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    Upper respiratory infection after cruising?

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by abengi

    I became ill  TWICE on a NCL large cruise ship (same ship).  January 2019 & October 2019.  It embarked from NY, no flight involved.  The January cruise broke out with the Norovirus.  I did not get it, but I did develop a sinus infection w/bad cough 3 days before we disembarked on this 14-day cruise from chemicals used to sanitize public areas.  Many others were affected also.  October 2019 cruise I sailed with 2 other friends  (I had my own solo cabin). By day 3 I started feeling dizzy and was sneezing, constantly rubbing my nose.  One of my friends became mildly ill also.  When we arrived at the one port, we met many other passengers in the large pharmacy buying otc medicines for upper respiratory illnesses.   Illness got bad enough after cruise, antibiotics prescribed both times by my doctors.

     

    I'll be more proactive in wearing a mask and antibacterial wipes when I cruise again.

    Anyone Suffer From IBS?

    in Lose Before You Cruise

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    I've was diagnosed with IBS in 2013 and I'm 62 years old. I went on a cruise in Jan2013 and had no trouble. Since then my IBS has acted up on a regular basis. I also have constipation problems. My IBS triggers are onions, spicy foods, fresh garlic, tomatoes sauce. I'm able to tolerate red/white wine 2-3x week.

    On my August 2015 cruise I had terrible problems. My indulgence, overeating & drinking more than usual and my eating of something garlicky made me sick on day 3 of my 7-day trip. I had terrible bloating, flatulence, my colon was spasming out. Because I take pysillium in water daily to stop constipation, this was helpful. I found myself running to bathroom when I ate something so I had to stay close to the ship or not eat anything but sip on water if I chose to leave the ship. In the end "Align" the probiotic helped also.

     

    My recommendation is to know your triggers, ask the ingredients of your meals. Avoid triggers and eat moderately. This is my 6th cruise and it's disappointing to know that you can't eat the way you are used to. Part of the enjoyment of cruising is sampling the different meals/alcoholic drinks. Not for IBS SUFFERERS!!!

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