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Getting ready to travel? Our community of vasculitis warriors shared their top travel tips to help you face your adventures with extra calm and control!
- Got a long flight or car ride? Wear compression socks. And don’t forget to get up and move every hour.
- Elevate your legs to help with leg pain in the car. Write the ABCs with your feet for better circulation.
- Wear a mask in all public venues.
- Get all your recommended vaccines in advance and tell your doctors about your travel plans.
- Going to a big airport? Hire or request assistance from the curbside to your airplane seat. Taking Amtrak? Locate a Red Cap agent to escort you from the ticket counter to the train.
- Bring more days of medications than required, in case of delays. If you’re flying, pack your meds in your carry-on luggage so there’s no risk of them being lost during travel.
- Research in advance to identify airlines and flight numbers for alternate flights which can get you to your destination if your primary carrier cancels.
- Bring names and addresses of the closest large medical facilities to wherever you’re staying. If a problem arises, you’ll know where to seek care.
- Going abroad? Purchase travel health insurance in case of an emergency situation overseas.
- Delegate the things you don’t need to actually think about. Tour guides and taxis help conserve brain power.
- Hydrate well and treat yourself to a massage!
- Plan at least one adjustment day to your destination to rest and acclimate, if possible.
- Have fun!