I Went To St. Lukes To Check if I was OK, BGC Philippines 🇵🇭

[@jocelbermudez1606]

It's Costochondritis. Basically, an inflamed rib cage. Take the prescribed painkiller. You may not take an anti-inflammatory. In few weeks time, costochondritis, goes away. Apply some hot compress. Look after yourself now and hope you feel better soon xx

[@erwinwenpakssencio6665]

Great advice...

[@mikeealtiveros137]

Ohhh St Luke’s fast. If you go to other hospital it will take you 5 to 6 hrs in emergency room. I also thought the bill will be higher, so the is very reasonable.

[@get2riz]

Mergim- The visit to the hospital was a good idea. Take good care of yourself. You have many eyes to feed.

[@helenbeltran6420]

It's good that you listen to your follower's advice because that would certainly give relief to their worries. Thank God that you're okay. Way to go! ♥️

[@eliottrobinson8288]

Mergim I'm in BGC right now I was really hoping to bump into you. Oh and I hope you recover from your injuries.

[@marlaruce]

I had one at the Philippine Orthopedic Society clinic in Makati, (near Makati Medical) when I fell down back at Waltermart Makati when I step on an uneven portion of the sidewalk. Good thing there was nothing serious except that the x-rays showed my existing back condition - scoliosis. I was given a pain reliever good for 3 days and also took a sick leave from office to rest my painful back.

[@lolitatudayan214]

Good to know nothing serious. Enjoy more travels here in Ph & share more vlogs but stay safe.🙏

[@JL-kf6pm]

I think you should get an International Medical Insurance or World Wide Heatlth/ Accident Insurance or Travel Insurance, whatever you call it. Atleast you'll not get bill shock when unfortuante things happen, knock on wood. It's a necessity for travelers like you, who can be prone to accidents, etc. Most especially you're in a foreign land.

[@hercdeleon]

I have had standing x-ray in Sydney Australia.. i would go to a physiotherapist which may use heat theraphy or tape to help heal the area.

[@PhotoVideoDream-lz9ut]

St. Lukes is considered as one of the Best Hospitals in the Philippines and in the World. Proud to say my nephew is a Doctor there....a very nice hospital when I was toured there. Be safe Mergim ...Take care.....

[@sfv6]

😂

[@susanmangaoang1064]

Saint Luke started in USA so most of the countries all over the world have Saint Luke hospital, schools. In Japan if u can't speak Japanese go to saint Luke hospital .

[@larziekircher1868]

HiMergim, you gonna be okey,just do whatever the doctors tell you what to do, you take care

[@Thom5972]

Not really

[@JennyHollowBlock]

Pwede mo bang maitanong kung may Dr. Belle Gatchalian na Cardiologist dyan sa work nya?

[@kirstiebeau4862]

You need to consider renting a car, Mergim, if you’re going to do the Philippine Loop again. Relatively safe, weather-proof, though the trip is not that immersive as you get when riding a motorbike.

[@Henyo1070]

Good to know that you are OK. Next time, be more careful when you ride. Looking forward to your new adventures.

[@janerodriguez5068]

Get well soon.

[@JL-kf6pm]

Fees in Emergency room or being accommodated in such is more expensive compared to asking for a Walk-in Doctor's [Appointment] in a clinic, based in the same building. Usually they (the concierge, i think) will suggest you a doctor with a specialty to your case, then they'll give you the unit number of the clinic of the doctor. Basing it to my experience in TMC though. You informed the lady that it wasn't really an emergency but she still directed you there. Wished she presented you a cheaper option. Seems like the lady you've asked was a nurse/ staff in the ER 😅

[@xyclay4202]

I was also going to comment about this. The correct process should have been the hospital staff presented the patient with below options: 1. If non-urgent, schedule an appointment for a consultation with a doctor. This would only cost the doctor’s professional fee as well as any laboratory fees requested by the doctor. 2. If urgent and/ or patient would like to be seen immediately, direct him/her to the ER station. However, aside from higher consultation fees, there would be additional ER fees plus the cost of laboratory fees requested by the doctor. So tip to all, always ask the concierge for a doctor’s consultation if your condition is non-urgent.

[@haemose30]

that sounds about right but a fully equipt emergency room visit still gives you the best care specially for post vehicular accident and here in the US we pay around $500 copay per ER visit with insurance and without insurance it could be over $2500. So the $100 ER visit in St Lukes is still way cheaper.

