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Travel Medicine (Expert Forum)
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Answered by
Philip Parks, MD - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, Environmental Health
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston - MA
Questions in the Travel Medicine forum are answered by Dr. Philip D Parks, affiliated with Harvard School of Public Health. Topics covered include disease prevention, finding a doctor abroad, food and water safety, illness and injury abroad, mosquito and tick protection, resources for travelers, traveling with children or pets, traveling with special needs, vaccinations and immunizations.
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by lephant11, Mar 25, 2008 07:39AM
i was diagnosed with giardisis about 2 months ago and treated for it, but it seems i am getting similar symptoms again, i know there is a flu strain going around with similar symptoms, can I or should i call my physician and ask for a refill of the meds, to start and then go for testing, i do not want a repeat of what i went through 2 months ago, but do not want it to take 8 weeks to diagnos again
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, Mar 25, 2008 11:42PM
, Mar 25, 2008 11:42PM
To: lephant11
Hello.
How long have you had symptoms? What were you prescribed and how long did you take medication for giardia? Where did you acquire the giardia (what country)? Do you have any other medical problems? Did you receive a "flu" vaccination this year? Have you been in contact with people that have "flu" or influenza?
These are a few questions that affect my answer to your question.
As always, follow-up with your primary care physician if your symptoms persist.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
How long have you had symptoms? What were you prescribed and how long did you take medication for giardia? Where did you acquire the giardia (what country)? Do you have any other medical problems? Did you receive a "flu" vaccination this year? Have you been in contact with people that have "flu" or influenza?
These are a few questions that affect my answer to your question.
As always, follow-up with your primary care physician if your symptoms persist.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
