The Down Side of Paradise - Page 2

aligarcia · 05-14-2005

I'm so sorry that you and the kids have had to go through that! My parents have been living in Tanzania since last December and my mother contracted malaria last month. She's malaria free now after a strong course of antibiotics, but it really knocks you on your butt and the fatigue is debilitating. Our friend has also had Dengue fever, and she contracted it while sailing on the Indian Ocean on their catamaran. She's in her late 50's and she lost so much weight and just couldn't shake it. (They were nowhere near good medical help.) So, we understand how you feel and hope you're feeling much better soon!
We'll see you in Playa soon - do you need me to bring you something? Would be happy to help out! Feel free to make a request...

**Bumper** · 05-14-2005

Hope you and yours are feeling better soon, Michele. Been there, done that, and it's definitely miserable, but it will run its course. Could have been worse, M'dear. You might have had a run in with one of these guys. This is a life-size representation, and about a medium-large, for our part of the world. It's the provincial bird, y'know.

Ginger · 05-14-2005

Hey Michele, that's bad news. Sorry to hear you guys all got this.

We were living in La Concha, (playacar phase dos) and we were continuously bombarded with mosquitos if we left the screens open. I got sick and first we thought it was Dengue, later found out it was a combination of ingesting the water and my RA flaring up...good thing (well, still not really

). That was part of the reason why we had to leave.....

When I was in Chedraui to purchase RAID for the little ants that were driving me mad in our condo, I saw that they had these plug-in nightlight-type things that gave off deet in your house and supposedly kept the skeeters away. I never tried them but the concept seemed good. I know Chedraui is hit and miss with some things whether they will have it or not, but you may want to check it out.

Hope you all feel better soon!

Michele · 05-14-2005

I'll definitely look for those plug ins today at Chedraui. Thanks Leesa! I hope everything is going well with Jorden. I'm also going to spray all the walls and ceilings.
I am feeling much better today, nearly 100%, so I'm off to venture back into civilization.

05-14-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michele

PLEASE don't be. The chances of contracting this are slim. According to my neighbor, there is a course of injections administered to combat the symptoms more quickly. My post was meant more as a cry for pity than as a warning to others. Do not be sceeeeerd.

Well it's better to be scared (will still come of course), so that I'd be more inclined to take precautions.

Any tips? Was wondering if there are any shots? I used those plug-in thingies in Cuernavaca and I think Mexican mosquitoes are way to macho for them. They still came and bit the crap out of us! Had to use the little coils but that still didn't scare them.

Maybe Jesus can explain this

Michele · 05-14-2005

Saw the plug in thingies at Chedraui today but went for the conventional Raid spray. The plug in cartridges only last 8 hours and I'm not fastidious enough to change them that often. I also have to be cautious of all those plug in things because I have two toddlers at home...and well, you know. I'm going to coat the upper walls and ceilings with the spray and see if that helps. The little coils work well for us around the pool at night. I have also been eyeing some nice citronella buckets at Sam's!

05-14-2005

You could start using Citronella as cologne

I bought the citronella oil in the Caribbean one year and that sure took care of those mosquitoes. My husband said the scent was growing on him. However, I noticed he never made a pass at me while I had it on there

Becky · 05-14-2005

Hey Michele-

I saw a new citronella product at Wal Mart tonight. It's a patch.

You squeeze it a bit to activate the citronella, and then stick it on you or your clothes or a chair or whatever. It might be just the thing you need around the house, as if it works, the protection would move around the house with you. If you don't see them there, I'd be happy to bring you a package in a couple of weeks and see if they work for you. I'll be arriving May 27th... I'll be in Paamul the majority of the time, but will definitely be in Playa a few times for eating/shopping.

Let me know if you are interested.

Becky

Page · 05-16-2005

I just made a note to buy some Skintastic bug repellent lotion because I left my bottle of it in our house in PdC. It has a small amount of deet, usually enough for my purposes. I like it better than sprays, etc. simply because it doesn't have a strong odor and it's easy to apply.

And FYI, deet concentrations vary by product and describe HOW LONG a repellent lasts, not how well it works. So if you're only going to be out for an hour or two, don't be subjecting yourself to that Deep Woods Off!!

Michele · 05-16-2005

Becky, thanks for the offer but the spraying seems to have kept them at bay at least for awhile. If I can keep to doing this once a week maybe the critters will stay away.....or at least die when they come in.

**james** · 05-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michele

PLEASE don't be. The chances of contracting this are slim. According to my neighbor, there is a course of injections administered to combat the symptoms more quickly. My post was meant more as a cry for pity than as a warning to others. Do not be sceeeeerd.

I don't want to jinx myself but I've been here dengue free for a long time and I only know a few people that have gotten it.

I'd be more concerned about West Nile.

Michelle: hope you and the family are feeling better soon!

Mikey · 05-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by james

I don't want to jinx myself but I've been here dengue free for a long time and I only know a few people that have gotten it.

I'd be more concerned about West Nile.

