couple mate 🍻🍻 Be lucky 👍

  • @jimw7916
    @jimw7916 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that is standard Denge symptoms.

  • @jloren4647
    @jloren4647 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You're right, Im not interested in your content lol. Glad youre feeling better! Go have some badly needed fun! Money is meant for spending anyway and I need some more content to ignore! ;-)

  • @PhilSmith-r7n
    @PhilSmith-r7n หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Alright si...I reckon you had westhamitus 😂... seriously mate glad you're on your uppers... sounds like a shit experience... I've never been to the Philippines ( live in Thailand) but I'd come back here mate if I were you.. you've done it before for 7 years so think about it si..... keep the vids coming and let's see more of Helen mate she's lovely 😂...be luckier

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks mate, much appreciated. Where in Thailand are you living mate?

    • @PhilSmith-r7n
      @PhilSmith-r7n หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I moved to the dark side 2 months ago into a house... needed the space... different from jomtien but so far so good

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PhilSmith-r7n Mmm dark side living, I've never tried that but a had a lot of friends that lived over there and loved it. 👍

    • @PhilSmith-r7n
      @PhilSmith-r7n หลายเดือนก่อน

      12k baht pm...2 bedroom house, landlady is blinding, right on khao talo main drag ...100 meters to 7/11...100 baht bolt into Pattaya city.

  • @Mickman007
    @Mickman007 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I saw what happened to Tom from the Tom & Lay channel and that was quite shocking.

    • @tinotino9952
      @tinotino9952 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @mick... what happened to Tom ?

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Mickman007 I'm not familiar with their channel, I've not watched it. What happened to them?

  • @notwkrail
    @notwkrail หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I get sick I phone the Which doctor

  • @tikka8218
    @tikka8218 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sounds like Covid.

  • @globetrotterize
    @globetrotterize หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your looking a bit rough boss

  • @AFAMunplugged
    @AFAMunplugged หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I used to get sick a lot out here, and in my first two months here, I had food poisoning more times than most people have in their entire life. All of that stopped when I started eating raw garlic. I smell like ass most of the time, but I almost never get sick anymore. 🧄🧄

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If it works for your mate 👍 Better to smell of ass than to feel like 💩

  • @Comeonsteve
    @Comeonsteve หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    and 2 weeks ago u did 5 reasons to move to the Philippines... hmm

    • @SpeakingofAsia
      @SpeakingofAsia  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      and a few months back I did 5 reasons NOT to move to the Philippines