sail7seas - Norvo

[Krazy Kruizers]

Hope you are felling better - know that it has been a couple of weeks now since you had the virus.

But I keep forgetting to ask - when you got the virus on the ship, were you given a shot? Did you receive any kind of medication? Or did you have to gut it out yourself?

[sail7seas]

Thank you for asking, KK.

I'm feeling fine in terms of NLV. I had appropriate prescriptions for such a 'malady' with me but chose to not take them. (Our doctor had given them to us before a previous cruise. We did not need them that cruise but I kept them in my travel bag....just in case.) At the point I got sick, I knew I had enough time to shake it off before we had to cope with traveling and airports. I did not go to the Infirmary but would have had my fever climbed even a little bit higher. I felt it best to let the virus run its course and I was able to handle that okay. I hoped the more I let it 'do its thing' the faster it would get out of my system. It was very comforting, however, for me to know there was a very competent physcian available should I need him.

We reported I was ill to an appropriate crew person so they would know our cabin had to be thoroughly cleaned. We also felt it necessary that it be reported so they would have as close to accurate counts as possible.

We only wanted for me to get better......we wanted nothing else. I am sure others made all sorts of demands. That is only something we would do for something far more 'their fault' than NLV. I do not consider it in any way the fault of HAL that I became ill from it. I KNOW I got it on the ship due to the timing and our lack of going ashore in some ports. So what. That does not make it HAL's fault IMO

:) This is far more info than anything you asked for. :) Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

[bepsf]

Thank you for asking, KK.

I'm feeling fine in terms of NLV. I had appropriate prescriptions for such a 'malady' with me but chose to not take them. (Our doctor had given them to us before a previous cruise. We did not need them that cruise but I kept them in my travel bag....just in case.) At the point I got sick, I knew I had enough time to shake it off before we had to cope with traveling and airports. I did not go to the Infirmary but would have had my fever climbed even a little bit higher. I felt it best to let the virus run its course and I was able to handle that okay. I hoped the more I let it 'do its thing' the faster it would get out of my system. It was very comforting, however, for me to know there was a very competent physcian available should I need him.

We reported I was ill to an appropriate crew person so they would know our cabin had to be thoroughly cleaned. We also felt it necessary that it be reported so they would have as close to accurate counts as possible.

We only wanted for me to get better......we wanted nothing else. I am sure others made all sorts of demands. That is only something we would do for something far more 'their fault' than NLV. I do not consider it in any way the fault of HAL that I became ill from it. I KNOW I got it on the ship due to the timing and our lack of going ashore in some ports. So what. That does not make it HAL's fault IMO

:) This is far more info than anything you asked for. :) Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Thanks for the insight Sail - I wish more folks had your attitude towards things.

[Cruising Jake]

You mentioned you had a prescription if you needed it. Do you think it is something someone should consider before taking a cruise? DH and I are doing Scandinavia and Russia this summer. I would hate to be sick and not enjoy the ports. Do you think I should ask my doctor for it to take? What was it, or would you prefer not to mention it?

[sail7seas]

The last time I mentioned a prescription that our doctor prescribed for us, I had my head chopped off. A full lecture !!! ;)

I think it best you call your doctor and tell him/her of your upcoming cruise. He/she certainly knows about NLV viruses and you should follow their recommendations as to what would be best for you.

The likelihood of your contracting it is very small but, of course, it can happen.

Hope you have a wonderful cruise.

[Aussie Gal]

We have cruised 3 times in Europe, all on HAL ships and for some reason that virus has never shown its "ugly" head whilst on board. I am wondering if it is the time of year that produces such a virus. We always cruise around August/September/October in Europe which is their late summer, early autumn.

Jennie

[localady]

You mentioned you had a prescription if you needed it. Do you think it is something someone should consider before taking a cruise? DH and I are doing Scandinavia and Russia this summer. I would hate to be sick and not enjoy the ports. Do you think I should ask my doctor for it to take? What was it, or would you prefer not to mention it?

