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Healthy Holiday Travel Tips For Arthritis Sufferers Traveling over the holidays should literally be a pain for arthritis sufferers. Here are some welcome tips... Hydrate yourself. Drink plenty of water including keep a water bottle handy. Drink alcohol in moderation, particularly at the time flying. The dehydration properties of alcohol are magnified by air travel. The intoxicating properties of alcohol are additionally magnified. Not a good idea if you are taking arthritis medication. Get a particular aisle seat on the plane. That could allow you to obtain up frequently to walk including stretch. If walking through a particular airport is going to be a chore, make sure you call including schedule someone to meet you with a wheelchair ahead of time. Airlines are usually very accommodating. Eat frequent, healthy, light meals including snacks. You should pack your own which is probably the best idea. Avoid heavy, sugary, fatty foods. Keep a complete medical history (allergies, medicines, eyeglass prescription, etc.) including your physician’s contact information with you at all times. If you are going someplace sunny, ask your rheumatologist regarding whether you need to worry regarding medicines sensitizing your skin including causing rashes. If you are traveling to a foreign country, make sure you know who including where to call if you have a medical emergency requiring the attendance of a particular English-speaking doctor. Bring a travel pillow for your neck including low back. Travel vests are a great investment. These vests have lots of pockets to store stuff. Dress for comfort- not for style- including by all means wear comfortable shoes. Use wheeled luggage at the time possible. Ask for assistance at the time stowing your bag in the overhead bin. Better to obtain help than strain your back or shoulders. Travel increases your contact with germs. Make sure you take your nutritional supplements- particularly vitamin C. Airplanes including airports are loaded with bacteria (as apparently are some cruise ships!). Avoid drinking the water in countries where sanitation is suspect. That goes for ice in drinks as well. To ensure better sleep, use eyeshades including earplugs. Dress in layers. Use moisturizer on the face including hands. Use lip balm. Walk as much as possible if traveling on a particular airplane. the could help reduce the likelihood of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)- blood clots.
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