It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
26 Travel with Chronic Pain
In this episode of 'It's Not In Your Head' podcast, Dan and Juz explore the myriad of challenges and strategies around traveling with chronic pain. They discuss pre-travel preparation, in-flight strategies, travel management, and post-travel recovery. Justine shares personal anecdotes about her recent trip to Costa Rica, highlighting practical tips and emotional aspects of managing pain while traveling. They also delve into medication management, communicating needs, and creating a tailored 'holiday program' with your Doctor to ensure a smoother travel experience. The episode aims to empower those with chronic pain to reclaim activities they love, like traveling, by sharing actionable insights and boosting confidence in managing their condition during extraordinary times.
Tmestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:30 A Lighthearted Start
01:53 Travel and Pain: An Overview
02:29 Building Travel Confidence
04:02 Pre-Travel Strategies
08:12 Medication Management
13:15 The Holiday Program
18:06 Flare Management During Travel
23:41 Travel Tips for Managing Disabilities
24:00 Using Wheelchair Services and Handling Reactions
25:06 Personal Travel Experiences and Benefits
27:06 Managing Symptoms During Flights
39:29 Post-Travel Recovery Strategies
41:40 Final Thoughts on Traveling with Pain
Resources:
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-26-travel-with-chronic-pain
INCB - Country Regulations for Travellers
incb.org/incb/en/travellers/country-regulations.html