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Tioloco
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Gracias, Doc. Some people can't help but inject negativity. Don't take it personally. I appreciate the reminder to pack some pepto for the next trip
south. Beats wearing a plastic bag on the way to the farmacia. 
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bajabuddha
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Jayzus. 3 pages of bedpan babble in just over 12 hours has to be some kind of record.
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
"The advice and information given on this board about ischemic vs. hemorrhagic strokes was downright deadly. Unless the person is a licensed
professional I would take their comments with a grain of salt. Yet there are always people out there that want to play doctor, often at others'
expense.
You know Buddha you are bordering on defamation here........ you are giving out deadly and grossly incorrect information and could definitely kill a
fellow Nomad with your advice. Please stop playing resident doctor at others' expense.
and, "And this is the guy who is giving serious medical advice without a license!!"
Oh, please. Were you voted by your graduating classmates "Drama Queen", or "Most Likely To Accede"? I went back and re-re-re-read the 'ischemic
stroke' posts; I'd really like to hear your reasoning that it was "downright deadly". And you say I border on defamation? Here are a few of my own
quotes:
"I hope these things help someone catch it early; the key is immediate medical intervention." (on 8/15) This, as in, 'get to a doctor/hospital ASAP.
"i'm by no means a doctor, but I do have a lay knowledge of medicine as well as an extensive history, both family and personal in the matter, so take
what I write with a grain of salt." (on 8/12)
Dra. Janine, my license has expired, but I have been a certified EMT, have been certified in Advanced Red Cross and CPR for over 20 years, and have
been a volunteer Firefighter and on a County Search and Rescue team. I've done hundreds of field medical emergencies. I'm no 'Doctor', but I do have
a love of helping and aiding people in urgent/emergent situations. I've never diagnosed, just tried to give what I know to others in hopes of aiding
them. If you think I've 'damaged' someone, state it; I welcome the corrections so I can learn too. But if you have a wild ingrown hair in your
patootie about me 'playing doctor' I suggest you see a Depilatory Specialist. My advice to you is, "Take two Midols and DON'T call me in the
morning..."
And now for my joke. While touring heaven, a newly-departed arrival was fascinated by an obviously very elderly gentleman with long flowing white
hair and beard to match, dressed in a white lab coat with a stethoscope around his neck and thermometers in his pocket wandering aimlessly in and out
of milling crowds, staring vacantly ahead. The newby asked another, "What's up with that guy??" The other replied, "Oh, him? That's just God.... he
only THINKS he's a doctor".
[Edited on 8-30-2014 by bajabuddha]
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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EnsenadaDr
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BajaBuddha, if you want to continue to carry on giving your medical advice to help others, that is your decision. I don't have the time or
inclination to fight with you. And as a wise person once said, "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."
Have a great weekend.
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micah202
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I'd be more interested to hear about other -preventions- than the typical MD stuff of 'wait till they get sick,,then -blast- the person'  
...Pepto Dismal indeed 
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[Edited on 8-30-2014 by micah202]
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Tioloco
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Don't know if it's true, but I have heard..... If you stay home you really can minimize your exposure to illness. Think I will take my chances and
drown the bug with Pacifico.....
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Tioloco
Don't know if it's true, but I have heard..... If you stay home you really can minimize your exposure to illness. Think I will take my chances and
drown the bug with Pacifico..... |
..be sure to add some lime! 
...from whut I've heard it's best to avoid hospitals when possible--lots of -sick- people there  
[Edited on 8-30-2014 by micah202]
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bajabuddha
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Just a side-note on older traditional medicinal preventatives; in the 19th and early 20th century during British Colonialism the soldiers stationed in
the tropical areas were given a daily 'tonic' consisting of a dose of quinine water, which is highly alkaline, changing the pH of the body chemistry
and reducing mosquito bites, hence reducing malaria. The Officers and Gentry were given their 'tonic' doses with a shot of Gin and a squeeze of lime
in it with ice, hence the origination of...... you guessed it...... the Gin and Tonic. Works for me; at least used to. Today's tonic soda is twice
the sugar content of normal soda pop, so us diabetic types have to eschew the tincture.
Oops, hope I didn't KILL anyone with that info.   
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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greengoes
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bajalearner
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| Quote: | Originally posted by El Vergel
Your joke is uncalled for and damages any reputation a medical professional would have. What was the intent? I ask that you edit your post and delete
information that shows racism, bigotry and a closed mind. Further, there are good and bad in everything, including health care professionals. Your
"joke" was in poor taste and may show how you have used a credential to ascertain "laughter" and more importantly, age. |
This is a good example of someone who might try the pink drink because El Vergel is squirting brown stuff. It is rare that a joke like this has to be
explained but there are those people. KISS...
