Tips for the Road: Traveling While Chronically Ill

Down There Aware

This week Alex and Mary discuss what it’s like to travel with a chronic illness. They share tips for their preparation and planning for their upcoming trip to Germany.

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Episode Highlights

• Intro [0:13]
• Welcome Back! [1:24]
• Chronic illness travel prep [4:50]
• Checking in with the cardiologist [5:20]
• Compression socks [6:05]
• Lasix and frequent bathroom breaks [6:55]
• Restroom accessibility in Europe [8:00]
• Refrigerated medications [8:48]
• Upgraded to lie-flat accommodations [10:30]
• Mobility on airplane [11:45]
• Snacks to control blood sugar [12:22]
• Medications in carry-on luggage [12:55]
• Organization [14:10]
• Sadie Mae and Uncle Will [15:12]
• In USA docs limited in out of state RXs [15:45]
• Alex’s travel packets [16:55]
• Shout out to Steve and Victoria [17:21]
• Dress for destination weather [17:55]
• Menstruating on a long trip [19:05]
• Flight Attendant requests, if needed [19:55]
• Atlanta airport [21:10]
• Think ahead [22:28]
• “Give yourself grace.” [22:42]
• Pace out the itinerary [23:40]
• 5-week series [23:54]
• Sadie Mae joins us [25:03]
• Thanks for listening! [25:39]

Summary Keywords

Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, research, travel, Germany, medications, preparations, chronic illness, compression socks, Lasix, mobility, blood sugar, HCM, diabetes