When we were in South America we did bring some prescribed antibiotics as well as recommended OTC meds for nausea, cold or flu with us as a precautionary measure. I would be less concerned about the meds you bring with you than your hygiene practices both on the ship and in port, making sure you wash your hands frequently and throughly. When on a vacation a bottle of antibiotic hand lotion is in my purse at all times. :cool:

[sail7seas]

When on a vacation a bottle of antibiotic hand lotion is in my purse at all times. :cool:


......and in my purse as well. I have tried to emphasize (repeatedly) that while you can wash your hands a thousand times a day, there will be people who are as cautious as can be who will contract it as long as there are ill people who refuse to stay in their cabin and in quarantine.

I don't know any other way to say.........If you get ill, PLEASE stay put.

Wash your hands, of course. Use your Purell. Do not shake hands etc etc ad nauseum. But do not be lulled into a false security.






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[Krazy Kruizers]

Finally had a chance to get on-line today.

Was out busy making some travel plans.

Thanks for answering sails.

When our table mate on the Amsterdam got the Norvo, she was so sick that she had to be taken to the informery and given a shot.

And some other passengers were given pills by the ship's doctor.

That's why I thought I would ask.

[HeatherInFlorida]

What is an antibiotic hand lotion? I'm not familiar with this and am just curious. I should imagine it would have to be a prescription and that may be why I've never heard of it. I'm just wondering how an antibiotic can be helpful when applied to the hands externally.

Appreciate any info!

[jcrandle]

Hope you are felling better - know that it has been a couple of weeks now since you had the virus.

But I keep forgetting to ask - when you got the virus on the ship, were you given a shot? Did you receive any kind of medication? Or did you have to gut it out yourself?


I am not a doctor, although my DW says that I am arrogant enough to be one. That said, it is my understanding that there are no meds that are effective against the NLV itself, you just have to allow the body's immune system to take care of the virus (much like the common cold). However, there are meds that can relieve the symptoms (nausea, diarrea, cramps). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations for these. Also, if you do come down with the NLV on board, you probably should inform the ship's medical staff. They will want to keep you isolated (in your cabin) until the symptoms have abated to reduce the likelyhood that you spread it to others. Also, in severe cases, due to the loss of body fluids, you would need to have IV's as it is easy to become dehydrated if you can't keep anything down.

I had a bout with NLV in Alaska a couple of years ago, and it is not fun. I picked it up on the land portion of my tour (not a cruisetour) and it was 3 or 4 days of hell. I took enough Immodium that I thought I should probably buy the stock in the company. Since then I've made sure that my travel meds include diarrea & nausea remedys.

[sail7seas]

I agree with everything Jimbo said.


The Rx we had with us were for sympton relief only. They are not a 'cure'.

Antibiotics are not effective against virus.

[HeatherInFlorida]

I agree with everything Jimbo said.


The Rx we had with us were for sympton relief only. They are not a 'cure'.

Antibiotics are not effective against virus.

Sail, I understand that which is why I'm confused. You and another poster said you use an antibiotic hand lotion. I have never heard of such a thing so I was inquiring about what it was and why it would be effective.

But now that I've thought about it awhile, I'm wondering if you all meant "antibacterial". That would make more sense to me.

[MandyGirl]

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you can wash your hands a thousand times a day, there will be people who are as cautious as can be

Sounds just like me at school. With 140 students I teach daily, there are always several who are coughing/sneezing this time of year. I had to tell one student at least a dozen times throughout the day today to cover his mouth when coughing (tutorials, hallways, class, etc). Twelve years old, forty years old, school, ship... there will always be people not as cautious as they should be. Then my students look at me like I'm a weirdo when I'm putting on anti-bacterial handgel in the middle of class for "no reason" or telling them not to come to school sick. (Yes, I'm encouraging you to stay home!)

Glad you feel better, Sail!:)