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Lily
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 23:35:28
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| I don't really know - but I don't think you should!! |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Sep 2007 : 08:25:50
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Malaria tablets should ONLY be taken on the advice of a doctor. Preferably a doctor who knows your medical history. I get maralone in UK from ASDA or TESCOS. I have taken them for several years without any problems.
Sab and Lily I use BOOTS annual insurance. Get lots of 'points' on my loyalty card. 
As a woman travelling alone I like the security of staying in a hotel with a reception. I love swimming and like the pool facilities. I suppose 'you pay your money and make your choice'. Obviously if I was going for many weeks I would need to stay somewhere cheap, but for one week I like the hotel.
Sab, I travel with Gambia experience when I go with the students as we need their backup as part of the risk assessment and to reassure parents.(The pupils are 16/17/18)
When I go alone I go on the internet and look for flights, but because I am a teacher and restricted to school holidays it is never very cheap for me!  |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2007 : 10:01:49
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| janko he should try lastminute.com or any internet site, last minute deals could be good for a first timer he should stay senegambia, or kololi at least he wold not be alone. |
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 06 Sep 2007 : 16:20:47
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Thank you Jambo.
He is flying with a regular and has to make his own accommodation arrangements. You know, students generally do not have much cash. He is staying 3 weeks.a |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2007 : 11:19:39
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Janko - I have sent you private e mail re two accom. as one number is private mobile.
alternatively, www.gambiatouristsupport.com then on side menu GTS member accomodation to view £80per week - 002204462476 office hours -e-mail Francis @GETSuk.org
www.GETSuk.org (Gambia Education & Teaching Support) up-to-date accomodation news on latest newsletter.
Have good weekend,
sab.
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The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2007 : 13:20:57
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| Thanks Sab, good info. to start with |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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briana
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Posted - 07 Sep 2007 : 18:00:26
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| Hey all, I'm thinking of going to the Gambia in March or April. I was looking at the flythomascook website. For a flight in March it was going to total 397 pounds. Does it really get cheaper as the summer goes on? Also, is it good to try to wait as long as possible before buying the tickets in general so prices will get cheaper closer to the flight date, or do flights to Banjul ever get totally full? |
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2007 : 21:57:41
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| Easter School holidays around 18th March - so expect the flights full & expensive. |
The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2007 : 22:20:18
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| I finish school for Easter on 14th March for 2 weeks. We go back on 31st March. Those 2 weeks will be expensive and full. |
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2007 : 14:29:08
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By Tapa; Sab, I buy one weeks malaria tablets in the UK then buy doxycline from any Stop Step Pharmacy in The Gambia- They cost around £2 per week-It would be interesting to know what u all think about this ?
When buying from a foreign pharmacy – do you get the Patient Information Leaflet?
If no, were you told to continue taking doxycycline for a further four weeks after you returned home? For the tourist the most common way of malaria taking hold of you is to either not take or forget to take your tablets AFTER you have returned home. It is easy to do this because once you are home the danger seems faraway.
In fact, it is crucial that you take the tablets for least four weeks after you have returned, because the pills aren’t effective until the parasite has been released from the liver.
How do you recognize a fake medication?
WHO reports of between 10 & 30% of medicines on sale to be fake.
The Lancet stated that up to 40% of products containing artesunate an anti-malarial drug contained no active ingredients.
The Gambia last November attempted to crack down on fake pharmacists, (excluding The President)
Officers found pharmacists operating without license, license forgery and employing unqualified personnel, plus expired drugs.
Expired Doxycycline can cause a syndrome that will bring about kidney damage.
Your Health Insurance, if you take one out, what does the exclusions state?
You must do your best to avoid illnesses, accidents and injuries? In the small print somewhere, they always state that – but can turn the words around.
Does over-the-counter doxycycline from a foreign pharmacist in a foreign country cover the insurance companies above sentence, when you knew that you had not taken adequate medication with you, advised by British Travel Association or Foreign & Commonwealth Office – which the Insurances companies use to the last word should you have to make a claim for illness!