[@matriksist]

@@haemose30 Exactly, I commented the same too before reading your comment, Merghim's bill was very cheap. Considering St. Luke's is one of the elites' hospitals in pinas. Here in North Carolina, whenever I visit my doctor despite having BlueCross BluShield insurance, I still get billed US$200++ excluding lab works. I remember when I used to live in Georgia, the orthopedic doctor's consultation I paid $500, then MRI U$800.00 after insurance paid their part.

[@mleong1977]

His travel insurance should cover the fee.

[@helenbeltran6275]

And the doctor's fee is way too high! 😧

[@marisaboco1386]

Hello good afternoon !🌞😊 Get well soon.

[@RDLACHICA]

Good thing you went in for check up. Nothing beats being 100% sure. Happy you are well. Stay safe and well!

[@cecilcanilao6510]

I truly hope there's nothing serious and that you will completely recover soonest

[@ranierparael3924]

On your next visit to any hospital, you can go directly to OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT for follow up check

[@maryannebenito6045]

Urget medical attention go to E. R there is a physician , you dont have to wait longer for the doctor to arrive. they will do laboratory test, xray.etc. and you will get results on the same day.

[@cecilroldan280]

Extra take care if you are using motor bike Mergim i happy you are ok

[@observations2011]

Nice to hear that everything is okay. Be careful next time and apply "defensive driving" in Manils.

[@mickiteoxon]

Here in our city hospital, they will consider you to visit orthopedic specialist. Good to see you’re ok now. Eventually, you may plan your trips having a car for more safety coz hospital in provinces lack modern facilities some ended up their lives. Other vloggers become poor and with disability. Always keep the faith, pray and God will always provide.

[@ZushiRolls_]

glad u did and ur ok and no major internal damage

[@John-vh3ig]

Stay safe and I'm glad you're still in the Philippines as we enjoy watching you!

[@royignacio6922]

Good to see there's nothing serious; stay safe!

[@fuzzywuzzy4606]

It's good that you have yourself checked. It is important to take care of yourself especially if you are living alone. Ingat lagi

[@charitosantiagoisready4fun312]

So glad to hear you are fine Merghim. The pain is caused by trauma (your motor accident). It is alarming cuz of the chest pain especially when you are coughing or breathing. Take the non inflammatory pain medication as needed as prescribed by your doctor. Take care. God bless. You are loved.

[@amaliahightower]

Mergim it’s a peace of mind. Thank God that you’re fine 🙏 We all can breathe and relax 😊 Btw…St. Luke have state of the art X-Ray machine. The total price is cheap! Did you have insurance? Take good care Mergim 😘

[@felymedrano]

1:27 1:27 The room is excellent, staff amd nurses nd sila approachable at cheerful sa ginagawa mila. Sa connection it took 3 hrs to get in lalo na ung time na immunostaining ni mother, ung sec. Ng onco ni mother nd rin basta makunan ng info. Limited ung details nya kapag may gusto ka malaman ang tagal din mag reply. 2 months na confine si mother ang madami sa kanila test ct scan, ultrasound, pet scan, x ray, ung immunostaining ni mother, 2d eco , may central line sya sa leeg tappos tuturok din pala sa braso, ung pigtail nya na eventually naging dalawa na, mri may time pa sa sobra dami ng test sasagot pa ang onco na" we dont know," sa dami ng test nd nila treat ung naging sakit ni mother nd nila natumbok sa loob ng 2 months. Ung ang gaganda ng findings ng test lab ni inay in the end patay din 2 months false hope lng pala lahat. Wala silang sense of ergency. May time pa na sinisisi ka pa nung resident doctor but they know better. Sa lahat ng trouble ni inay ung false hope, ung pain, ung worry ni father during the whole 2 months stay namin sa billing at comfort lng sila nag excel

[@gracer1173]

Glad you got yourself checked at St Luke's, Mergim. Now you can rest easy after getting X-ray results. On another note, feel free to beep your horn when riding your bike. It's not considered rude there, unlike US and UK.

[@itsp3856]

hope all the pain goes as soon as possible!

