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A huge thanks goes to nutraxfornerves for compiling and updating this list of medical info and links
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27-Apr-2009 03:57
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US CDC now has a page on Swine Influenza (Flu), including current Health Advisories.Recommendations will help travelers reduce risk of infection and stay healthy.
This is a thread for discussing the current outbreak of swine influenza. Travelers and locals are invited to post updates and other relevant information
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25-Nov-2009 07:29
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I give way, from time tae time, when I think a poster is clearly insane. Should I? Or should I patronise her or him and continue tae post?
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25-Nov-2009 06:27
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Health Map
ProMED mail reports:
Created by infectious disease experts at Boston's Children's Hospital, the site aggregates information and plots visually on a world map infectious disease reports that come from a variety of resources, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, Eurosurveillance, published news reports on the internet, and ProMED mail.
You can choose a disease, a date range and more. It's very current, so won't be too helpful if you are interested in, say, yellow fever in South America, as it covers only the last 30 days. But I discovered, rather to my surprise: "There were ten cases of malaria reported across the United States during the week ending October 10th, four of which occurred in Virginia."
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24-Nov-2009 13:53
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Hi guys -
Does anyone have a good dermatologist in Sydney? Strange breakout on my face for the past few weeks.
Thanks!
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24-Nov-2009 09:57
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24-Nov-2009 23:15
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I usually use bottled water when travelling and carry a small ceramic filter unit (0.2um) with me for emergency (lack of bottles) or for trekkings. Is it wise to use this filter also for purifying the water that comes from taps in hotels or is this risky ? I know that viruses are smaller than 0.2um but might be removed when the water is turbid, they attach to larger particles. But since the water from hotel taps is usually clear, the viruses could pass through. Better to stay with the bottles ?
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22-Nov-2009 21:23
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25-Nov-2009 03:10
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After waiting for a year I am now due for an operation for an open mesh repair of a hernia this Thursday and I now have a stinking cold. Is this likely to prevent the operation? The obvious thing to do would be to phone the hospital and ask. The last time I did so, also with a cold, the operation was cancelled apparently by a non qulaified admissions clerk who recorded that I had phoned to cancel the operation. This time I would prefer that it went ahead if possible. Also out of the blue I have a letter advising that I need a CT abdominal scan afterwards. There is no information as to why and I am getting a little fed up with the lack of communication and information. Again any advice please?
I'm in the UK and under the NHS which I generally approve of. The medicine might be good but the lack of communication and delays are not.
Any advice please?
Regards Rory
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22-Nov-2009 16:48
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25-Nov-2009 05:42
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Hi everyone!
I'm just wondering if anyone has/ does travel with severe food allergies? I have before and I generally find it pretty tough at first, being around totally different foods that you aren't used to, but I eventually get used to it. Anyone have any tips or suggestions?
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21-Nov-2009 23:46
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23-Nov-2009 04:49
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Tomorrow will be the 'official' last day of my MeningoA vaccine for meningitis given to me in 2006. I've had meningitis vaccines prior to that date too - found one given in 1994 and I'm sure there were others prior between 1994 & 2006.
I went to get the prescribed drug from my pharmacy but in France I've discovered that it's now only available in the hospital where I get my Yellow Fever vaccine, 125km away. This hospital only accepts calls for their tropical medicine department on Monday & Thursday mornings now. Rang them on Thursday afternoon & said I just needed the vaccine not an appointment but they wouldn't listen. As I had to drive the 125km yesterday I wanted to pick it up!
So now I'm in a situation where I don't have the vaccine, don't have time to drive there to get it between now & my departure in 2 weeks. My question is - with all the previous vaccines I've had f...
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20-Nov-2009 09:15
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23-Nov-2009 06:26
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How does everyone get enough water when travelling? I've come across a few issues, like not having a clean glass, not having immediate or easy access to water, not being able to drink the water, or not carrying water with me (my fault yes).
At home I probably don't drink enough water, but I notice that when I travel I hardly ever drink any, which is probably worse for me. I def don't wanna get sick. At home I also have a bit pitcher of lemonade Crystal Light since it tastes better than water and still hydrates me. I bought some of the travel Crystal Light sticks too to put in water. I think this will help on my next trip (thanksgiving). I'm trying to reach that 8 glass a day goal.
