69. Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Dr. Linda Bluestein, Kristin Koskinen RDN, and Jennifer Milner NCPT

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein

Travel comes with a lot of uncertainty: flights get canceled, hotel reservations are lost, luggage never turns up. But add the complications of traveling with a chronic disorder like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and voyaging becomes even more complicated.

How can you plan for contingencies, guard yourself against flares, and still have a fantastic time while traveling? The Bendy Bodies team shares their favorite tips on traveling during this round table discussion.

We share suggestions for actions to take leading up to the trip, reveal items we cannot live without on a trip, and look at ways to combat the effects of travel on a bendy body.

Dr. Bluestein gives advice on preparing for traveling without your “pit crew”. Jennifer Milner addresses how to stay active on the trip without overdoing it, and Kristin Koskinen shares her top three tips for finding food to support your nutritional needs while away from your favorite grocery stores.

The team offers their best all-around travel tips and advice for planning - as well as knowing that if things go awry, it will be ok!

For anyone planning to travel soon, this episode is so packed with tips that you’ll find yourself taking notes while you listen!

Learn more about Jennifer Milner, NCPT, Kristin Koskinen, RDN, and Linda Bluestein, MD.

PS: Do not transport controlled substances across state (or country) lines outside of their original container, as that is illegal. If you need a smaller container, ask your pharmacist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bendy-bodies/message