Hello.I was studying abroad in Mexico. I just got back to awful and ugly weather (it's about 45-30 degrees F). I am used to around 70 - 80 degrees. Now I am always cold and I have flu-like symtoms. I feel nauseated in the morning, dizzy and light headed. And body aching. Also, I was on bieth control pills (Ortho Triclyclen Lo). I left them at home by accident, and my period was messed up. (Came 2 weeks late, stayed for 2 weeks, didn't come the next month, etc.) So I got on new pills there. On my way home, I began to take Ortho Triclyclen Lo again, and my period seems to have come, and it's not supposed to come for 2 more weeks! Yesterday I got small spotting and today a little bit of blood. Also, 2 days ago I got a flu shot, but I had been having these symptoms before then. What's wrong!!!???
2007-12-26 14:32:23 · 8 answers · asked by meeeeeeeee 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
You could be pregnant. You could have a flu or cold. You could be reacting to a change in the water. You could have gotten food poisoning from something you ate. Your blood pressure could be elevated. You could have malaria or bird flu. In other words, it could be just about anything.
I'd suggest seeing a doctor. Whether you caught whatever you have in Mexico or where ever you are now, is irrelevant. HOWEVER, most minor illnesses take at least 2 weeks to incubate. Most major illnesses take longer and Mexico does have a high incident of communicable diseases.
Pregnancy....well, you probably know how that happens. Chances are, since you just got back, you caught the bug in Mexico. Now you get to spread it to the people around you now. I guess it's a little souvenir.
Travelers to Mexico and Central America may be exposed to potential diseases from a number of sources. The most frequently reported illness is traveler's diarrhea, but there are other diseases which are unique to Mexico and Central America or the tropics. These diseases are transmitted by insects, contaminated food and water, or close contact with infected people.
In order to reduce the risk of infection travelers must (1) protect themselves from insects, (2) ensure the quality of their food and drinking water, and (3) be knowledgeable about potential diseases in the region to be visited. Finally, diseases are not restricted to cleanly defined geographical areas, i.e. mosquitoes can fly over city or country borders, therefore, all travelers should protect themselves by taking the basic preventive precautions.
Recommendations for MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA
Travelers should (1) take appropriate country specific malaria prevention measures (mefloquine, doxycycline, or chloroquine), (2) follow precautions to prevent insect bites, (3) pay attention to the quality of their drinking water and food, (4) have a dose of Immune Globulin (IG) or the Hepatitis A vaccine, and (5) consider booster doses of tetanus (Td) and polio (eIPV) vaccines. (6) Depending on the locations to be visited, planned activities, and health of the traveler, the following vaccines should be considered: Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, Rabies (pre-exposure), and Cholera. (7) Finally, the normal "childhood" vaccines should be up-to-date: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR Vaccine); Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP Vaccine) [ < 7 years of age], and Polio vaccine.
2007-12-26 14:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Lori K 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why are you in immigration? The changes in birth control can cause your body to do all kinds of crazy things. Stay with one contraceptive. If things aren't back to normal in a couple months. Make an appointment with your OB a different form of contraceptive might be an option at that point.
I've missed doses(screwed up periods, and sickness) Was on depo pravera shot(bled for 9 mo strait). On ortho for a couple years(everything fine). Went off.(bleed 2 weeks on 2 weeks off for years till i got pregnant).
2007-12-26 17:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by loquitaamericana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, immigration sickness. It could have something to do with the change in environment. Along with improper use of birth control pills and side effects of the flu shot. A combination of these things or something else entirely could be causing your symptoms. I still think you should see a doctor if you aren't feeling better soon.
2007-12-26 14:43:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your hormones are all messed up. See a your doc. Also, a flu shot can cause the aches.
2007-12-26 14:45:21 · answer #4 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give your body some time to adjust to the new weather. maybe your body really liked the warm weather and it's having a hard time adjusting. tell it you'l go back some day. if you don't get a regular period in the next month you should go to the doctor.
good luck.
2007-12-26 14:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by mireya_adame 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should see a doctor.
2007-12-26 15:02:59 · answer #6 · answered by o_o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely its Montezuma's Revenge, you drank the Mexican water dope oh, my!
2007-12-26 14:57:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Uncle Sam's revenge..
2007-12-26 14:36:24 · answer #8 · answered by nars 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