Hi All!

[MSFogleman]

Hi everyone!
I'm the spouse of a long term small bowel Crohn's/IBS patient who is stabilized w/Entocort, Humira and occasional Ferllicit infusions. She has never required surgery and has managed her problems very well since being diagnosed in 1993. I believe she has pretty much run the gauntlet of every drug du jour for managing the illness all these years.

We are looking at options for an early retirement and are considering becoming US Expats in Latin America. Panama is our current top choice because of their Immigration policies for retirees and general living standards.

Are there any members here doing this? If so we would love to know how it's going and what your experience has been. Especially info on accessing medications and general suggestions for happy living.
Thanks for any response!
Mark

 

[Trysha]

Hello MS
Welcome to the forum.
I cannot answer your questions but no doubt there will be a member along who may be able to.
Best wishes
Trysha

 

[David]

Hi Mark and welcome

I did a check and nobody on the forum has signed up for a Panama support group. But I wouldn't be surprised if we have an expat or two living somewhere else.

 

[tots]

Tummyache lives most of the year in Panama.
You may want to send a private message. I
am sure you can ask some questions!


Lauren

 

[Angrybird]

I cannot help with this query either I'm afraid but I did just want to say welcome to the forum! I am pleased to hear that your wife is doing well on her current treatment regime and has so far managed to avoid the knife (yay!).

AB
xx

 

[MSFogleman]

Thanks everyone!

We were able to make contact with Tummyache (Linda and Casey) and they are investigating some of our questions re: Crohn's and Panama. If anyone stumbles on this and is looking into moving there send us a PM so we can compare notes.

Have a great week!

 

[Kelly2]

You might want to read this - some useful info:

http://panamaconnections.blogspot.com/2012/03/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-panama.html

Also says that it is very helpful to learn how to speak Spanish as not many people speak English over there.