69. Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Dr. Linda Bluestein, Kristin Koskinen RDN, and Jennifer Milner NCPT

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, Kristin Koskinen, and Jennifer Milner discuss tips and strategies for traveling with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Dysautonomia. They emphasize the importance of pre-planning for travel to manage potential flares, suggesting steps such as adapting to time zone changes in advance, organizing medications (including having an easy access "one sheet" list for emergencies), and understanding dietary needs. They discuss the role of physical activity while traveling and recommend packing essential items like a water bottle, comfortable shoes, and compression socks. The experts encourage travelers to prepare for contingencies by being adaptable and resourceful, like finding local grocery stores and understanding differences in food quality when traveling internationally. Overall, the episode focuses on planning to minimize stress and discomfort during travel while encouraging patients to find a balance between rest and activity.