Travel to Egypt

[midagetrolop]

Have been warned about sickness and diarrhoea - have been before on a Nile Cruise and never suffered, but this time we are going down to Marsa Alam for a beach holiday - can any of you medics out there suggest any medication which I can take with me to be prepared?

[ummmm]

I went to Marsa Alam about 4 years ago. It wasn't even built....

[redcrx]

immodium is good for stopping diarrhoea, and any bowel movements for 6 months after :)

but its best to to let any bugs work their way out of your system asap.

[joannie10]

i have to say I was fine as were the group of friends I travelled with. There were lots of people at our all inclusive hotel though that were moaning about having upsets stomachs but I have to say these were the people that were making good use of the free all inclusive drinks from 10am in the morning and really did nothing but drink and stuff their faces all day. Don't get me wrong I can eat and drink like the rest of them but did not go mad! I did also not see these people taking time to drink bottled water and keep themselves hydrated. I cant give much advice on medicaiton but would certainly say whilst you must go ahead and enjoy yourself just be sensible - my be worth picking up some 'rehydration' sachets just incase anything bothers you. We had been warned about salads being washed in water but we certainly did go ahead and try them and were fine - again did not overdo it and we did not take ice in our drinks. Enjoy!

[coccinelle]

Only drink bottled water (no ice), even for brushing your teeth
Only eat cooked food so no ice-cream, sorbets etc (this was how I was caught out)
Wash your hands often AND use anti-bacterial gel afterwards
Then just enjoy yourselves...