Hi all
Just wondering what you do about holidays? I tend to holiday in Britian and have had a few long-haul hols but usally result in a flare plus the stress of being abroad and unwell doesn't make a very good holiday. I'm thinking about doing a cruise or coach trip to europe but then am worried about flares/bad days ruining things. At 28 I would love to travel, me and hubby have even thought about inter railing around europe for a couple of weeks. Just wondering what others with arthur do about holidays. I realise now that I need to adapt so I can maximise my holiday enjoyment and minimise the chance of me being unwell after a few horrific experiences. Look forward to hearing your experiences/advice.
Take care
Luv Kelly
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a holiday needs balance - enough rest and enough interesting and new experiences. I usually end up aching more ... due to loading/unloading car, long drive and lots more walking. But still enjoy the change.
Not going on hols this year (sadly) because of hip op.)
Speedalong
I had a short break in Heidelberg recently...loved it, but found the getting on and off the plane pretty difficult! (and a bit embarrassing as I held up the 'queue' :oops: ) I also set the metal detectors off which took a bit of explaining!
it is lovely to get away though...the change does you good.
Am planning a week in the Western Isles in May before I go in for my next op. I lived there for 8yrs and it is stunningly beautiful. Travel is easier as my niece has offered to drive and we can then take the dogs too.
I've found the main problem going abroad is getting travel insurance that doesn't cost more than the holiday!
Iris x
The in laws went there the other year, with my B in Laws kids, they really enjoyed it and would go again.
Me I am not a holiday person now, sitting and travelling only leave me shaped like a chair for days, so we tend to visit local things, country fetes and such like, within a short driving distance. Toured America years ago, that was fab-u- lous, drove thousands of miles, it was wondeful, so I like to remember those days and am quite happy with that.
Thanks for raising the holiday dilemma - it's something I have been thinking about (for next year).
| did wonder about a cruise... it is certainly a good way to see lots of places in a short time - a friend went on one of those huge ships last year and went to Pompei, Athens, Santorini, Istanbul and several other places.. I believe the day trips are quite tiring though (and my friend is very fit). There were all age groups on the ship, by the way.
Inter-railing sounds fun - you would get to see the countries and could travel at your own pace .. but would it be very hot on the trains? Perhaps you could treat yourselves and stay in some really nice hotels en route so that you could chill out in luxury and not get overtired?
Marion
I think if i was going abroad now i would be very worried about having to sit still in a plane seat all that time..would be in agony. Cruise probably ok but if going through biscay when rough it takes toll on joints and thats even if you havent got problems.
Guess best solutions are
1. uk using own vehicle
2. going abroad by ferry so can wander about etc.
Any tips on which companies charge reasonable prices?
Ladypea
As for the travel insurance I searched for months to find reasonable cover. I found some with essentialtravel.co.uk it cost £72 for a family of 4 though almost half of this was just to cover me! Most companies will provide cover for much less as long as you've had no hospital admissions in the year previous (I had a reaction to Arava so had to pay more).
Sarah
Enjoy your holidays wherever you go
Love
Hileena
Take care
Luv Kelly
I'm just back from a holiday to Gran Canaria - it was fab!
I was worried because my hand was flaring the week before I went, but it actually calmed down on the second day there and apart from one evening when I overdid the walking and had to rest with throbbing feet for a few hours, I felt fab all week, did lots of sightseeing and swimming and even went to a safari and a water park. I guess it just depends on how severe/advanced your arthritis is, I'm quite lucky so far, but I think if you can get away somewhere, somehow, then go for it. It certainly cheered me up after the past 6 months of diagnosis/feeling depressed, etc. A change of scene is good for the brain - stops you from thinking about upcoming hospital appointments, work, blah dee blah..
Good luck finding something!