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bajalearner
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Interesting to learn was a widespread event. I had to endure it last week and 2 friends had it too. My case lasted a week during which time I
rested and used Pepto several times. I did help reduce the problem. Since I was able to stay home and rest, it was tolerable. I hadn't taken Pepto
for many years and this time I found that it helped reduce the problem. I will keep a supply in my fridge (easier to drink when its cold).
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tripledigitken
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Imodium is always in our first aid kit. FOR US, if taken right after the start of symptoms, it will stop them in short order.
YMMV
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Bajajorge
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Over the years of going to Baja I have learned to eat some Jalapeno just prior to leaving for Baja, and then continuing for 1-2 days after arrival.
I eat roasted Jalapeno, but then for a real hefty dose I cut the inner core out of a raw pepper, divide the core crossways in half, or thirds and then
pop the little group of seeds in my mouth and wash it down with the beverage of my choice.
PS-I also keep a bottle of Pepto and Imodium pills on hand at all times while in Baja.
Why do Liberals insist and demand that achievers pay the way for nonachievers who are to lazy to succeed, or are just failures by their own choice?
Criminals prefer unarmed victims, dictators prefer unarmed subjects.
Why do ignorant people continue their blabbering when it only proves to others how stupid they are.
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willardguy
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one of biggest fears has been just settling in for a 2 hour border wait and have the ol' stomach start rumbling!
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalearner
Interesting to learn was a widespread event. I had to endure it last week and 2 friends had it too. My case lasted a week during which time I
rested and used Pepto several times. I did help reduce the problem. Since I was able to stay home and rest, it was tolerable. I hadn't taken Pepto
for many years and this time I found that it helped reduce the problem. I will keep a supply in my fridge (easier to drink when its cold).
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...have you ever tried using carbon tablets-activated charcoal,,,to absorb toxins and bacterial when gastro stuff comes on?
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desertcpl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalearner
Interesting to learn was a widespread event. I had to endure it last week and 2 friends had it too. My case lasted a week during which time I
rested and used Pepto several times. I did help reduce the problem. Since I was able to stay home and rest, it was tolerable. I hadn't taken Pepto
for many years and this time I found that it helped reduce the problem. I will keep a supply in my fridge (easier to drink when its cold).
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...have you ever tried using carbon tablets-activated charcoal,,,to absorb toxins and bacterial when gastro stuff comes on? |
yes about 6 months ago, I got a really bad case of food poisoning, ( here in Yuma) I was given Activated Charcoal,, it was a miracle,
I was told that this is the first line of defense in the ER for over dosing on drugs
we also take along Lomotil when traveling, this seems to stop it in its track also
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
| Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalearner
Interesting to learn was a widespread event. I had to endure it last week and 2 friends had it too. My case lasted a week during which time I
rested and used Pepto several times. I did help reduce the problem. Since I was able to stay home and rest, it was tolerable. I hadn't taken Pepto
for many years and this time I found that it helped reduce the problem. I will keep a supply in my fridge (easier to drink when its cold).
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...have you ever tried using carbon tablets-activated charcoal,,,to absorb toxins and bacterial when gastro stuff comes on? |
yes about 6 months ago, I got a really bad case of food poisoning, ( here in Yuma) I was given Activated Charcoal,, it was a miracle,
I was told that this is the first line of defense in the ER for over dosing on drugs |
...it's amazing how some very simple things can help me keep going,,,and away from the.......... 'doctor'--I'm sure most doctors would agree that's
the best plan 
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absinvestor
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Amazing how a simple paragraph about pepto can cause so much friction. Unbelievable!!
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by absinvestor
Amazing how a simple paragraph about pepto can cause so much friction. Unbelievable!! |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j2F4VcBmeo
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mtgoat666
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doctora,
your advice about using pepto bismal was much better advice than the arm chair internists who pontificated that upset tummy should be treated with
antibiotics and investigated with xray and colonoscopy!
never mind the peanut gallery, they are just nuts! eat them roasted and salted!
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desertcpl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
doctora,
your advice about using pepto bismal was much better advice than the arm chair internists who pontificated that upset tummy should be treated with
antibiotics and investigated with xray and colonoscopy!
never mind the peanut gallery, they are just nuts! eat them roasted and salted! |
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