Re: [at-l] emergency kit/supplies

["W F Thorneloe, MD" <thornel@attglobal.net>]

I'd be a little more cautious about Lomotil. Often, the best thing to do 
with diarrhea is to rehydrate, and allow nature to take its course. Putting 
a plug in may actually prolong problems, and conceal dehydration (a bowel 
full of liquid stool, sloshing around, but not providing hydration).

I usually recommend Pepto Bismol as it treats a variety of conditions, and 
may directly treat a number of causes for diarrhea (especially traveler's 
diarrhea).

BTW, the comments about biological warfare and recent encephalitis is 
premature, and probably an urban myth. It is always a good idea to avoid 
mosquito bites. St.Louis equine encephalitis has been around a long time, 
and will remain. Only luck allowed the Nile virus to be detected, as it is 
extremely similar.

OrangeBug
Atlanta, GA

At 01:10 AM 1/19/2000 -0600, goinggoinggone@webtv.net wrote:
>Aside from the pain-reliever(s) of choice,
>one of the more valuble over-the-counter
>medications one can keep in that fanny-pack is an anti-diarrheal. There
>are many different kinds, so consult with your physician or pharmacist;
>Loperamide Hydrochloride is one of the more effective and cheaply
>available medications.

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