Question 1

if you have giardia and are on medication for that  but have not gotten the test results yet-can you also take immodium?

Accepted Answer

Giardia:  Because you don't know your diagnosis, I would try to hold off on Immodium because it is not recommended for all GI infections.

Question 2

will your body rid itself of giardia on its own?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Eventually, but it would be a long, unpleasant wait.

Question 3

for the past 4 years i am being diagnosed by giardia once every year! i m drinkin the best water here ! is it somethin that reproduce on it's own?

Accepted Answer

Hard to Clear: Sometimes, giardia can be hard to clear with standard therapy or the strain can be resistant to the standard regimen; if your water supply is truly clear, then your doctor may want to consider an alternative therapy;.

Question 4

can you get giardia after getting it once?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you get exposed again , no life immunity to intestinal parasites.

Question 5

what happens if you leave giardia untreated?

Accepted Answer

Get treated: Why would you even think about not being treated? Treatment is very easy (including some single-dose options) and giardiasis is much worse than any possible side effects. Probably your immune system would clear giardia, but not necessarily; some infections may persist indefinitely. Symptoms probably would eventually improve, even if the infection continues, but it might take weeks or months.

Question 6

how long does giardia take to present symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Variable: But usually 7-10 days.

Question 7

can you suggest where i can buy medicine for giardia ?

Accepted Answer

Giardia Lamblia: The medication can be purchased at a pharmacy once the diagnosis is confirmed by a medical provider and an appropriate prescription has been written.

Question 8

i was just diagnosed with giardia can you die from that?

Accepted Answer

Not Usually: Children and adults who have giardia infection without symptoms usually don't need treatment unless they're likely to spread the parasites. Many people who do have problems often get better on their own in a few weeks.
When signs and symptoms are severe or the infection persists, doctors usually treat giardiasis with medications. Giardia infection is almost never fatal in industrialized countries.

Question 9

please point me to where i can buy medicine for giardia ?

Accepted Answer

Start with your: physician so that you can be prescribed an appropriate medication.

Question 10

please answer! what medicine can i buy at a store for giardia ?

Accepted Answer

Giardia Lamblia: If you have an actual Giardia Lamblia infection - you need to see your physician. Once diagnosis is confirmed to be accurate then the appropriate prescription medication can be decided upon.

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If you have giardia and are on medication for that but have not gotten the test results yet-can you also take immodium?

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Will your body rid itself of giardia on its own?

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For the past 4 years i am being diagnosed by giardia once every year! i m drinkin the best water here ! is it somethin that reproduce on it's own?

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Can you get giardia after getting it once?

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What happens if you leave giardia untreated?

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How long does giardia take to present symptoms?

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Can you suggest where i can buy medicine for giardia ?

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I was just diagnosed with giardia can you die from that?

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Please point me to where i can buy medicine for giardia ?

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