Why won't you state your exact position on this issue?
some people have one "exact position" that they believe applies to everyone - irrespective of personal circumstances, medical history, previous experience with anti-malarials and bite prevention, and likely propensity to adhere to whatever regimens and/or other preventative strategies might be required; regardless of where they're going (and where they'll be going next) and what facilities exist there; and no matter how they'll get there, how they might be evacuated, how long/where they'll stay and what they'll do while in situ
I believe that any such "exact position" is untenable; I think everyone should make their own informed decision - in other words, I think it's a decision that should (indeed, can only) be made on an individual basis
in many cases it'll be a no-brainer; in some cases it'll be a difficult decision that will require in-depth research
personally, FWIW, I would take anti-malarials in some circumstances, and not in others
again, as per reply #25 I ask: please can you give an example of one of my posts that is contributing to your confusion?
also, just out of curiosity - can anyone please provide a link to anything I've posted on this topic which they find to be in any way inaccurate, misleading, or unhelpful?
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That's the best advice that can be given, it is a situational decision. Perhaps such a statement can be frustrating for someone looking for a clearcut answer, but the fact is that there is no clear yes or no response. As difficult as it can be for some people, you have to take the information, discard the obviously fruity (no pun intended with regard to Pine Apple's post), and then make your personal decision based on the info remaining (plugged in to your personal situation).
fair enough, Steve; thanks.
From the vast majority of inquiries/OPs on this branch over the last few years about taking the meds, or the cost of the meds in Bkk, I would still tell these mostly short-time tourists that they're better off just preventing mozzie bites. This will not only reduce the chance of contracting malaria even further than it's almost nonexistent occurrence rate for tourists in Thailand, but it will also reduce the chance of their contracting Dengue Fever, which is much more prevalent and which has no "cure", and will also reduce sand flea bites, which tend to itch a lot more than mozzie bites and result in infections.
no matter how much sunblock u put on there is a limit to how much time u can spend in the sun. factor 20 is about a nano stronger than factor 12.
two hours sounds like way too long a time to spend in the sun under any circumstances.
not that i'm all for conventional medicines - have a look at blueturtlegroup.com.
Jesus, Eamon2002, that is really awful. Does your doctor directly attribute the skin cancer to the sunburn? And the sunburn to the doxy? Reason enough to stay away from it.
Anyway, I wish you a full recovery.
re reply #36 - have a look at blueturtlegroup.com
for more on the blueturtlegroup scam, see: homeopathic malaria remedies FAQ thread
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re reply #37 - Does your doctor directly attribute the skin cancer to the sunburn? And the sunburn to the doxy? Reason enough to stay away from it.
that's the same as saying: "Does your doctor directly attribute the skin cancer to the sunburn? And you can get sunburn in South-East Asia? Reason enough to stay away from South-East Asia.</b></i>
FWIW / without prejudice: Ayahuasca in Peru
Steve252, he was saying that despite slathering SPF20 over himself he got a horrible sunburn. Which he seemed to be saying was due to the doxy. Then again, I just read the link you provided and I see what you're getting at.
...not to mention the fact that skin cancer would have been caused by a collection of events, both genetic and environmental and chemical, over a long period of time. One sunburn ain't gonna do it. Also, doxycycline is a very widely-prescribed drug and has been in use for many decades, there are no widespread reports of severe side effects.
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