[@mariogallano1778]

Thank it's ok 👌 keep safe and good health 💖💯💪 GOD BLESS 🙏💖💯💪💖

[@irmaabenes4023]

Glad to hear , that you are okay. That made us content and happy, nothing major that you will be worried, just take your medicines if it hurts . St Luke's is one of the best hospitals in the Philippines. Take care.

[@regiluis2058]

Good to know you are ok. Ingat lagi ha. 🙏🙏🙏

[@911jayishsupremacy]

Glad your ok bro, and your sister is beautiful. Thanks for kind respectful vlogs, keep it my man.

[@Jessphil258]

Good to hear, nothing serious, praying for your complete healing from that pain. Take care!

[@ManduRugas-oe4kv]

Wise move mergim, that'a top notch hospital, good doctors too but only people with money can afford that place, the original st. Lukes is in quezon city, youll be fine.

[@LGP-rn3rn]

Obviously, money is not an issue. The guy lives in BGC… people living there have no problem with money.

[@datni99any1]

Great to know everything is ok Mergim, better safe, you only get one life brother. See you in the next video.

[@meannperea8979]

We like St Lukes also because it is very High Tech Medical Apparatus and The service is excellent. Everything was a good service and good experienced

[@allansevilla5640]

Thank you Mergim for havin yourself checked

[@denniszenanywhere]

That consultation and scan would have cost you upwards of $3K to 4K in the US. $110 is affordable there, considering it's also the top hospital there.

[@dalecuenca5628]

We’re glad you’re OK and it’s not serious! Feel better soon!

[@roddizon2242]

St Luke. one of the best , but also expensive

[@bodyloverz30]

At Mount Saini in Miami Beach, that would be $12,000+ for the whole thing.

[@analynj30]

Thanks god hopefully the pain on ur chest will be recovered🙏

[@helenbeltran6275]

The total charge night be cheaper compared to US or UK but you can actually save more and have paid around half of that if you had not passed the emergency room but may take more of your time. 😊

[@bornedz9515]

take care always Mergim. 🇵🇭🇬🇧❤️

[@rickg8015]

Analgesics (nsaid) also reduce Inflammation.. Be sure to take it with food... You could also try Reparil spray on the affected areas..

[@leotorio9815]

That's great to hear your alright. Cheers.

[@maritesvlogs96]

Good to know you are okay. It will go away gradually.

[@CeasarGines-kr4nb]

Welcome...I've watched almost all your vlogs but I haven't seen you vlogged in Corregidor Island just within Manila bay. The island is full of history and an icon of Filipinos' bravery and nationalism. Hope to see that soon ..

[@DigitalChannel]

BGC-Makati boundary is becoming artistic and modern building.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Glad you went to get checked, and are okay for the most part!

[@erwinwenpakssencio6665]

Always take care bro... all will be ok...

[@patriciamammarelli3911]

In US we do it standing up also. Praying for your speedy recovery.

[@amac7002]

Glad you went, don't wait so long next time, and riding a motorcycle there is always a next time.

[@scorpio7seven28]

Always be careful bro.

[@lazyartist7682]

Thanks for the video. Very interesting. That was very cheap considering an emergency consultation with multiple X-ray views and meeting with a physician. In the US that would cost more than a thousand dollars and you would have to wait more than 6 hours. You most probably just have muscular bruising and tearing, no bone fractures. Any Ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory) for a day or two should be good. Thanks again.

[@melaniericket9333]

Glad you're ok. Looks like everything smooth

[@Street_play118]

Nice to hear that your okay.

[@marilousumo226]

Thank God you’ve seen a doctor and you are fine .. take care Mergim

[@matriksist]

I was expecting he will be charged more since it is St. Luke's and he is a foreigner, but it turns out it is just about a little over US$100.00 which is cheap. if you do consultation, xray etc, here in the USA, it will cost you almost US$1k, considering no insurance plan. Whenever I go for consultation, or annual check up in North Carolina, despite having insurance plan, doctor's visit cost me $200++, excluding lab works. Terrible medical here in the US.

[@dealpha3698]

Praying for speedy recovery.

[@abpantaleov]

Get well sir 😊👍

[@koyuki_mitsuki]

Glad you are fine. Thanks for sharing this medical check process in Philippines. Take care man.💐

[@NeoKrypton21]

Hey, good to hear and know that your results are good, Mergim. Thank God it was severe, but maybe just trauma or inflammation or what not, but nothing serious. St. Luke's Hospital is know to be one of the known best hospitals here in Manila, in line along with Makati Medical Hospital, but both pricey for common Filipinos to go to. Yet, you can always be rest assured that you going to be in good hands with good and best doctors, surgeons, and specialists, and equipment there. Recuperate and continue to get well, Mergim.

