Providing Answers, Support and Hope in Maryland, Virginia y the District of Columbia

This is my chapter |

Your lupus travel packing list

Here is a quick reference checklist of lupus travel essentials to use when packing for a trip. Don’t forget to talk with your doctor as you plan your trip to get any pretravel medical advice you might need.

Medications

A supply of your prescription medications to last the entire trip
Additional medications to take just in case you have a flare

Sun protection

Sunscreen with a high SPF
Sun protective clothing (Coolibar is one popular brand)
Wide-brimmed hat

Pain treatment

Any over-the-counter pain medications your doctor recommends
Microwaveable hot pack or freezable cold packs for muscle pain

Printed medical information

Details about your medications
Health insurance info
Medical history
Vaccinations list

Antibacterial supplies

Hand sanitizer
Disinfectant wipes

Other

Your doctor’s contact information
List of nearby pharmacies
Planner for tracking medications
Card or bracelet for medical emergencies
Doctor’s note for any accommodations you might need (e.g., aisle seat help from airline or a hotel)
Medical phrase travel dictionaries (for example, Butterfly Traveler, available in the Lupus Foundation of America online store at www.shoplupus.org)

¿Fue útil este recurso?

Etiquetas: