I'm confused :( Malaria in Goa

goangoangone · Oct 23rd, 2007, 22:26

There were more cases this year. I knew a couple of locals who got it. They're OK. Nobody I know takes anything. I took Doxycycline through the monsoon.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...r/a682063.html

atala · Oct 23rd, 2007, 22:50

You can prevent it quite well, according to some, by taking Colloidal Silver.

http://www.all-natural.com/silver-1.html

edwardseco · Oct 23rd, 2007, 22:55

I still prefer hanging a strand of garlic cloves around my neck and it prevents werewolves too. Seriously, Nick's advice is a classic. Take it seriously as it does happen

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Nick-H · Oct 24th, 2007, 00:21

Extended use of Coloidal silver causes blindness (and turns your skin blue-grey; Wilkie Collins wrote a novel featuring this effect!). Not every natural substance is good for you!

Please google for more information on this one; it is something I researched years back, and do not remember details now.

Coloidal silver was consigned to the rubbish bin when what we now know as antibiotics came into use --- many would say that it should stay there!

The garlic is good against vampires too, the ideal method being to chew a whole clove well --- and then breathe on them

atala · Oct 24th, 2007, 00:26

You have to take it by the pound to have that effect, it is said.

Minnesota · Oct 24th, 2007, 04:58

I like this article, written by an MD: "Colloidal Silver: Risk Without Benefit." http://www.quackwatch.org/01Quackery.../silverad.html

Nick's advice seems best to me, too: if one contracts a serious illness (like malaria), one should go see a doctor.

Nick-H · Oct 24th, 2007, 05:07

That's the one I read!

I used to go to a dental practice that embraced 'alternative' or 'complimentary' medicines (and very good dentists they were too

) --- they used it as an antiseptic on wounds, ad I've used it for mouth and throat infections. Can't say I found it to be any kind of miracle cure*, but anyway I gave it a try. Decided not to use it internally after reading the above.

*tincture of myrrh my favourite for that. Extract of Paprika is good too, but just too painful

!

Quote:

if one contracts a serious illness (like malaria), one should go see a doctor.

You need to start with a doctor: even he is unlikely to be able to definitely diagnose malaria without sending you for the blood test.

I once read ---- the only symptom that is definately not malaria is pregnancy.

Hey! What about a broken leg? but point taken anyway

edwardseco · Oct 24th, 2007, 11:32

Another natural substance is petroleum. Some of my extremely distant relations in northern Canada use that to get high on. They drink it (not a recommensation)! It doesn't take too long for the brain damage to mask the symptoms and they die in a couple of years anyway. But, I digress... as is my want on the infinite malaria questions..

kalbarri · Oct 25th, 2007, 22:08

both those places would be perfect in march. i would also suggest to venture north along a path above the beach at varkala as there are some lovely places to stay where there are no cliffs and a town about 8ks north where a river comes down to the ocean. also accommodation there. you can walk all the way along the path and beach. the best eating places are at varkala proper, fish and prawn meals, fresh baked bread and cakes etc. would like to go to kovalum, myself at that time. it was too crowded when i last went there but it has an area for snorkelling.

Inna · Oct 25th, 2007, 22:10

Oh thanks a mil Aran. I'll definitely check that website out!
See you in India

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aran

Hi Inni,

I'm in Ireland too and heading off to India too and was wondering about the malaria thing too

I took anitmalarials (not sure which ones) in Thailand and it made me so sick I couldn't do it for more than a day so I'm realy not sure what to do either.

I'm going into the Tropical Medical Bureau in Dublin next month to see what they say. I feel they might be more trustworthy on the subject than a regular GP. They have clinics all over Ireland so it might be worth checking them out http://www.tmb.ie

thanks for information and also for your warning

cliff doesn't really suit me, so I'll have to look for something else. but thanks anyways!
and yes, I'm looking for your yoga classes because I've never been trained.

Quote:

Originally Posted by freespirit123

Hi Inna....
I see from your original post you'll be travelling to India in March...so tourist season will be pretty much dying down by then...so you could try Kovolam, if it's not your cup of tea you could catch a train to Varkala, takes less than an hour from Trivandrum. My preference in Kerala would definately be Varkala, althrough I'll warn you the beach is at the bottom of a cliff!! effort when your baked out.
Do you have your own yoga routine? or are you looking for classes?

atala · Oct 25th, 2007, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnesota

Nick's advice seems best to me, too: if one contracts a serious illness (like malaria), one should go see a doctor.

well that is obvious; without seeing one you would not even know what you had.

Inna · Oct 25th, 2007, 22:16

oh that sounds great!
I'll try to get more information on those towns.
thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalbarri

both those places would be perfect in march. i would also suggest to venture north along a path above the beach at varkala as there are some lovely places to stay where there are no cliffs and a town about 8ks north where a river comes down to the ocean. also accommodation there. you can walk all the way along the path and beach. the best eating places are at varkala proper, fish and prawn meals, fresh baked bread and cakes etc. would like to go to kovalum, myself at that time. it was too crowded when i last went there but it has an area for snorkelling.

kalbarri · Oct 25th, 2007, 22:19

my above response not inreferenvce to you edwardseco. sorry, didn't finish reading the thread.
for you,inna.

Chinadolly · Oct 25th, 2007, 22:33

when in Goa last year i was a bit concerned because iwe decided not to take malaria tab, so i went intoa local chemist and spoke to the pharmasist (spelling)she said there was no need as there was no malaria in Goa (at the time).

Whislt in there an elderly man was eves dropping on our converstaion and said in the last 10years of comeing to Goa he had never taken any. so we did'nt take any.

However when we got home i was quite ill with flu like symptems (which i brought back from Goa) and needless to say VERY WORRIED as i thought i had contracted malaria. Yes i was ok,
we are going again in Jan and yes i will be taking Malaria tabs, Its just not worth the stress or risk.

Oh and i think Kerela has a risk of Malaria.

kalbarri · Oct 25th, 2007, 22:44

i was suprised when i got back to australia and came down with malaria. i was told it has a 21 day incubation period, so i must have got it in DELHI.
i didn't take any precaution for kerala, last trip and no probs.

Oct 23rd, 2007, 22:26	#16
goangoangone Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,456	There were more cases this year. I knew a couple of locals who got it. They're OK. Nobody I know takes anything. I took Doxycycline through the monsoon. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...r/a682063.html __________________ GoanGoan......here

Oct 24th, 2007, 00:21	#19
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	Extended use of Coloidal silver causes blindness (and turns your skin blue-grey; Wilkie Collins wrote a novel featuring this effect!). Not every natural substance is good for you! Please google for more information on this one; it is something I researched years back, and do not remember details now. Coloidal silver was consigned to the rubbish bin when what we now know as antibiotics came into use --- many would say that it should stay there! The garlic is good against vampires too, the ideal method being to chew a whole clove well --- and then breathe on them __________________ . IndiaMike Mod Team (The Grumpy One)

Oct 25th, 2007, 22:08	#24
kalbarri kalbarri Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WESTERN australia Posts: 241	i agree... both those places would be perfect in march. i would also suggest to venture north along a path above the beach at varkala as there are some lovely places to stay where there are no cliffs and a town about 8ks north where a river comes down to the ocean. also accommodation there. you can walk all the way along the path and beach. the best eating places are at varkala proper, fish and prawn meals, fresh baked bread and cakes etc. would like to go to kovalum, myself at that time. it was too crowded when i last went there but it has an area for snorkelling.

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atala Senior Member, 8 yrs in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland, just back from India 2008 Posts: 691	You can prevent it quite well, according to some, by taking Colloidal Silver. http://www.all-natural.com/silver-1.html

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,424	I still prefer hanging a strand of garlic cloves around my neck and it prevents werewolves too. Seriously, Nick's advice is a classic. Take it seriously as it does happen ..

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atala Senior Member, 8 yrs in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland, just back from India 2008 Posts: 691	You have to take it by the pound to have that effect, it is said.

Oct 24th, 2007, 04:58	#21
Minnesota Eccentridental Tourist Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the move Posts: 63	I like this article, written by an MD: "Colloidal Silver: Risk Without Benefit." http://www.quackwatch.org/01Quackery.../silverad.html Nick's advice seems best to me, too: if one contracts a serious illness (like malaria), one should go see a doctor.

Oct 24th, 2007, 11:32	#23
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,424	Another natural substance is petroleum. Some of my extremely distant relations in northern Canada use that to get high on. They drink it (not a recommensation)! It doesn't take too long for the brain damage to mask the symptoms and they die in a couple of years anyway. But, I digress... as is my want on the infinite malaria questions..

Oct 25th, 2007, 22:19	#28
kalbarri kalbarri Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WESTERN australia Posts: 241	my above response not inreferenvce to you edwardseco. sorry, didn't finish reading the thread. for you,inna.

Oct 25th, 2007, 22:33	#29
Chinadolly Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk Posts: 153	when in Goa last year i was a bit concerned because iwe decided not to take malaria tab, so i went intoa local chemist and spoke to the pharmasist (spelling)she said there was no need as there was no malaria in Goa (at the time). Whislt in there an elderly man was eves dropping on our converstaion and said in the last 10years of comeing to Goa he had never taken any. so we did'nt take any. However when we got home i was quite ill with flu like symptems (which i brought back from Goa) and needless to say VERY WORRIED as i thought i had contracted malaria. Yes i was ok, we are going again in Jan and yes i will be taking Malaria tabs, Its just not worth the stress or risk. Oh and i think Kerela has a risk of Malaria.

Oct 25th, 2007, 22:44	#30
kalbarri kalbarri Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WESTERN australia Posts: 241	i was suprised when i got back to australia and came down with malaria. i was told it has a 21 day incubation period, so i must have got it in DELHI. i didn't take any precaution for kerala, last trip and no probs.

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