View Single Post
 
Old May 27, 2015, 03:33 AM
Anonymous45023
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Quote:
Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse View Post
What all have you done to cope with crazy hours and new experiences?
Gone way hypo. (Wasn't dx'd at the time, but there was no maybe about it! )

Ok. Serious now. Regarding meds, I always bring more than I "should" need, in case of any unexpected extension -- like a cancelled flight, for instance. (It once took me over 2 days to get home from the east coast-- missed flight due to massive traffic tie up -- 4 lanes, no movement for like 2 hours (there'd been a big accident), re-schedule, re-route, unexpected over night ... You get the picture.) doesn't have to be huge amounts, just a nice buffer.

Also, and this may be obvious, but don't pack your meds in checked baggage(!) When one has a lot of meds, it may be tempting, space-wise, but don't do it.

You know how everything's bagged up and stuff for going through security these days...personally, I like to keep mine pretty easy to access. Sometimes one ends up compelled to check luggage they weren't expecting to, so it's good to have them where you can retrieve them, so you can put them in your purse or whatever.

Check on the site with all the air travel rules for specifics, but it's usually wise to have them in original prescrition bottles. Also, if any are liquid, you'll want to know any special rules.

(I'm a really light packer -- as in 1 carry-on for 2 people for 3 week overseas trip light-- but meds? Yeah, extra.)
Thanks for this!
BipolaRNurse, Homeira