Traveling/Vacation Tips
Read these 14 Traveling/Vacation Tips tips to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Each tip is approved by our Editors and created by expert writers so great we call them Gurus. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Arthritis tips and hundreds of other topics.
An Aisle Seat
When placing your order for airplane tickets, consider requesting aisle seats. That way you can easily stand up and stretch your legs every now and then so you won't get stiff.
Many Stops
If you are going on a long car trip, you need to remember to stop as much as possible to stretch your joints to prevent stiffness and to help you avoid fatigue.
Refrigerated Medications
If you take medication that has to be refrigerated you can pack a small ice chest with ice packs and put your medication in it. Make sure you pack it good enough, where it won't be able to move around. This is a good idea if you have to go on a long car trip.
Driving Partner
If you are planning on driving a long distance, consider asking a close friend or family member to go with you. That way if you get tired or start hurting you can take a break and let the other person drive for a while.
Visiting Your Doctor
Before going on a long trip, you might want to consider going in to your arthritis doctor for a check-up. This will make sure that you are doing well and also give you a chance to ask the doctor any questions you might have and also be a good time to get prescriptions for the medications you will need before you leave.
Extra Medication
Before you leave for vacation, you need to make sure you have enough of all your medications and extra, just in case something keeps you longer than you expect.
Big Airports
If your arthritis is very bad, you might want to call the airport ahead of time and request that they have a wheelchair or motorized cart waiting for you when you get there. This will help you not have to walk a lot, since we all know how big airports are.
Carrying Your Luggage
If you have trouble carrying your heavy luggage, ask a skycap to carry it for you, because that's what they are there for. They are there to help and serve you when needed.
Non-Stop Trips
If at all possible try to book a non-stop flight, that way you don't have to worry about changing planes.
Carry On Bag
When going on an airplane it would be a safe idea to make sure you have all your medications in your carry on bag. This way you will have it in case you get delayed or if the rest of your luggage gets lost.
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