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Posted 12/12/2011 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there i was wondering if anyone has experienced a bad time on holiday, I'm deciding to go to pakistan, i wonder if this is a good idea. i will stay until may - june 2012.

please if anyone had a bad time on a holiday please share... thank you...

Posted 12/13/2011 1:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I holiday abroad twice a year...mostly hot countries...living in Ireland deprives me of this weather.....golden rule...do not take ice-cubes in your drinks (you don't know if they are made with tap water or not...) drink only bottled water...eat only cooked food...avoid salads etc....as you wont know if they are weashed properly...make sure you have your meds etc.....other than that enjoy! Slainte
Posted 12/13/2011 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
good advice from conmire and I would add take your own drugs with you for if you get sicker and make sure you have health travel insurance in case you get really ill.

on a brighter note everyone I know who has gone on holiday to pakistan or india has gone down with 'delhi belly' so I guess it would just a normal day for someone with crohns :P

enjoy !
Posted 12/13/2011 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Also, you will want a doctor's note informing about your illness and reason for your medication. Take some probiotics with you too.
Make sure you know where the good hospitals/medical centres are located.

Have a great time!
Posted 12/13/2011 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
That´s really good advices Roni.

Do also take with you some desinfection for your hands to use before and after toilettvisits and before eating.
Last summer I was in croatia and it was hot. I got trou it on preds high doses ( had just began medicating again). And the heat didn´t bother me.

:-)
Posted 12/14/2011 5:40 AM (GMT 0)
Can't stress enough make sure you have health insurance and that you meet the criteria for "stability" before you go and a policy that covers pre-existing conditions. Also, in my case last time I travelled (although I was flaring I realize in retrospect so would do things differently) but I wish I would have brought some prednisone with me if possible in case of emergency.

Many, many people with crohns travel - so prepare, and then have a fantastic and warm time!!
Posted 12/14/2011 12:20 PM (GMT 0)
I travel all the time. In fact I am traveling now.

Be careful not to push yourself too hard. Sometimes we feel great because of the excitment of being in a new place and we push too hard and it can cause a flare

Also, I try to do my own cooking as much as possible. I try to always travel with or get an electric fry pan. It is amazing how much good food can come out of one pan.

For me, sticking to my normal routine is helpful. Try to sleep and wake at the same time

Dave

Posted 12/18/2011 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
Dear freinds,
Thanks so much for all the great tips i really appreciate you guys thanx again.

I have checked with pre excisting medical condition with crohns £350 - £550 for pakistan but i really cant afford it my ticket cost £580,
I wont be travelling around will cook from fresh at home, will stay at home always.

I am travelling on the 31st..dec.
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