Comments on: Tips for Traveling with a Chronic Illness

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 23:00:37 +0000

I know this post is crazy old but it just popped up on my Pinterest feed and I wanted to say YES YES YES to taking the one med you never think you’ll need. I tossed my inhaler into my personal item this past trip thinking “I’m way overpacking, I never need this unless I’m sick”. On my way home, my first flight was delayed and I had to SPRINT across the terminal to get to my plane the minute boarding was closing and had the worst asthma attack I have had in YEARS. Fortunately, I could pull my inhaler out of my personal item (they had to gate check my carry on due to limited space) and get on the plane instead of having to miss it due to the chance of needing medical intervention if the attack didn’t pass. I’m always that person with a giant coat on over my sweater or jacket because I use it as a blanket for my legs on the airplane so I can still feel my legs by the time we land. This post is everything I wish I had done years ago instead of thinking I could tough it out or be “normal” and not deal with the weird looks. Turns out, I get much fewer looks that I thought I would. All that stress and discomfort for nothing!

By: Deidra

Deidra — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 17:47:56 +0000

In reply to M Byrns. I have the same list and I included medication allergies, past surgeries and current diagnosis.

By: Mrs. C.

Mrs. C. — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:49:51 +0000

Traveling with chronic illness is super scary! I’ve been wanting to get out more but I always need to bring my own food. This is all good advice, though. Thanks!

By: Ava @ My Meena Life

Ava @ My Meena Life — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:31:39 +0000

Excellent advice. I’ve had a lot of good and bad travel days with my chronic illnesses, but it can be worth it.

By: Martie

Martie — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 03:28:03 +0000

When I fly domestic I book first class. That gives me extra room, it is normally quieter and I can get the air hostess to help if I need anything.

Internationally I try to get to the back of the plane. I am closer to the rest rooms and usually the ‘kitchen” where I can get up &a stretch and get beverages.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 04 May 2016 03:57:58 +0000

Thank you for giving me pointers.
I’m traveling with a friend and having a hard time (stressing) over telling her that I may not be able to do everything she wants while we are in Las Vegas.

By: M Byrns

M Byrns — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 15:13:08 +0000

I also have a print out list one with me and one with my husband It list all the medical info I may not be able to give. doctors #’s and medications i take. Phones now can store the info but I just hand the sheet over thye copy it and the forms are ‘done’ with
Have fun going anywhere….a change is always good.

By: Sherri chabino

Sherri chabino — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:02:12 +0000

Great tips on bringing movies and things to do , I can’t go to restaurants with my family. I also saw on my last trip how important it is to have something I can eat that I am not allergic to and can swallow when everyone around me is eating wonderful food that I can’t have. Smelling the fresh bread on my plane was the hardest part of flying, I had to hold my nose. I can still have coffee so I do feel blessed for that.