Nosebleeds in Holland and Greece, tremors in Ireland, gout in Turkey. Medical adventures while travelling have given us dramatic opportunities to visit emergency facilities in these countries. Now we have added Mexico to the list with John's badly swollen and painful hand. After spending a sleepless night, unable to ease the pain in his right hand and wrist, we visited a small hospital in Puerto Vallarta. The Doctor suspected that John had an allergic reaction to an insect bite. He prescribed antihistamines and anti-inflammatory drugs for one week. Five pharmacies later, we were only able to find drugs in 30 pill quantities for his weekly supply of one a day. He claims that they make him dizzier than ever!!By dinnertime last night, the pain and swelling had started to subside
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