Anyone have trouble swimming in the ocean?

[KarenAnne]

Has anyone had a flare from swimming in salt water? We are going on vacation soon, & I would love to take a swim. I would have to sit in my wet suit after till it dries. And also, how about pools? Thanks for any info, Karen

P.S. Yes, I am actually well enough this summer to take a vacation. :woohoo:

[ICNDonna]

Our Oregon coast water is too cold to swim in, but I did dip in the ocean in Hawaii with no problem. Hopefully you can find a place to urinate after swimming --- if no restrooms, you might try using a Travel John. I recommend trying it out at home first.

Donna

[VickiB]

I'm heading over your way (PA) soon and no east coast trip is complete without a few days at the Jersey shore! Anyway, the salt water has never bothered my IC. I don't spend much time in pools, so will leave that for others to address.

Have fun on your vacation!

Vicki

[Briza]

I am ok with salt water. :)
Not ok with pools and hot tubs....chlorinated pools don't bother my IC but do bother my VV, so I avoid.
Glad you are feeling well enough to vacation!
If you wear a loose skirt or a beach cover up over your swimsuit, along with a large beach towel that is usually enough to make getting out of your wet bottoms and into something dry do-able;)... if sitting around in wet suit is an issue!
Hope you have a really nice time. You deserve it!:smile tee

[KarenAnne]

Donna, Thanks for the info, I will have access to a restroom, so I am ok in that department.

Vicki, Thanks, & if you need to make a pit stop near Philly, let me know. Send me a pm if I can give you any sightseeing tips or help you out in any way.

Bri, Thank you, I never thought of the skirt idea. And thanks for the kind words. It helps to know that others have been in the ocean with no problem.

[ICNDonna]

One great thing about swimsuits this year is that there are many two-piece ones --- so a change can be made and you could still be in a swimsuit.

Donna

[KarenAnne]

Donna, It's so funny you said that because I bought a new suit with separate bottoms to make it easy to run to the restroom, but I never thought to buy an extra pair of matching bottoms. What a great idea!