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My sons trip to Florida

Fri, May 29, 2009 8:36 PM

My son is fifteen and suffers from crohns disease my sister is taking him on a trip to Disney she said he deserves something special for all he has been through in the past year I agree one hundred percent he will be gone for twelve days any suggestions on how to pack his meds. I am sending a letter from his Doctor with them in case he would get ill and need to go to a hospital also should I worry about the plane ride I was thinking of having him wear a mask on the plane because he also has an immune disorder from the meds he is on any thoughts on this? Am I worrying too much about this I just want him to be able to have a great trip.

vberkey
Joined Aug 12, 2008

Tue, June 02, 2009 9:35 PM

Reply posted for VBerkey.

The number one thing I found about traveling with meds, well, two things:

1. I go by a nickname (Toni) and that is what is on my med bottles. I found while traveling, the name on the medication bottle must match ID.

2. Pack meds in the suitcase that will be checked in, but make sure to have a supply on you. Your luggage can get lost.

aca11
Joined Mar 3, 2009

Mon, June 01, 2009 2:03 PM

Reply posted for TracieT.

Thank you hopefully we won't need a hospital but I feel better knowing that one is close Vicki

vberkey
Joined Aug 12, 2008

Wed, June 03, 2009 5:06 PM

My sons trip to FloridaI actually have Crohns and work at Disney. He will have a great time. Make sure that you grab a map as soon as you arrive, all of the bathroom locations are provided. There are also some really good hospitals in the area in case of a flare up. I have been to the emergency room at C hospital within miles of Disney during a flare up, and I did not have to wait at all! He will have a great time :)

traciet
Joined May 28, 2009

Fri, May 29, 2009 11:24 PM

Reply posted for VBerkey.

Here is a link with some great info regarding traveling with IBD.

http://www.ibdu.org/articles_tmplt.php?c=4&id=44

The link is from a website tailored to college bound students, however the information is still relevant. Also, with your son being 15, there is another site that he may greatly benefit from. The following link is to a site tailored to teens with IBD. It hosts chat rooms, and lots of helpful information on managing their IBD symptoms at school, to dealing with bullies.

http://www.ucandcrohns.org/

I hope your son has an incredible time!!

~Jen

jen8585
Joined Mar 13, 2009

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