Je suis loin d'être parano mais il y quelque chose qui me préoccupe quand je sui en brousse Africaine c'est l'appendicite. Y'a t-il des gens qui se sont fait opérer sans avoir eu une crise, juste pour être tranquille quand ils partent en vadrouille à travers le monde?
Cela peut paraître loufoque comme question mais bon, quand on est à des centaines de kilomètres d'un bon hopital.... Sûr que je peux attraper un tas de truc grave, mais là si je peux me faire opérer en France une bonne fois pour toute, cela m'enlèvera une inquiètude.
Karine
On dit que la nature en nous donnant 2 yeux, 2 oreilles mais qu'une seule bouche a voulu nous obliger à moins parler pour mieux voir et entendre.
Nous partons avec nos 3 enfants en février pour effectuer le tour de l'Amérique du Sud en 2 ans. Nous serons vaccinés et nous subirons un check-up avant de partir. Nous partons avec une trousse de secours bien garnie. En tant qu'infirmière dans un service d'urgence, je suis bien placée pour voir les gens qui file en salle d'op' endéans les 24h suivant leur admission. Néanmoins, il est totalement hors de question que nous nous fassions opérer pour des pathologies que nous n'avons pas! Pour vous rassurer vous pouvez avoir dans votre pays un médecin avec qui vous pourriez entrer en contact en cas de souci. Quelles que soient les précautions le risque sanitaire ne sera jamais de zéro. Pour voyager, il faut prendre des risques. Courage!
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Je viens d'être opéré de l'appendicite et rétrospectivement je me pose la question : et si cela m'était arrivé en juillet dernier au beau milieu de l'Islande, à vélo avec mes enfants?
Nous campions sauvage, le téléphone portable ne passe pas dans les régions centrales de ce pays et le trafic des 4x4 est parfois très limité. Et que seraient devenus mes jeunes fils avec mon vélo en + sur les bras ( dans l'éventualité d'une évacuation en hélico ou en 4x4 sanitaire) à 150 km de la 1ère route goudronnée?
A priori, on doit pouvoir tenir plusieurs jours avec un bon antibiotique en attendant de rejoindre un hôpital, encore faut-il en être muni, ce qui n'est pas mon cas lorsque je reste en Europe.
En 1985, j'ai fait le tour des Annapurnas et je me souviens qu'aux alentours de la Thorung Pass, on était à + de 10 jours de marche de la 1ère route praticable et sans doute du 1er téléphone filaire ( le portable n'existait pas), une crise d'appendicite m'aurait sûrement été fatale🏴☠️ : nous sommes peu de choses.
Avant le départ de ce long voyage à vélo de 1984 à 1986, Dominique, mon coéquipier c'était fait opéré préventivement de l'appendice mais il comptait revenir de Nlle Calédonie en voilier.
Je crois que bon nombre de navigateurs se font retirer l'appendice avant de partir car le risque d'y rester au milieu de l'océan est réellement plus grand en cas de crise.
Une vraie question, effectivement.
Il y a 20 ans il était très à la mode de se faire opérer de l'appendicite sur la table de la cuisine, ou presque, dès que l'on présentait quelque chose comme des symptômes ; il me semble qu'on s'est en suite aperçu qu'on opérait beaucoup plus en France qu'ailleurs, et qu'on a franchement molli sur ces opérations...
N'est-ce pas typiquement le cas où une assurance rapatriement fonctionne ?...
Si ça fonctionne. Mais dans le cas où tu es au milieu de nulle part sans réseau de téléphone et la première route à 200km, je doute que Europe Assistance puisse faire quelque chose...😏
Bref c'était la petite note d'humour. Je me suis jamais posé la question en voyage j'avoue. Je ne sais pas si les opérations "préventives" se pratiquent toujours...
Si ça ne se fait pas, ben comme on dit dans bcp de pays je pars et tout ira bien inch'allah!!
En Norvège, il n'y a pas de mauvais temps, il n'y a que des mauvais vêtements. Proverbe norvégien.
A priori, on doit pouvoir tenir plusieurs jours avec un bon antibiotique en attendant de rejoindre un hôpital,
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François
C'est exactement la réponse que j'avais eu de mon médecin traitant quand nous sommes partis 3 années en vadrouille. J'en avais emmener un bon stock.......(que je n'ai pas eu à utiliser, fort heureusement).
"Mais dans le cas où tu es au milieu de nulle part sans réseau de téléphone et la première route à 200km, je doute que Europe Assistance puisse faire quelque chose.."
Et cela t'es déjà arrivé une fois dans ta vie ?..... 🤪
Non mais c'est l'hypothèse citée dans les précédents messages, de cette demoiselle partant en brousse africaine!! 😏
Bien entendu dans tous les autres cas ça fonctionne donc là dessus tu as raison!😏
En Norvège, il n'y a pas de mauvais temps, il n'y a que des mauvais vêtements. Proverbe norvégien.
Le peobleme c est que tu qs plus de risque en ayant ete operee que pas! je m explique: une intervention chirurgicale au niveau abdominale n est jamais exempte de se compliquer a distance (plusieurs annee) par une occlusion sur brides, alors qu en cas d appendicite tu te prends des antibiotiques le temps de rejoindre un endroit ou on t opereras ou non, il n y a rien que de plus trompeur qu une appendicite, des fois tu as les symptomes et ce n est pas ca ! on n en est sur que quand on est dans le ventre!
2 ans après ce post toujours pas d'appendicite mais quelques voyages au Mali, le désert algérien (on fait mieux pour trouver un hôpital!!!!), et le Yémen.... et ma petite parano qui a disparu, bien décidée à vivre mes voyages sans me tracasser la tête avec cela.
Karine
On dit que la nature en nous donnant 2 yeux, 2 oreilles mais qu'une seule bouche a voulu nous obliger à moins parler pour mieux voir et entendre.
Haha j'avais exactement cette même peur. L'angoisse de la crise d'appendicite en voyage ...
Et finalement j'ai fait ma crise d'appendicite à Bali, avec l'opération qui va bien ! 🤪
(d'ailleurs j'avais tout raconté sur mon blog : http://voyages-et-compagnie.com/appendicite-bali)
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!
