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Travel Tips

Fri, May 09, 2008 8:02 PM

Thanx to the person that asked for and a handicapped plate. I have always wanted to ask my Dr., but thought I may be seen as a whiney baby to get one.

That said, I drove a semi for 10 years. Because of my Crohns, we purchase one of the small portable camping toilets and carried it in our truck. It made for a few more housekeeping chores, but was well worth it if I was having a bad Crohns day - all I had to do was find an exit ramp to safely park on for a few minutes. So if anyone is by land and has room for one of these- get it. Most of the larger travel plaza's and rest area's have holding tank dumps. If not, the waste can be dumped down a toilet that is flushing- Slowly though. I now keep one in my horse trailer, and I am not the only one in the family to use it either!

When I travel by plane, I have two sets of medication. Both sets utilize the original prescription bottles. One set is only what I will need until I reach my final destination and stays with me in my carry on. The other set is the amount I will need at my destination. I carefully count these, put the quantity in ink on the label, seal the bottle with tape, put all bottles in a clear ziploc bag with an inventory. I keep a second copy of the inventory in my purse, just in case those painkillers were too much for someone to resist!! I also find it helpful to let my flight attendant know about my Crohns if it is being especially nasty; I once held up the entire flight line because I just could NOT wait. Ooops.

Good luck to all in your travels, Agitator

agitator
Joined May 9, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008 12:00 AM

Reply posted for agitator.

I finally got the nerve to ask for a handicap plate. My doctor filled out the certification form and I submitted it to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. My request was denied by the RVM.

robyn
Joined Apr 29, 2008

Tue, May 27, 2008 12:00 AM

Reply posted for agitator.

I don't see the post you refer to about handicap plates... did someone have success with that? If so i'd love to hear about it.

zimbop
Joined Apr 24, 2008

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