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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Just returned a week ago from north Argentina. I was given tablets to take for malaria, a week before going, during and 4 weeks after. Mistakenly I have missed a week since I got back and have started having flu symptoms and upset stomach. I have been treating these normally as didn't think there was a connection and how now discovered they could be early symptoms of malaria.

My question to anyone who may be in the know, can I still take the flu medication and the malaria tablets together? The only warning I can find is not to take then with indigestion remedys.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ask a doctor

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

I will in the morning. Just was hoping for some advice so I can hopefully get some sleep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

NHS Direct

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"NHS Direct"

I wasn't sure they were still operating

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

That's a good shout. Why didn't I think of that!

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago


"NHS Direct

I wasn't sure they were still operating "

they're not .... the service was cut by you know who last march ... their site says to ring 111 for non emergencies now

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

That would explain why I can't get through to them lol.

Loads of info but nothing about mixing the medication with flu remedies. The symptoms are similar so it could just be man flu.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"NHS Direct

I wasn't sure they were still operating

they're not .... the service was cut by you know who last march ... their site says to ring 111 for non emergencies now"

Yes. 111. It's still classed as an NHS direct line.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That would explain why I can't get through to them lol.

Loads of info but nothing about mixing the medication with flu remedies. The symptoms are similar so it could just be man flu. "

I've just tried it. It worked.

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Did they happen to give you any info? I think the bint that I got was on the nhs website that I have already looked at.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Did they happen to give you any info? I think the bint that I got was on the nhs website that I have already looked at. "

It's a medical call centre kind of service, if you will. -

They need your details - symptoms/number/name/DOB etc

A medic they've contacted on your behalf will call you back within fifteen minutes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fingers crossed its only man flu

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"Fingers crossed its only man flu "

Same here. I am one of these freaky people who don't normally get sick. So when I do it's always the full works.

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"Did they happen to give you any info? I think the bint that I got was on the nhs website that I have already looked at.

It's a medical call centre kind of service, if you will. -

They need your details - symptoms/number/name/DOB etc

A medic they've contacted on your behalf will call you back within fifteen minutes

"

I am starting to think this service may have regional variations! Whilst the girl was lovely she was no more help than the website. Unless I want to go to A&E I will have to wait till 8 for the walk in centre to open.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds about standard tbh

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"Sounds about standard tbh"

It's a shame because I started a new job Tuesday and I haven't had a sick day since I broke my arm skiing in 2006. Now 72 hours into a new job I may be having to take one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Sounds about standard tbh

It's a shame because I started a new job Tuesday and I haven't had a sick day since I broke my arm skiing in 2006. Now 72 hours into a new job I may be having to take one "

There is something doing the rounds at the moment, so hopefully it is only that you have, it's knock me for the last few weeks.

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"Sounds about standard tbh

It's a shame because I started a new job Tuesday and I haven't had a sick day since I broke my arm skiing in 2006. Now 72 hours into a new job I may be having to take one

There is something doing the rounds at the moment, so hopefully it is only that you have, it's knock me for the last few weeks."

I am hoping that's all it is. From what I can discover malaria can flare up anytime. And I feel like I have been beaten and bruised!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Sounds about standard tbh

It's a shame because I started a new job Tuesday and I haven't had a sick day since I broke my arm skiing in 2006. Now 72 hours into a new job I may be having to take one

There is something doing the rounds at the moment, so hopefully it is only that you have, it's knock me for the last few weeks.

I am hoping that's all it is. From what I can discover malaria can flare up anytime. And I feel like I have been beaten and bruised!"

Similar symptoms, its been through all coughing.

Best get checked out in the morning

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"Sounds about standard tbh

It's a shame because I started a new job Tuesday and I haven't had a sick day since I broke my arm skiing in 2006. Now 72 hours into a new job I may be having to take one

There is something doing the rounds at the moment, so hopefully it is only that you have, it's knock me for the last few weeks.

I am hoping that's all it is. From what I can discover malaria can flare up anytime. And I feel like I have been beaten and bruised!

Similar symptoms, its been through all coughing.

Best get checked out in the morning "

I agree xx

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By *rben112Man
over a year ago

worcester

You probably caught a bug on the plane. Nothing more than that.

Did you run your shower or warm water taps for a while before you got in the shower/ bath. You should always flush the hotwater system if left unused for a week or so. These can build up some nasty bugs. Still need to ask a doc or call nhs direct though

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews

I would also ask your doc for anti sickness tablets. I got a bad cold caused by the plane aircon after a trip to the Philippines and was concerned about vomiting up my malaria tablets.

The anti sickness tabs go between your lip and gum so you're not having to swallow them

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"You probably caught a bug on the plane. Nothing more than that.

Did you run your shower or warm water taps for a while before you got in the shower/ bath. You should always flush the hotwater system if left unused for a week or so. These can build up some nasty bugs. Still need to ask a doc or call nhs direct though"

Fingers crossed that's all it is. I didn't flush anything no. Never heard of that before. But I had some new radiators fitted so everything should of been left on?

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"I would also ask your doc for anti sickness tablets. I got a bad cold caused by the plane aircon after a trip to the Philippines and was concerned about vomiting up my malaria tablets.

The anti sickness tabs go between your lip and gum so you're not having to swallow them"

I will do thanks x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Fingers crossed its only man flu "
Could well be man flu loads around the uk .. Its a bad year for this. Was it nice there.?

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By *inkxRabbitWoman
over a year ago

Mostly in GU24

Malaria causes huge spikes in your temperature, much worse than flu, and a banging headache. Take paracetamol and Ibuprofen and seek medical help.

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By *inkxRabbitWoman
over a year ago

Mostly in GU24

I've had malaria and never had a recurrence ((( searching for wood in the bath! )))

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"Fingers crossed its only man flu Could well be man flu loads around the uk .. Its a bad year for this. Was it nice there.?"

Yeah I know it's my hope that it is lol.

Argentina is awesome! Everyone should go! Just remember to take the anti malarial tablets when you visit.

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By *limBobStretchedPants OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"I've had malaria and never had a recurrence ((( searching for wood in the bath! )))"

Took your advice and doses up on flu remedies and now waiting to be seen at a walk in center again as there was no GP available.

Imagining you in the bath does make me feel better though lol

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