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    Going home to Vermont for Vacation

    My husband and I are going to Vermont to see my family for vacation the first week of July. Any traveling suggestions. We are riding our Honda Goldwing. My husband already knows we have to make many stops along the way. I will let you know how I make out on this trip. I am a little scared of this long trip with the IC.

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    jd
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    Take along some pillows --- small ones work best for me, but be sure to have several. Your own drinking water is important so you'll want to have a cooler for water. When we travel I drink bottled spring water. I always take along some antispasmodics and pain medication "just in case" --- somehow I feel more relaxed if I know it's there.

    Having IC safe snacks can be important too.

    Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

    And, most important, have a good time.

    Sending an encouraging hug,
    Donna
    Stay safe


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    • #3
      I've been curious about travel tips, too. Donna, when you say bring several small pillows - are you meaning to sit on in the car? Is there any particular kind of arrangement of pillows that works best? Maybe that's not even what you meant... We're doing a long trip twice this summer and I'd like to try anything I can. I spent a week at the beach fairly flared up last year.
      Kim

      Diagnosed August 2001

      Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Effexor (for depression & anxiety)

      Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA, Lexapro (for depression & anxiety, but also helped my IC) (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)

      I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for about 8 years now.

      *****************************

      “We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.” ~ Viktor Frankl

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      • #4
        The benefit of having small pillows is that you can sit on one, or you can change positions just slightly by putting a pillow in the small of your back, or sometimes behind your neck. I like the small ones because they are so versatile. I have an IC pillow to sit on too (See the shop & subscribe section of the ICN site).

        Donna
        Stay safe


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        Elmiron Eye Disease Fact Sheet (Downloadable) - https://www.ic-network.com/wp-conten...nFactSheet.pdf

        Have you checked the ICN Shop?
        Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.

        Patient Help: http://www.ic-network.com/patientlinks.html

        Sub-types https://www.ic-network.com/five-pote...markably-well/

        Diet list: https://www.ic-network.com/interstitial-cystitis-diet/

        AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/

        I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.         [3MG]

        Anyone who says something is foolproof hasn't met a determined fool

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        • #5
          If you can't find the pillows in the bedding department check out the sporting goods department.....they are 1/2 the size of a regular pillow. I use one for the seatbelt that goes over the very tender bladder and one on my back at my waist. The most they should cost you is $3.99 and they are WELL worth the investment.
          teri
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          Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow".

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          • #6
            Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions for my trip to Vermont. I only get to see my family once a year. I already have the seat cushion, I am going to try it out on our motorcycle this weekend. Thanks again. [img]wink.gif[/img]
            jd

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            • #7
              Seat belt tip: If you pull out the shoulder belt and clip a clothespin on the belt right where it comes out of the bracket, it will keep the shoulder and seat belt very loose --- and if you do have an accident the clothespin pops off and the seatbelt tightens.

              [img]smile.gif[/img]
              Donna
              Stay safe


              Elmiron Eye Disease Information Center - https://www.ic-network.com/elmiron-p...mation-center/
              Elmiron Eye Disease Fact Sheet (Downloadable) - https://www.ic-network.com/wp-conten...nFactSheet.pdf

              Have you checked the ICN Shop?
              Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.

              Patient Help: http://www.ic-network.com/patientlinks.html

              Sub-types https://www.ic-network.com/five-pote...markably-well/

              Diet list: https://www.ic-network.com/interstitial-cystitis-diet/

              AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/

              I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.               [3MG]

              Anyone who says something is foolproof hasn't met a determined fool

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              • #8
                Where in Vermont are you going?

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                • #9
                  We are going to Malletts Bay, Colchester, Vermont. That is near Burlington, Vermont and is located right on Lake Champlain. I grew up in Vermont and all of my family is there. Can't wait to see them again. <img src="graemlins/bunny.gif" border="0" alt="[bunny]" /> [img]biggrin.gif[/img] [img]cool.gif[/img]
                  jd

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                  • #10
                    I am down in the southern part of the state. Make sure you bring a rain coat or umbrella and some warm clothes! It has been raining and only in the lower 60's lately!Have a great vacation!

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                    • #11
                      You can send some of that rain to north carolina, we need it. We are having a drought.

                      Thanks for the weather tip. <img src="graemlins/baby.gif" border="0" alt="[baby]" />
                      jd

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                      • #12
                        My pleasure JD! <img src="graemlins/bunny.gif" border="0" alt="[bunny]" />

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                        • #13
                          How was your vacation? It was soooo hot here this past week, I felt like I was going to melt. Since we hardly get heat waves we do not have air conditioning, which makes surviving the heat even harder. <img src="graemlins/bunny.gif" border="0" alt="[bunny]" /> Judith

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                          • #14
                            VACATION WAS WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! <img src="graemlins/jester.gif" border="0" alt="[jester]" /> HAD A TERRIFIC TIME. I DID HAVE A FEW REALLY BAD IC DAYS <img src="graemlins/banghead.gif" border="0" alt="[banghead]" /> WHILE I WAS THERE. AND MY HUSBAND AND I HAD TO MAKE A LOT OF POTTY STOPS ALONG THE WAY <img src="graemlins/toilet.gif" border="0" alt="[toilet]" /> MY FAMILY WAS GREAT AND VERY UNDERSTANDING AND I GOT TO HUG ALL OF THEM, BUT MOST IMPORTANT WAS TO HUG MY DAD <img src="graemlins/grouphug.gif" border="0" alt="[grouphug]" /> THANKS FOR CARING AND SHARING WITH ME. I REALLY LOVE THIS NETWORK. I WILL TRY TO POST SOME PICTURES LATER. THANKS TO ALL AGAIN. YOU ARE ALL ANGELS TO ME. <img src="graemlins/angel.gif" border="0" alt="[angel]" />
                            jd

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