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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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05-Dec-2009 04:50
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Josephtenzin »
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05-Dec-2009 22:24
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Does anyone know if individuals taking medication for hypertension can take daimox to conteract the effects of high altitude?
Thank you,
Josephtenzin
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04-Dec-2009 13:56
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04-Dec-2009 23:58
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Hi,
My husband was diagnosed with bipolar disorder earlier this year. We've been together for about 8 years and have always enjoyed travelling together, and have travelled and worked in several countries over the years, including the developing world. It's something we'd hoped to do again at some point, but now we're not sure how it would work as travel insurance seems to be a big issue. Is there anyone out there who has been able to get travel insurance with bipolar disorder? We're based in NZ, so if anyone knows any insurance providers in NZ who might provide insurance, that would be even better. Thanks very much.
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02-Dec-2009 19:38
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04-Dec-2009 19:45
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OK, I know the answer to this post is the bleeding obvious "go see your doctor", but humour me for a minute.
What kind of heart condition would NOT show up in a stress/echoECG test? I've had one of those and the only thing they found was a slight fibrillation, which the specialist didn't seem to think was important. However, I am getting odd symptoms (no crushing pain or breathlessness, just hard-to-describe feelings of discomfort and slight nausea). Anything to worry about, or is it likely to be caused by the fibrillation? Yes, yes, I'm going to the doctor soon.
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02-Dec-2009 11:50
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TravelbugUSA »
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02-Dec-2009 22:19
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qwovadis »
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Right now I am sitting in front of a radiator, sitting on a heating pad and bundled up in layers of clothing.
My face is so hot that my cheeks and forehead look like I am sun burned, yet my nose is still super cold.
I guess maybe I have a circulation problem in my face? I know my nose is the farthest thing out from my face,
but the temperature difference seems a little extreme. My ears almost never get cold, even uncovered with my
hair completely pulled back. My nose is the first thing to get cold, then my feet, then my hands. I can't blame this on
a cold or flu, because it has been happening for at least a few years. No one else in my family has this issue, and my
nose isn't any larger than anyone else's!
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01-Dec-2009 10:34
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Hey,
i'd like to ask, have any of you ever met or heard of somebody developing psychosis because of smoking pot during their travels? The trigger is supposed to be the combination of thc together with the overwhelming experience.
I really don't want to go into the whole dispute about pot causing everything including your legs falling off, only that my housemate's psychiatrist sent me a message saying he keeps attending cases of people who got shipped back home from countries like India because they turned all crazy over there after doing whatever it is people do there. So I'd like to know whether also somebody else has heard or seen a case like that.
Thank you for all your insights.
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30-Nov-2009 06:28
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except for the obviosu, simplistic answer "lack of sleep" is there a more elaborate one to the question "what causes dark rings around the eyes"? i wonder cos i know a girl who has the vilest, red-cloggy rings under her eyes.
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28-Nov-2009 21:58
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I've been traveling for the last 6 weeks and have been getting a ton of bites that I'm not sure if I should be worried about.
The worst incident was in Fukuoka, Japan, when I woke up with around 40 bites. Most were clumped together on my arms and lower back so I assume it was bedbugs.
Second incident was in Busan, Korea when I had about 8 bites, all close to each other and on part of my arm that was covered (except when I was sleeping). Probably also bedbugs, right?
Now I am in Beijing, China and have 5 bites on my hands. I am guessing these are mosquito bites because my hands are the only thing that have been uncovered. Are mosquito bites something I should be worried about?
I don't know how to prevent any of this. I am wearing long sleeves and pants during the day, and at hostels I am checking the sheets and mattress before I sleep. I don't know what else I can do. Any ...
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28-Nov-2009 09:01
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28-Nov-2009 23:03
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qwovadis »
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Hi,
I'm totally confused by the Australian govt website's information on what medication can be brought into the country, and what individual travellers have to do to bring controlled or banned medication in, so if anyone has information, I'd be grateful, as I have to come over from the UK for work for 3 months.
1. My UK doctor prescribes co-proxamol for pain relief for when nothing else works. I believe it's related to codeine, which seems to be banned
2. I take seretide asthma medication - it contains steroids and I'm not sure if they're allowed.
3. The only antibiotic that gets rid of my chest infections is Moxifloxacin but it's banned to bring any antibiotics into Oz. Is it prescribed in Oz?
For the above the Govt website it confusing over whether I need to apply for an import permit or whether just a prescription from my doc is enough
many thanks
cheers
G
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25-Nov-2009 06:27
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26-Nov-2009 04:38
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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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26-Nov-2009 14:37
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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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27-Nov-2009 11:25
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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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rorygemwriter »
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27-Nov-2009 09:30
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rorygemwriter »
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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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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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Kira »
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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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jaqenrue »
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23-Nov-2009 06:26
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aidoc »
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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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