Malaria symptoms after all these years?

Post by **Alagrl** » December 6, 2005, 6:21 am

Some advice needed here: My husband continues to have occasional episodes of unexplained chills, fever, shakes...it lasts a day or so, then goes away. Does anyone else who spent time in Thailand (or SE Asia) 30-odd years ago experience this, and could this be long-term aftereffects of malaria? It flared again on our trip to Udon in November, with the heat difference from home.

valentine · Post by **valentine** » December 6, 2005, 6:46 am

Once the malaria virus gets into the blood stream you are open to repeated attacks for the rest of your days. Not normally serious though as the bodies own immune system builds to combat it.
If your husband is having real problems consult a Dr quickly as these are also the same symptoms as the latest strain of avian flu, which is prevalent in parts of Thailand right now.Hope not

Post by **Alagrl** » December 6, 2005, 6:58 am

Val,

Thanks...I was pretty sure malaria was one of those "once you've been infected, you're stuck with it forever" situations. And this has been going on for years -- not serious but, as I said, weird and doesn't seem to be explained by anything else.

Those damn mosquitos in Thailand make the Gulf Coast sub-tropical bugs I grew up with look microscopic in comparison! I guess sometimes the call of nature requires that you just have to leave the mosquito net.

valentine · Post by **valentine** » December 6, 2005, 7:31 pm

The mosquito you must watch out for, is rather large, normally comes out in the day time, and inhabits forest or farm land areas. The Thais call it "Yung lai". Its bite makes you initially feel as though you have the flu bug, don't be deceived, get hospital treatment immediately. It goes on to cause an anemia like illness. If not treated , first you go yellow then the liver packs up, in young and very old, can be fatal.
For ordinary bites, the itching can be reduced by rubbing on Tiger balm, don't worry it contains no animal products despite its name.

Post by **lee** » December 7, 2005, 10:08 am

valentine wrote:The mosquito you must watch out for, is rather large, normally comes out in the day time, and inhabits forest or farm land areas. The Thais call it "Yung lai".

It also has black and white stripes and is usually found in the above and around stagnant water. It

Post by **banpaeng** » December 8, 2005, 8:33 am

can someone tell me what Tiger Balm won't cure by Thai standards?

valentine · Post by **valentine** » December 8, 2005, 9:18 am

Impotence!!!?

Post by **wansman** » December 8, 2005, 9:28 am

Tiger balm is another surprise that was packed in my suitcase without my knowledge for me to find after I arrived home one time. Have to admit, I like the feel and the smell but if I rub some on at bedtime I can't get to sleep.

Post by **banpaeng** » December 8, 2005, 9:52 am

valentine wrote:Impotence!!!?

Mr. Valentine,

Maybe you are right but you will get a warm feeling.

Post by **arjay** » December 8, 2005, 9:58 am

I've read many bad things about Tiger Balm though. I can't remember where, but will try and find out, and it is very strong. If I use it on my upper body it makes me dizzy.

Post by **wansman** » December 8, 2005, 10:17 am

banpaeng wrote:
valentine wrote:Impotence!!!?
Mr. Valentine,

Maybe you are right but you will get a warm feeling.

you just need to rub it in the right spot

valentine · Post by **valentine** » December 8, 2005, 10:28 am

Now we know what happens on those cold lonely nights in Virgina Beach. Never mind you will soon be here. Have a nice trip!!

Post by **kakariki** » December 9, 2005, 2:30 pm

Hi all
I got a serious bout of malaria while living in Papua NewGuinea 30 years ago and for about 20 years afterwards, I would get a relapse about every 3 years which appeared similar to flu symptoms and would knock me for six. I haven't had it for about 10 years now and I still have my fingers crossed.
Barry

Mr. Bean · Post by **Mr. Bean** » December 12, 2005, 1:44 am

valentine wrote:The mosquito you must watch out for, is rather large, normally comes out in the day time, and inhabits forest or farm land areas. The Thais call it "Yung lai". Its bite makes you initially feel as though you have the flu bug, don't be deceived, get hospital treatment immediately. It goes on to cause an anemia like illness. If not treated , first you go yellow then the liver packs up, in young and very old, can be fatal.
For ordinary bites, the itching can be reduced by rubbing on Tiger balm, don't worry it contains no animal products despite its name.

Try taking Vitamin B-1. You will find that the little buggers won't even bite you. There is a very strong oder that they only smell and they don't even bother biting.

Post by **wansman** » December 12, 2005, 2:00 am

oldman7243 wrote:Try taking Vitamin B-1. You will find that the little buggers won't even bite you. There is a very strong oder that they only smell and they don't even bother biting.

With the potential for me to be there almost the entire time from now until June I just today took my first of 23 weekly doses of Mefloquine.

OM, you sure that only the mosquitoes smell the B-1? I don't want to get there and have Waen tell me I "make bad smell" Do you know the dosage to keep them away (the mosquitoes)? I currently take a daily multivitamin from GNC that has 50 mg of B-1. Makes me feel good but the B-1 makes me pee "highlighter yellow". get them by the 240 count jar for about USD $35.

Post by **yorkman** » December 12, 2005, 3:14 am

Just use Marmite!!! twice a day. Nothing comes near you....including your TW/TG

You can use externally as an extra precaution if wish.....never tried it so no guarantee (Ohhhh I do not want that picture in my head, a farang wandering around Udon covered head to toe in Marmite) First to do it gets a beer!

John