traveling

[NikkiK]

Hi, I have IC, fibro, Pelvic floor dysfunction and get migraines occasionally- my question is does anyone advice when having to travel in the car for extended periods of time? We just recently came back from a trip that we were in the car for 12 hrs. The use of the restroom was not horrible except we stop0ped all the time, but the real problem was that the PFD and the fibro was real bad. I was extremely uncomfortable. I tried putting a pillow under me and behind me but it did not help. We will be traveling again in 2 days for a 4 hour trip and not sure what to do? Any advice? Thank you:help:

[tigger_gal]

take pain meds if you have them, I am prescribed flexeril for my fibro and it helps some. I don't travel well.. Good luck,

[GriffsMommy]

Yea, I've been worried about traveling. I live an hour and a half away from my parents and brother and that doesn't seem like very far but lately I've been making them come to me. I don't want to flare on the weekends and feel like crap when they can come and see me. I am actually taking my son to Seasame Place at the end of the month and am really worried about flaring.

[kadi]

What comes to mind reading your post is how much physical therapy has helped me. Riding or driving in a car became much easier after PT. I have home exercises to do daily & a routine at the gym or I walk. As my body has become stronger, I can do more & can tolerate more stress, like travelling.

I do see a physical therapist who works with IC patients, so she is able to treat the PFD & my body overall.

Another thought is maybe those stick on heating pads might help a bit?

Wishing you a good trip--

[stac7_8]

The stick on heating pads is a wonderful idea.... thanks so much.. I am also going to be travleing. We leave this Sunday...my b-day, we are going up to MO. for a week. It is about 12 hrs up there.

I'm also a bit nervous...but we will see what happens. Thanks for the thread

[shell]

I find that when I'm in the car just watching the scenery go by I have lots of time to think about my body and symptoms. As long as you're not the one driving, taking something along to keep the mind occupied helps me. Not only do I distract myself from my symptoms, but the time seems to go by faster. I usually take along a knitting project. That way I can still talk with my husband while he drives to keep him company.

[NikkiK]

Thank you all for the info. I will have to look into the PT when I get back.

[leelee88]

I take a flexaral...It relaxes me enough where I dont tense up from the ride and hurt..