[daz]

I always pack sudafed for dive trips,  I am not advocating the use of decongestants but I do find that it is easier to equalise if i am a little congested and I take some decongestants.  If I have a complete block (cold or flu) then forget it.

I do find they can make me feel a bit more dehydrated though so I always drink plenty of fluids.

I also take the usual dioralyte type mixes and diorhe.. diarhe.. dior..  something to stop the raging shits ;) but unless it is really bad I generally just let nature take its course and keep hydrated,  I normally find the problem goes after a couple of days and I work on the principle better out than in.  

The last red sea liveaboard I was on I think it is fair to say the toilets were always at a premium and the majority of us just legged it for the toilets after the briefing (pre kit up) and had a return visit after the dive.  Like I said couple of days and then we were mostly ok.  The 2 people who started taking dior.. diarh.. tablets for the raging squits had stomach pains and cramps most of the week.  

Other things I take,  anti inflammotories, anti histamines, sutures, small pads, sanitory towels (make excellent pads for treating wounds - very absorbent).  betanovate (apparently very good to treat mild ear infections).

A sad fact I know, but my spares and tools kit is now bigger than my first aid kit ;) Well we all have to have priorities.

Daz

(Edited by daz at 4:15 pm on Jan. 30, 2003)