Michelle: hope you and the family are feeling better soon!

They are already talking about spraying In Dallas. We've had it here or close for the last couple of years.

Weave · 05-18-2005

Michele-
Good luck, especially for your kids...that must be rough.

mckinzie · 05-18-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

They are already talking about spraying In Dallas. We've had it here or close for the last couple of years.

First case up here in Denton County yesterday.

Michele · 05-18-2005

Thanks James for the well wishes. We are all pretty much better although I find I tire easily. Tell Anna I'll call soon to reschedule lunch.

05-16-2005	#24 (permalink)
Page life=playa Join Date: May 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Tweed, Ontario Posts: 728	bug repellent I just made a note to buy some Skintastic bug repellent lotion because I left my bottle of it in our house in PdC. It has a small amount of deet, usually enough for my purposes. I like it better than sprays, etc. simply because it doesn't have a strong odor and it's easy to apply. And FYI, deet concentrations vary by product and describe HOW LONG a repellent lasts, not how well it works. So if you're only going to be out for an hour or two, don't be subjecting yourself to that Deep Woods Off!!

05-14-2005	#16 (permalink)
aligarcia way into it Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Corrales, New Mexico Posts: 186	I'm so sorry that you and the kids have had to go through that! My parents have been living in Tanzania since last December and my mother contracted malaria last month. She's malaria free now after a strong course of antibiotics, but it really knocks you on your butt and the fatigue is debilitating. Our friend has also had Dengue fever, and she contracted it while sailing on the Indian Ocean on their catamaran. She's in her late 50's and she lost so much weight and just couldn't shake it. (They were nowhere near good medical help.) So, we understand how you feel and hope you're feeling much better soon! We'll see you in Playa soon - do you need me to bring you something? Would be happy to help out! Feel free to make a request...

05-14-2005	#17 (permalink)
Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 10,200	Hope you and yours are feeling better soon, Michele. Been there, done that, and it's definitely miserable, but it will run its course. Could have been worse, M'dear. You might have had a run in with one of these guys. This is a life-size representation, and about a medium-large, for our part of the world. It's the provincial bird, y'know.

05-14-2005	#18 (permalink)
Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,170	Hey Michele, that's bad news. Sorry to hear you guys all got this. We were living in La Concha, (playacar phase dos) and we were continuously bombarded with mosquitos if we left the screens open. I got sick and first we thought it was Dengue, later found out it was a combination of ingesting the water and my RA flaring up...good thing (well, still not really ). That was part of the reason why we had to leave..... When I was in Chedraui to purchase RAID for the little ants that were driving me mad in our condo, I saw that they had these plug-in nightlight-type things that gave off deet in your house and supposedly kept the skeeters away. I never tried them but the concept seemed good. I know Chedraui is hit and miss with some things whether they will have it or not, but you may want to check it out. Hope you all feel better soon!

05-14-2005	#19 (permalink)
Michele añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 2,782	I'll definitely look for those plug ins today at Chedraui. Thanks Leesa! I hope everything is going well with Jorden. I'm also going to spray all the walls and ceilings. I am feeling much better today, nearly 100%, so I'm off to venture back into civilization.

05-14-2005	#21 (permalink)
Michele añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 2,782	Saw the plug in thingies at Chedraui today but went for the conventional Raid spray. The plug in cartridges only last 8 hours and I'm not fastidious enough to change them that often. I also have to be cautious of all those plug in things because I have two toddlers at home...and well, you know. I'm going to coat the upper walls and ceilings with the spray and see if that helps. The little coils work well for us around the pool at night. I have also been eyeing some nice citronella buckets at Sam's!

05-14-2005	#22 (permalink)
Mariposita Guest Posts: n/a	You could start using Citronella as cologne I bought the citronella oil in the Caribbean one year and that sure took care of those mosquitoes. My husband said the scent was growing on him. However, I noticed he never made a pass at me while I had it on there

05-14-2005	#23 (permalink)
Becky reposado Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,117	Hey Michele- I saw a new citronella product at Wal Mart tonight. It's a patch. You squeeze it a bit to activate the citronella, and then stick it on you or your clothes or a chair or whatever. It might be just the thing you need around the house, as if it works, the protection would move around the house with you. If you don't see them there, I'd be happy to bring you a package in a couple of weeks and see if they work for you. I'll be arriving May 27th... I'll be in Paamul the majority of the time, but will definitely be in Playa a few times for eating/shopping. Let me know if you are interested. Becky

05-16-2005	#25 (permalink)
Michele añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 2,782	Becky, thanks for the offer but the spraying seems to have kept them at bay at least for awhile. If I can keep to doing this once a week maybe the critters will stay away.....or at least die when they come in.

05-18-2005	#28 (permalink)
Weave way into it Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 242	Michele- Good luck, especially for your kids...that must be rough.

05-18-2005	#30 (permalink)
Michele añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 2,782	Thanks James for the well wishes. We are all pretty much better although I find I tire easily. Tell Anna I'll call soon to reschedule lunch.

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