Your messing with your body interchanging your medication - you should check it out as different compounds have a different effect on the reproduction of the parasite.
I'll stay with prescribed Maralone brought here, and hope it's genuine!
Stay safe...
sab |
The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
Edited by - sab on 09 Sep 2007 14:46:11 |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2007 : 17:34:18
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| i don't take tablets prefer to use citronella natural rememdies bought locally. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2007 : 20:10:22
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That is VERY dangerous. The number of cases of Malaria in UK citizens is on the increase.
It might be ok to risk it at the coast, but inland you should take medication.
How would you get home if you got ill? You better be rich, because I bet your insurance wouldnt cover you! |
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tapalapa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Sep 2007 : 22:07:32
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Thanks Sab, I have learnt my lesson well- do u know anymore about Kidney dammage caused by out of date Doxycycline coz it just so happens I start a series of tests on Thursday for exactly that- Kidney Damage !
I will certainly tell the hospital what I have been taking- I still have some Doxycycline left over so I will take them with me- If u have any more info. it will be very much appreciated
Best wishes and thank u again
Tapa
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Originally posted by sab
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By Tapa; Sab, I buy one weeks malaria tablets in the UK then buy doxycline from any Stop Step Pharmacy in The Gambia- They cost around £2 per week-It would be interesting to know what u all think about this ?
When buying from a foreign pharmacy – do you get the Patient Information Leaflet?
If no, were you told to continue taking doxycycline for a further four weeks after you returned home? For the tourist the most common way of malaria taking hold of you is to either not take or forget to take your tablets AFTER you have returned home. It is easy to do this because once you are home the danger seems faraway.
In fact, it is crucial that you take the tablets for least four weeks after you have returned, because the pills aren’t effective until the parasite has been released from the liver.
How do you recognize a fake medication?
WHO reports of between 10 & 30% of medicines on sale to be fake.
The Lancet stated that up to 40% of products containing artesunate an anti-malarial drug contained no active ingredients.
The Gambia last November attempted to crack down on fake pharmacists, (excluding The President)
Officers found pharmacists operating without license, license forgery and employing unqualified personnel, plus expired drugs.
Expired Doxycycline can cause a syndrome that will bring about kidney damage.
Your Health Insurance, if you take one out, what does the exclusions state?
You must do your best to avoid illnesses, accidents and injuries? In the small print somewhere, they always state that – but can turn the words around.
Does over-the-counter doxycycline from a foreign pharmacist in a foreign country cover the insurance companies above sentence, when you knew that you had not taken adequate medication with you, advised by British Travel Association or Foreign & Commonwealth Office – which the Insurances companies use to the last word should you have to make a claim for illness!
Your messing with your body interchanging your medication - you should check it out as different compounds have a different effect on the reproduction of the parasite.
I'll stay with prescribed Maralone brought here, and hope it's genuine!
Stay safe...
sab
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 10:47:21
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citronella, is made locally and you put on your skin it is a locally amde skin replenent, not taken internall, it works the same way as mosquito spray you buy here for a small fortune.
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 10:50:30
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I'm pleased that it has been highlighted to you before your appointment on Thursday.
Medical profession initially go on history - then carry out laboratory tests accordingly.
It would not be expected that you have taken doxycycline without the knowledge of your doctor (as if a hospital in UK had prescribed it info would have been sent to your GP)
So you should inform them – including your urology consultant explaining that it is possible you may have taken expired or counterfeit medication from a country with ineffective drug regulations.
Had you told your GP, then he could well be sending you to a consultant for different type of tests.
It may have nothing to do with your problems but could be a crucial starting point.
Doxycycline is part of the tetracycline family of drugs that UK people are more familiar with.
Fanconi-type syndrome related to expired drugs.
I have left a message in your bantaba message box.
Best wishes with your appointment.
Sab.
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The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
Edited by - sab on 11 Sep 2007 11:01:02 |
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