Travel advice.

[Billys60]

Hi folks.

My good lady has booked a holiday to Mexico for my 60th birthday. We are in Scotland. Read that it was not required to get injections however I’m wondering if in my condition it would be advisable. I’m coming up for 7 years post FCR. and so far doing really well. last checkup was 5 weeks ago and almost all still normal range bloods. I don’t want to mess it up if avoidable. Has anyone had any experience or any advice.

Thanks in advance.

[cajunjeff]

I am in my second year of ibrutinib and go to Mexico frequently without taking any special precautions other than drinking bottled water when I am there. The border is not that far from me so I never really thought being in Mexico as being much different from being in the US. That is particularly so in resort areas like Cabo or Cancun.

[devonrr]

7 years post FCR and normal bloods. Brilliant! I wish the same for me.

I would ask your Haematology Clinic via the clinical nurse and or your GP.

Also remember we can’t have live vaccinations.

Enjoy your trip.

[Traudel]

Sorry to let you know, I got badly infected at a 4 star Resort in Mexico.

Left on my fourth day of stay, plus got Pneumonia.

Resulted in starting IVIG,

soon after starting first IB treatment after 30 years of W @ S.

Never will return to Mexico again.

At this time I am at a 5 Star Resort in Hawaii, so far so good.

Hope the Best for You,

Traudel

[sue2412]

A great question, as I’m going to Mexico too later in the year after FCR as very interested to the comments.

I’ve got specialised health insurance (cost a fortune!) and going to check next month when I see my consultant.

Enjoy Mexico

[virdieblue]

We leave Saturday for Cozumel. We have been there often and haven't had problems. Bottled water is a good idea, though.

I have been checking the corona virus spread and so far there is nothing in Mexico.

Virginia

[GMa27]

Wow I am 18 months post FCR! Would love to have 7 years. That's exciting.

As far as trip.... don't think shots are necessary. General public does fine in Mexico. Do the usual precautions...wash hands, bottled water, no touching surfaces like door knobs, railings, bring meds for just in case, etc. Enjoy!

[Txellen]

I was at one of the nicest resorts in Cancun and after a couple of days I forgot to be careful. By the time I got back to the US I had bad stomach pains and diarrhea for a month. They call it Montezuma’s revenge. I would be vigilant wherever you go in Mexico if you are concerned about getting sick. Don’t drink anything with ice (margaritas, boat drinks on snorkeling excursions, etc). Be careful of anything not cooked (salads, fruit). The water they wash it in may not be clean. Also, consider shaving with bottled water. Small nics can let in bacteria.