[@floren879]

You take care mate 🙏

[@007thematrix007]

price(s) not that bad, it'd be 10x the amnt. here in the good 'ole u.s. of a. for something like a walk-in consultation like that w/o ins.

[@k2dbeats]

i’m glad you are ok.. be extra careful next time

[@sallytetreault2955]

Hoped and prayed that all is well with you … prayers granted. Take care. 😊

[@kattekat]

Yes Mergim better to get yourself check. My brother in law some years ago had a motorcycle accident he thought he was he did not bother to go to the doctorright away but then after a few days he was adviced to see the doctor they found out that the lung was punctured that he needed to be admitted in the hospital for like a week. Better to be safe than be sorry. Hope all is ok with you and no pain whatsoever. Take care Mergim. God bless.

[@laurencevaleros5533]

I am so happy you are OK .

[@abnr1983]

Glad to hear you'll be fine, bro!

[@felymedrano]

They are the best when it comes to comforting dying patients...

[@sheymer14]

Glad that your ok Mergim.👍 .Be safe and God bless you!😀💗💗

[@thelmaatiga839]

Glad to know that is nothing serious hopefully the painkiller will help .god bless

[@ahvicremulla544]

Good boy mergin 😂 having a check up just to be sure

[@YumiMah]

uh! that's ER. Mostly attending doctors in ER are medical interns, having their clerkship / residency. They are not the specialist, they are the graduating students in MED school. Usually you can find the specialist in the morning til 4 or 5pm here in PH in designated consultation rooms. But there are also few specialist in ER during 6pm onwards mostly they are on-call surgeons.

[@mikebingham976]

Good news Mergim ! Looks like you dodged a bullet. Drive safely

[@bayareatanders]

That’s very good price. In the US that will cost 4 to 6 times more.

[@MarissaPicache]

Well that happened to me as well, be careful. I hate it when they didn't even offer to bring you to the hospital. For a check-up. Get well soon.

[@Canada93214]

take care mergim

[@helensangalang6191]

Get well soon dude!! Take care always.

[@jomazerud]

Your bill may cost P2k less in most provinces. Had a similar accident injury you had in the Visayas.

[@floren879]

All the charges! Not too bad at all 👍

[@anntokin780]

Tnx God that u r ok...

[@nonoyvillanueva282]

I’m glad you’re ok 👍🏼

[@darlingdenez116]

Glad you’re ok🙏 Take care!

[@LazarusEli]

Extra care in travelling Mergim🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙😔😔😔🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@bighand1530]

Nice to hear you are ok.

[@kcinplatinumgaming2598]

you be fine... better to be safe than sorry!! when i had my stroke .. in 2020 it cost a bit more then 6k lol ... cannot get this one on NHS in PH, I had multiple scans and had to stay in hospital twice for at least a week .. felt like a pin cussion .. all ok now thank god .. hospitals make me cringe lol

[@yayin43]

I also just got X-rays of my legs, shoulder and tetanus vaccination due to my fall yesterday. They cleaned up my scraped skin. Cost me 12k.

[@KImmyUSA]

Get well Mr Mergim Vlogs and be more careful next time👍🏻

[@cycy274]

Hope your okay Mergim. Drive safely always 💪

[@lifeisbeautiful7214]

Always watching Mergim, stay safe!

[@patrickezpa2749]

Good that you not acquired broken bones or ribs itmore expensive in operation in the bones ,I experienced it with my broken left hips back in 2008 and remove in 2010 in Taiwan good I have health card only company pay all the bills from insurance claim. If I operate in 🇵🇭 definitely all my expense.. also I undergo e therapy while the 3 stainless screws and 1:titanium screw all are long Inside of me

[@mmmddd369]

Stay safe always Mergim 😇

[@jeremyteves28]

Glad you're ok

[@cdl6953]

Good to hear it’s nothing serious 🩻

[@nildasabang-vo1ys]

Hello mergin we ❤ forever here in the Philippines

[@perlaaguinaldo]

Get well soon mergim take care always.😍🙏🙏🙏🇵🇭ill pray for your safety.