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Travellers diarhea is a common thing. The food could turn them off, yes the water could do something bad. Not everyone is affected because we all react to certain foods etc differently.
Example, every time i eat at East Side Marios i get instantly sick. Its just something they put in their food that makes me ill. I love their food, i just cant eat it hah.
Too bad it was on his honeymoon!
@ella86: Too bad for him! :( Some people's sytems are just more sensitive. They recommend that, when traveling, you don't eat fresh fruits or veggies unless they have a tougher peel (like a banana) or even use anything but bottled water to brush your teeth.
We're honeyooning in Mexico but I'm not to worried for myself. When I studied abroad, they said not to eat fruit/drink water--I did and was fine. FI, on the other hand....I'm crossing my fingers for him
@Roe: Same here. We planned a honeymoon in Jamaica. I haven't heard as much about what to avoid there. I am usually ok but my FI has a very weak stomach!
Oh man, that really sucks for him! I have traveled to many places and my fav is always the side street carts with local foods or spots that locals eat at, I have never gotten sick! Maybe my system is just iron clad.
@MrsNeutrino: You're a lucky girl. I wish I could do that. Regardlesss of my stomach I am too scared to eat off street carts!
Geting the runs from traveling is like a badge of honor!
LOL. It could just be from the stress and change in food/water sources or he would have picked up a bug!
I always get a slightly dodgy tummy when travelling; it's not food poisoning, it's just the change in climate and food. A lot of people (myself included) over-indulge on holiday, and eat more exotic and rich foods than they would usually do eg I eat steak every other day on holiday, whereas back home, I have it probably once a month. I also eat a lot of exotic fruit, which again can result in a dodgy tummy.
For me, it's just part and parcel of travelling. If you really want to avoid it, try to eat as you would at home, and don't over-indulge in the sun or alcohol.
Did he have any blended cocktails like pina coladas or frozen margaritas? Anything with... ice? That's still water, unfortunately. That sucks for him though. I've been pretty lucky with that stuff but some people's systems just cannot handle any change what so ever. :(
Re ice, salads etc: as far as I know, all the good AI resorts in Cancun/the RM use only purified water throughout the resort, and that includes for food preparation, and ice for drinks; so, it shouldn't give you a bad stomach.
We stayed at a place in Punta Cana where this happened to me (probably TMI). I don't think it was the resort - I know I have an incredibly weak stomach when it comes to new unique foods, so I assume the fact that it wasn't the food I'm used to eating that this happened. Funny enough that was the first vacation FI and I took together. Mwahhh - guess he must really love me since I was in the bathroom for a large chunk of the trip.
I agree that it's likely just the change in diet. I know my eating habits tend to go out the window on vacation. Way too much quantity and richness. Especially in Mexico, the spices and the fact that there's tons of beans in most food could do it.
There's medication you can take to prevent it. Dukoral is the one I always see advertised on TV.
People also have a tendency to overeat rich foods while on vacation, which usually leads to an upset stomach. I don't necesarily think the resort used contaminated water. Alot of resorts have on-site water purification systems and make sure that their ice is clean too.
You can also get a prescription for Dukoral from your doctor before you go. It prevents infections from e coli and cholera. You have to take 2 doses 1-6 weeks apart and the last dose should be taken at least a week before you go so you have to plan ahead.
A PP mentioned being worried about Jamaica. We went to a ressort in Jamaica and FI and did not watch what we ate all and were completely fine.
I would also wonder if he had water via ice in drinks. Makes me think of th SATC movie.
Yea I think if the water is bad, its hard to avoid. Plus he may have ingested ocean water?
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and I was actually surprised when he told FI and I that he got "the runs" at the resort and for 3 days when he got back. I don't want to name the resort but it is one of the nicest all inclusive chains in Mexico. Could this just be from travelling in general? I mean, he said he didn't drink the water or eat anything off the resort. The only thing he could think of is maybe the resort rinsed lettuce for the salads with local water. Anyone else hear of anything like this?