husband went snorkeling in sosua bay yesterday, this morning was a little sick ,did not want to eat all day, about 1 hr ago had a slice of toast and within less than 5 mins brought it all back going to pharmacy tomorrow morning ,what to ask for please.staying in apartments in sosua,making him drink water thank you inadvance
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I don't know anything about your husband's medical history or any sensitivities to antibiotics. I'm not a doctor. I'd suspect a bacteria cause but who know what's in the water in Sosua bay besides fecal chloroform.
I'd recommend he see a doctor. Some tests can ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. If you just want to roll the dice, you could try:
1) Norfloxacin 400 mg twice daily for 4 days - Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sun while taking this medication. Avoid taking antacids or other products that contain calcium, iron or zinc less than 2 hours before or less than 2 hours after taking this medication.
2) Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 4 days - Medication should be taken with plenty of water. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sun while taking this medication.
If significant improvement doesn't occur in 2 days, see a doctor.
Good luck.
I'd recommend he see a doctor. Some tests can ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. If you just want to roll the dice, you could try:
1) Norfloxacin 400 mg twice daily for 4 days - Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sun while taking this medication. Avoid taking antacids or other products that contain calcium, iron or zinc less than 2 hours before or less than 2 hours after taking this medication.
2) Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 4 days - Medication should be taken with plenty of water. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sun while taking this medication.
If significant improvement doesn't occur in 2 days, see a doctor.
Good luck.
Sounds like what my kids and wife get once yr quick poop test at cmc will tell within 2 hrs...if you eat out at restaurants a lot eventually you will get bit by unclean cooking situation.. and from all flooding lately Sousa bay is not the best to be in first week 
All best good luck
All best good luck
the only person you should listen to is an M.D. not me or the respected posters who gave you good advice. May I endorse the common sense choice of hydrating with pedialyte or another nutritive beverage such as chicken soup. listen to your doctor, nurse or np. do not pay any heed to dumbo gringos like me on the internet. sounds like yor instinct is spot on. go to s doctor. If it stays down it's good for you.
good luck. the health of 95%(fake news) of men is in the hands of women. let us know how it turns out. or inward or whatever direction this illness takes.
good luck. the health of 95%(fake news) of men is in the hands of women. let us know how it turns out. or inward or whatever direction this illness takes.
It won't hurt to go to pharmacy and ask what they recommend. There are some good over the counter stomach remedies available in the DR. You take it and feel much better within a half a day. Don't wait till you get home. It's inexpensive and effective.
and no place better to ask than RD...
Off island doctors are less informed.
My wife has rec'd better , faster cures for stomach ills here than anywhere.
Some are more prone than others - but all experience something from time to time
Off island doctors are less informed.
My wife has rec'd better , faster cures for stomach ills here than anywhere.
Some are more prone than others - but all experience something from time to time
After it rains, the runoff deposits large amounts fecal material, garbage and bacteria into the oceans. The reef protected nature of Sosua Bay slows the natural cleansing process than occurs on a more open beach such as in Cabarete for example.
For up to a week or two following a significant inflow of contaminated runoff from the land, expect the water quality in Sosua Bay to be less than it usually is. If you swim and swallow some water, don't clean your hands before eating or have open cuts or scrapes you can expect an increased risk of infection or GI illness.
For up to a week or two following a significant inflow of contaminated runoff from the land, expect the water quality in Sosua Bay to be less than it usually is. If you swim and swallow some water, don't clean your hands before eating or have open cuts or scrapes you can expect an increased risk of infection or GI illness.
Ron Barcelo before and after a swim kills all bacteria or so I tell myself. After a heavy rain - increase dosages.
Been swimming in Sosua Bay for years no problem. Eat lettuce, tomatoes,onions or near anything uncooked I am sick. I need to rinse all uncooked food in mild bleach solution and rinse well and all good. DR has all kinds of bacterial and virus just waiting for an unsuspecting gringo. Dominicans have a natural immunity and are unfazed. Some great advice already given
If your hubby is still vomiting/diarrhea, I would very much recommend electrolyte replacement such as Gatorade. Too much water without other nutrients can be bad. Also, try gravol ( diphenhydrinate) which will curb the nausea and make him sleepy. Obviously it wont't solve whatever the underlying illness is but it will get you home on the plane much easier!