Travelling with the illness Epilepsy
Over the last few weeks so many people have ask me how I was keeping.Their
Kindness has inspired me to write this blog.
Being addicted to travelling as you probably have guessed by now being diagnosed with Epilepsy was a shock. Having lived with my turns for two years I did not need to change anything. Monday 17th Aug 2015 everything changed.My turns turned into fully blown seizures.
The experts explained that my life had to change a bit .My day job had to changed but not that much more.
My life as a travel blogger changed. I was/am a member of the Scotlanders blogging team. I decide to travel solo I did not want to add responsibility to other members of the team.So made excuses so I did not travel with the team.
My turns normally happen every eight weeks. So I plan my trips round that.
I have been given so much advice but I listen to the experts.
There are lots of common sense rules like don`t stand too close to the edge of the platform,don`t go a walk up the hills on your own or swim far out at the seaside.
The experts come up with following rule book.
Check that you can get enough medicine to last more than the length of your trip.
Think about how you will be able to store your medicine correctly while away. Some epilepsy medicines need to be kept in a cool dry place.
Find out if there is a time difference in the place that you are going to visit. You might find that your usual time for taking your epilepsy medicine would fall at a difficult time
Get a letter from your doctor about any medicines that you will be taking out of the UK with you. This is advice from the Home Office. The letter should confirm your name, where you are travelling to, the names and doses of the medicines and the amount you will be carrying.
Be aware that most vaccinations are safe for people with epilepsy or who have a history of epilepsy.
However,If you will be travelling abroad, make sure that you get adequate travel insurance.
If you will be travelling within the European Economic Area, apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card.
Over the last few weeks so many people have ask me how I was keeping.Their
Kindness has inspired me to write this blog.
Being addicted to travelling as you probably have guessed by now being diagnosed with Epilepsy was a shock. Having lived with my turns for two years I did not need to change anything. Monday 17th Aug 2015 everything changed.My turns turned into fully blown seizures.
The experts explained that my life had to change a bit .My day job had to changed but not that much more.
My life as a travel blogger changed. I was/am a member of the Scotlanders blogging team. I decide to travel solo I did not want to add responsibility to other members of the team.So made excuses so I did not travel with the team.
My turns normally happen every eight weeks. So I plan my trips round that.
I have been given so much advice but I listen to the experts.
There are lots of common sense rules like don`t stand too close to the edge of the platform,don`t go a walk up the hills on your own or swim far out at the seaside.
The experts come up with following rule book.
Check that you can get enough medicine to last more than the length of your trip.
Think about how you will be able to store your medicine correctly while away. Some epilepsy medicines need to be kept in a cool dry place.
Find out if there is a time difference in the place that you are going to visit. You might find that your usual time for taking your epilepsy medicine would fall at a difficult time
Get a letter from your doctor about any medicines that you will be taking out of the UK with you. This is advice from the Home Office. The letter should confirm your name, where you are travelling to, the names and doses of the medicines and the amount you will be carrying.
Be aware that most vaccinations are safe for people with epilepsy or who have a history of epilepsy.
However,If you will be travelling abroad, make sure that you get adequate travel insurance.
If you will be travelling within the European Economic Area, apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card.
If you will be flying, contact the airline before you travel. Some airlines have a policy for people who have had seizures, so check this before you fly.
Consider buying some identity jewellery or getting an epilepsy aware card to wear or carry while you are away. This way people will know what is happening if you have a seizure while you are away.
Consider buying some identity jewellery or getting an epilepsy aware card to wear or carry while you are away. This way people will know what is happening if you have a seizure while you are away.
These are the Golden rules but common sense is important.
My medicine has been upped and hopefully will get me back to match fit.
Fingers crossed for two weeks time. There are a lot worse illnesses out there.
I will get sorted and get back the way I was two years ago
My medicine has been upped and hopefully will get me back to match fit.
Fingers crossed for two weeks time. There are a lot worse illnesses out there.
I will get sorted and get back the way I was two years ago
Nov 2016
Trip to Hamburg cancelled due to illness.
Trip to Hamburg cancelled due to illness.