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Tips For the Road: Traveling While Chronically Ill
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]
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