11 Tips For Traveling With ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia - Part II
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11 Tips For Traveling With ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia - Part II
Copyright, Claire Williams, 2003-2005. All Rights Reserved.
In part I of this article we covered my first 3 tips for traveling long distances with ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia. In part II of this 3 part series, we explore some more tips for voyaging when you suffer from these illnesses.
These tips are all based on my personal experiences with traveling long distances as a severe sufferer of Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). I hope you will find them useful!
Let's take a look at my fourth tip...
4) Don't rush
Pack slowly. Don't leave it until the last minute! I had an open suitcase in my bedroom in which I put things as I thought of them. I also made a check list for the morning of the trip, so that I didn't forget the things that I needed to pack after using them that morning (like toothbrush, toothpaste, tablets etc).
5) Pack light!
If you're going on a short trip, then maybe you can get away with not packing any luggage at all?
----- SIDE NOTE -----
If you're traveling to a different time zone, consider taking some ear plugs and a light-blocking sleep mask with you, just in case you need to sleep during the day.
----- SIDE NOTE -----
6) Don't forget to pack your medicines, vitamins, and supplements!
Don't make the mistake of not packing enough. Count out how many tablets you'll need just to make sure.
7) Warn the people you're going to be staying with about your needs.
This may be your family, friends or the hotel manager. Let them know about your sleeping habits and your dietary needs. Is there anything you *can't* eat or drink? Caffeine or dairy, for example? Should they get some special food or drink in like say, soya milk?
8) Bring a book on ME/CFS with you just in case the people you stay with are interested in your condition.
If you have ME/CFS then I really recommend Lynn Michell's book 'Shattered', because it really explains what it's like to live with the condition. AND it packs a punch - just in case you face any skepticism while you're there! No need to start explaining yourself - just hand them the book. ;)
Click here to read a complete book review about Lynn Michell's book, 'Shatttered'...
And for more book reviews on ME/CFS and FM-related books, click here!
This article will be continued in Part III...
Copyright, Claire Williams, 2003-2005. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright, Claire Williams, 2003-2005. All Rights Reserved.
In part I of this article we covered my first 3 tips for traveling long distances with ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia. In part II of this 3 part series, we explore some more tips for voyaging when you suffer from these illnesses.
These tips are all based on my personal experiences with traveling long distances as a severe sufferer of Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). I hope you will find them useful!
Let's take a look at my fourth tip...
4) Don't rush
Pack slowly. Don't leave it until the last minute! I had an open suitcase in my bedroom in which I put things as I thought of them. I also made a check list for the morning of the trip, so that I didn't forget the things that I needed to pack after using them that morning (like toothbrush, toothpaste, tablets etc).
5) Pack light!
If you're going on a short trip, then maybe you can get away with not packing any luggage at all?
----- SIDE NOTE -----
If you're traveling to a different time zone, consider taking some ear plugs and a light-blocking sleep mask with you, just in case you need to sleep during the day.
----- SIDE NOTE -----
6) Don't forget to pack your medicines, vitamins, and supplements!
Don't make the mistake of not packing enough. Count out how many tablets you'll need just to make sure.
7) Warn the people you're going to be staying with about your needs.
This may be your family, friends or the hotel manager. Let them know about your sleeping habits and your dietary needs. Is there anything you *can't* eat or drink? Caffeine or dairy, for example? Should they get some special food or drink in like say, soya milk?
8) Bring a book on ME/CFS with you just in case the people you stay with are interested in your condition.
If you have ME/CFS then I really recommend Lynn Michell's book 'Shattered', because it really explains what it's like to live with the condition. AND it packs a punch - just in case you face any skepticism while you're there! No need to start explaining yourself - just hand them the book. ;)
Click here to read a complete book review about Lynn Michell's book, 'Shatttered'...
And for more book reviews on ME/CFS and FM-related books, click here!
This article will be continued in Part III...
Copyright, Claire Williams, 2003-2005. All Rights Reserved.
