I would recommend staying away from Imodium and other such meds on trips like this if at all possible. I know it is more than uncomfortable but if the revenge is due to a bacteria, you want to get it out as quickly as possible. One of the reasons the symptom keep returning may be because the Imodium never let the body completely expell the pathogen. Also always remember to complete the recommended dose of any antibiotic. By taking only 1-2 doses, you are allowing the pathogen to become a super-bug and it will be immune to the same antibiotic the next time. Cipro may be the exception. Fortunately for us travelers, the pathogens in these remote locations have not been exposed to antibiotics therefore making them very responsive to 1-2 doses. Unfortunately for those who will remain living in these remote areas....the pathogens we have left behind most likely will not respond to their available antibiotics. It is the whole whiteman vs. the indian thing all over again. But the best defense against any pathogen is good handwashing! Sing the ABC song whild washing your hands so that you know you have done a decent job removing most pathogens. But NO toe tapping at the urinals guys!
OK...I will step down from my soapbox now..I agree with the above requests...enough about poo. Post more picks and show me what other great things I missed by taking off in a different direction.
Delores
OK...I will step down from my soapbox now..I agree with the above requests...enough about poo. Post more picks and show me what other great things I missed by taking off in a different direction.
Delores