i have been in a flareup, only on the right side, since 7/20. i am really going out of my mind! i have been taking my pain med and using heat daily with no relief. i had tried ice, but that made it feel worse.
i have a real busy next few days. i have been in nh for 3 mos., but returning to fla on mon. 8/27. i have a 3 hr ride to the airport, and a 3 1/2 hr flight after that.
does anyone have any suggestions for even a little relief?
bevann

hi bevann,
first welcome to the boards.
for travel here is what i do. i always fly/travel handicapped. this way i never stand in lines. they bring a wheelchair to the curb for me. push me and my driver right thru the whole mess. if you have someone who is driving you and assisting you till you get on the plane you ask the person who is pushing you to stop and get a pass for them so they can go thru security with you.
now for the drive. i usually have someone drive me as it is a 2 hour drive to the nearest airport. we stop often and i stretch, walk about a bit, bend over and touch my toes. stuff like that to keep me loose. i take one vallium half an hour before flight time so i will be relaxed. i love to fly, however, i know how excited i get and even fun excitement can cause pain.
during the flight, for myself only about an hour in the air, i get up and walk a bit. i always take up two seats so i can be restless without disturbing anyone. so far i have not had to share. of course the fact that i am curled up in two seats with my head resting on the back sorta keeps anyone from wanting to sit by me. people are nice and usually very helpful. i know the flight staff always treat me like a queen.
i do hope you feel better soon. oh, and i eat light, take my own water. they will allow it if you say you have meds that dry your mouth up. i get thru security with mine. water is very important when doing the stress of travel during a flare up.
gentle journey to you.
peace,
bluelakelady

blue...thanks for your help. i do take a wheelchair all the way also. i guess i will just have to take my valium and pain meds to get me thru all the travel.
bevann

wise choice bevann. always go with what you know works. you have a safe journey and try not to stress about the trip. thinking ahead to how you may feel later often causes stress we don't need. besides, you never know when a trip will turn out easier than you thought.
another thing i do is start making a list of all i want to take. i start a week before i go. then a couple of days before i do a practice pack to be sure it all fits. then when it is time to pack there are no stresses about forgetting anything.
peace,
bluelakelady

Hi there. Can't you go for an injection at the doctor. I usually go for Tramol injection that last 6-8 hours? What pain meds are you currently on. I am sure an injection is more potent than pills. Correct me if I am wrong.