So what do y'all do? Any tips?
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19-Nov-2009 23:22
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albachick »
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20-Nov-2009 09:15
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Hi guys,
I have read through various threads regarding the issue of the rabies jab for South America. It seems that most people are of the opinion you don't need vaccinated before travel unless you are in a high risk group - eg. working with animals, living in rural areas away from medical attention, trekker, cave dweller...
My question is, when you say "trekker" does that cover the Inca Trail? I know this may sound like a really daft question but if you are out on an Inca trail for like 5 days then how far are you from medical attention? Presumably more than 24-48 hours no? Apparently if bitten it is essential that you seek medical care without delay.
Maybe I'm being paranoid here but normally I wouldn't get the vaccine as the chances of being bitten by a wild animal are slim, however, after reading some horror threads on this site I am now starting to panic a teensy little ...
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18-Nov-2009 13:04
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travel0r »
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23-Nov-2009 04:59
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Hello,
In a few weeks I'll be traveling to Nigeria, Ibadan to be more specific. I will not only stay in the city, I'll also be going to a quarry.
The thing is, I'm not so keen on medicines. So now I am wondering, do I really need all those pills and vaccinations? And if I do, which products do you specifically recommend? I am afraid that if I would ask a doctor, he will just try to sell me a product, instead of really knowing what the specific situation is in Nigeria and really judging in my best interest.
Thanks in advance!
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18-Nov-2009 01:14
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18-Nov-2009 01:14
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Hi everyone,
I'm hoping someone might be able to offer me some advice. I'm currently planning to go on a round-the-world trip commencing March 1 2010 for 12 months visiting the USA, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Bali and Thailand. I haven't booked my ticket yet, I'm hoping to do so in the next few weeks, as I wanted to sound out a few people about my situation first as I'm worried it might be a little tricky.
Apologies in advance for the graphic and sensitive nature of the detail I'm about to go in to but I just wanted to paint as full a picture as possible in the hope someone might be able to advise me. On July 1 this year I was admitted to hospital to have abnormal, pre-cancerous (grade CIN2) cells removed from my cervix. The cells were removed entirely and I received a letter from the hospital shortly afterwards informing me I should need no further treatment. However, I mus...
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18-Nov-2009 00:35
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From the NYTimes:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/health/17cancer.html?_r=1&hp
I was recommended to make a mammography once a yearsince age 40ish...
Why is it changed now? Does anyone know what makes the difference?
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12-Nov-2009 04:42
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16-Nov-2009 03:40
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Staying with a friend last weekend I was amazed to watch her cleaning her teeth using warm water (to rinse the brush and rinse out her mouth). She was equally amazed to see me using cold water. We both presumed that everyone does it 'our' way. How does everyone do it?
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12-Nov-2009 04:25
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20-Nov-2009 11:26
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so, i had my wisdom tooth pulled out last night. today my cheek was swollen, is this normal? i once had a normal tooth extracted and it wasn't swollen. i only took antibiotics last night. i had them over from the week before against the abscess and the doc yesterday said i should keep taking the same ones. today was a holiday so i didn't go buy my antibiotics and hoped i could make do without. is there any way to heal without antibiotics?please tell me horrorstories now so that tomorrow i will actually buy these antibiotics. because they are really expensive and i don't know yet whether my social security will pay me back and i might just hope the swollen cheek goes away.
Edited by: mathilda
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10-Nov-2009 01:33
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MrsMonkey »
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13-Nov-2009 02:16
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MrsMonkey »
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Not sure if this counts as a health question or not, but is there anything you can do to stop yourself having unwanted dreams?
I split up with my ex about 8 months ago but I still dream about him almost every night, sometimes waking up in floods of tears because it's not real.
Consciously, I'm pretty much OK with it all and have a lovely new boyfriend so what's the deal? I don't eat cheese, or indeed anything, before bedtime. It's starting to put me off going to sleep.
Thanks everyone
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