Preparing for a trip takes time. Many factors might make travel frustrating, such as verifying whether certain drugs can pass security checks or confirming whether your location is wheelchair accessible. However, preparing beforehand may make travel less stressful. Here are several ways to travel with MS without worry.
Packing
Packing slowly over a week or two may assist. It lowers stress and weariness. Bring a bag and bungee cords if you use a wheelchair to attach items without using your hands. Bring a disability placard if you hire a vehicle.
Arranging Accommodations
To find your way about the hotel and nearby attractions, obtain a map. Call ahead to ask the hotel about their accessibility and disability accommodations. If your prescription needs refrigeration, verify and ensure your room or suite has a mini-fridge.
Medical Appointments
If necessary, get a letter from your doctor or neurologist to carry injectables and drugs. Some drugs still need a letter. Meds may be a problem in nations that don’t recognize certain pain pills or opioids, even with a doctor’s note. Make sure your medicines won’t conflict with travel immunizations.
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Communicating
Coordinate with your trip mates. Discuss issues and assign responsibilities to avoid travel day difficulties. Discuss how long you’re willing to spend in a vehicle or aircraft.
Travel Insurance
If you’re concerned about not going on the trip, buying travel insurance is a good idea. Insurance may be arranged via a travel agency.
Traveling By Plane
The Air Carrier Access Act bans disability discrimination in all air travel. Certain things, like an electric wheelchair on a trip with 60 seats or less, may need 48 hours of notification. If you require a wheelchair, check the aircraft type before you travel.
The crew must keep a foldable wheelchair in a cabin priority location on planes with 100 or more passengers. Most flights must have accessible restrooms. Disability-related early boarding is frequently available. Asking for an aisle or toilet seat may also make traveling simpler.
Also, simplify your airport stay. For faster security check-in, label any carry-on medicines with their kind and prescriber. Prescription labeling rules vary by state, so be prepared.
Try enrolling in TSA PreCheck beforehand. If allowed, you may wear a jacket, shoes, and belt through security without