As a frequent traveler, I always try to be prepared, but you can never anticipate every situation when exploring new countries. Recently, my family and I took an unforgettable trip to Morocco. One of the highlights was a camel ride into the desert—a truly magical experience with the endless sand dunes stretching out beneath the golden sun. Our guide, full of stories and local traditions, challenged the group to try something new: camel milk, a delicacy in Morocco. In the spirit of "When in Rome," I decided to give it a shot.
Big mistake.
About an hour after drinking the camel milk, I began to feel a rumbling in my stomach. What started as mild discomfort quickly escalated to stomach cramps, nausea, and unfortunately, intermittent bouts of diarrhea. Suddenly, I realized that my adventurous spirit had led me down a bumpy road—literally and figuratively!
Fortunately, before we left for our trip, I had purchased a JetSet Meds travel kit, and I’m so grateful I did. I remembered the kit sitting in my luggage and immediately logged into my patient portal through the JetSet Meds app. I started a chat with a doctor, explaining my symptoms—stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The doctor quickly assessed my situation and suspected I had likely contracted traveler's diarrhea from the camel milk.
The doctor’s instructions were clear and straightforward:
- I took Zofran tablets from the kit to ease my nausea and vomiting.
- I used the Dicyclomine tablets to calm the stomach cramping and settle my intestines.
- Lastly, the doctor advised starting Azithromycin to treat what was most likely a bacterial infection causing the diarrhea.
The best part? I didn’t have to frantically search for a local clinic or try to communicate my symptoms in another language. Everything was handled remotely through the JetSet Meds portal, and I had all the medications I needed right there in my kit.
One of the most underrated elements of the kit was the hydration packets. While dealing with the illness, they were crucial in helping me stay hydrated and avoid dehydration from the symptoms I was experiencing. Without those, I could have felt even worse in the scorching desert heat.
What could have been a major disaster turned out to be a mild, brief illness, all thanks to having the right medications on hand. I was back on my feet by the next day, ready to enjoy the rest of my trip without any more interruptions.
JetSet Meds truly saved my Moroccan vacation. The peace of mind knowing I had access to medical support at my fingertips, along with essential medications, made all the difference. If you’re traveling, especially to more remote or adventurous destinations, I cannot recommend JetSet Meds enough. It was the best investment I made for my trip, turning what could have been a vacation-ruining experience into a minor hiccup. No doctor visits, no waiting in line at a pharmacy—just quick, effective care from wherever I was.
Thanks to JetSet Meds, I can confidently say that no matter where in the world you travel, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes your way.
Rebecca M.
Cleveland, Ohio