NEED HELP WITH MEDICAL ISSUES

[Marriednow 4]

Hi Friends--I know this is off topic, but I also know that if anyone can give good advice, it is you!!!

Hamid has been having ear problems and has a ruptured eardrum. Yesterday, he found out that he has had this problem for a long time, and he is now in lots of pain. He went to a doctor yesterday who advised surgery. I am not completely sure of all the details, as he can't come up with the technical words from the doctor in English, but I think he is saying that he needs the eardrum repaired, perhaps more. If not, he could lose his hearing and continue to have these recurring painful infections. This also looks to include sinus infection, perhaps allergies, etc.

Anyway, my question is this. Does anyone know of a reputable hospital and surgeon in or around Marrakech? Also, how much would this cost, as he has no insurance, of course. His family is terrified for him to have surgery. I have not heard great things about health care in Morocco (sorry, no offense meant), so I have no idea where to turn.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. I will be leaving for there June 6 and hope to be able to help Hamid with this problem. Thanks sooo much!!!

[Visa4habibi! 0]

Sorry, no advice. Just wanted to say, sorry to hear about your husband's problem. Hope you'll find a solution soon. I keep sending my husband to doctors when he complains about his problems, but he doens't want to go. So, I don't know what to tell you.

Also, you must be fireproof, cause I wouldn't go in June even if it was free or if I got paid for it, just too hot for me. I just got back yesterday and was already getting tired just from a few hot days.

Good luck!

[sereia 0]

i've been to morocco in june and july.... definitely hot, but worth it! just don't take a train in the middle of the day. i took one from marrakech to casablanca last summer during july... and like idiots we went in the day instead of night... and i literally thought i was going to die from heat! six of the worst hours of my entire life!!!!!! lol but hey, now i can laugh about it.

sorry about your fiance's health problems. my fiance injured his knee working out and he's afraid to go to the doctor. i'm hoping he can get here soon so i can put him on my insurance and he can see a doctor here. wishful thinking, i know. good luck!!!

[Marriednow 4]

i've been to morocco in june and july.... definitely hot, but worth it! just don't take a train in the middle of the day. i took one from marrakech to casablanca last summer during july... and like idiots we went in the day instead of night... and i literally thought i was going to die from heat! six of the worst hours of my entire life!!!!!! lol but hey, now i can laugh about it.

sorry about your fiance's health problems. my fiance injured his knee working out and he's afraid to go to the doctor. i'm hoping he can get here soon so i can put him on my insurance and he can see a doctor here. wishful thinking, i know. good luck!!!

Hi again--I thought of that also, but wouldn't this be a pre-existing condition, thus exempt from coverage? This doctor told Hamid this was an old problem. But hey, now that I think about it, Hamid really didn't know about it previously anyway.

Also, he would be willing to go to a doctor in another city if we knew of a decent one.

As for June, I have no choice cuz I have to go when school is out. I am hot natured and am prepared to be miserable as far as heat--well, never prepared for that. My next break is in September, Ramadan of course (lol), and I know he will get turned down for his visa (damn it) so I know I will be going then. I'm trying to look at it as a miraculous surprise and miracle if his visa gets approved (applied end of March). The question becomes: WHAT GIVES OUT FIRST---THE VISA OR THE MONEY FOR THE TRIPS???? This whole issue is just so demoralizing when you want to be with your man.

Anway, I appreciate all of the support and ideas I get on here!!! Thanks, everyone!!!

[sereia 0]

i have friends i emailed for you to ask if they know of good doctors who are in the fes area. my fiance and his family definitely don't. lol she's really bad about responding to emails but if she does, i will let you know asap! so sorry!

as far as preexisiting conditions, yes. but i will just tell my fiance to say he just hurt himself. and you can tell yours that he just noticed his pain too. but i don't know if you want to wait that long...

[patiently_waiting 0]

How about a referral from one of the doctor's that they have to get theie medicals done by? They might be able to suggest someone in the area.

[Visa4habibi! 0]

Hi, I just wanted to add that as far as I know you can get medical help for free over there. It's just better when you pay. But it's free, I'm pretty sure.

[Marriednow 4]

Hi, I just wanted to add that as far as I know you can get medical help for free over there. It's just better when you pay. But it's free, I'm pretty sure.

Hi again--Well, so far, it hasn't been free. When I was there before, he had to pay both the doctors he went to. And this time, he had to pay again. As for hospital care, I haven't found that out yet. Thanks for the info. D

[mybackpages 0]

Hi, I just wanted to add that as far as I know you can get medical help for free over there. It's just better when you pay. But it's free, I'm pretty sure.

Hi again--Well, so far, it hasn't been free. When I was there before, he had to pay both the doctors he went to. And this time, he had to pay again. As for hospital care, I haven't found that out yet. Thanks for the info. D

There are some charity hospitals in Morocco. The wait to get in is long. The care is practically non-existant. I wouldnt recommend this type of hospital unless it was a matter of life and death and there was no option.