Dr. Cathy Pederson on Travel Tips with POTS

In this episode, Dr. Cathy Pederson offers a range of practical travel tips for individuals managing POTS, based on her own experience traveling with a family member who has severe POTS. Key strategies include choosing accommodations with necessary amenities like elevators and refrigerators, opting for hotels with on-site dining options, and ensuring medications are readily available, even arranging for early refills if needed. For air travel, wearing compression garments, staying hydrated with electrolyte drinks, and utilizing pre-boarding services for those needing extra time are recommended. Dr. Pederson emphasizes the importance of preparing for potential complications by researching medical facilities along the travel route and having copies of medical records accessible. She also suggests considering travel insurance options and preparing for potential security hurdles, especially when traveling internationally with medications. Throughout, the importance of planning ahead and asking for necessary accommodations to ease the travel process is highlighted.