February 23, 2023

Tips for the Road: Traveling While Chronically Ill

26 minutes

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.

Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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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

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February 23, 2023

Tips for the Road: Traveling While Chronically Ill

26 minutes

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.

Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

#Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #Germany #medications #preparations #chronicillness #compressionsocks #Lasix #mobility #blood sugar #hcm #diabetes

Stay Connected

Email Us: [email protected]

Instagram:@downthereaware

Facebook: Down There Aware

Twitter: @downthereaware

Pinterest: Down There Aware

TikTok: Down There Aware

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

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