How do I travel
How do i prepare for a trip without the worry of a flare.
Hi
. That is such a legitimate concern. Here is a wonderful article from our editorial team with some tips that might help: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living-with-ra/traveling-with-ra. I hope you get lots of other responses from the community. Warmly, Lori (Team Member) Keep one or two travel pillow in the car. I rest my left arm on one while driving.
what a great tip! Having something to rest your left arm on is such a good idea. Thanks for sharing. -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
I don't have any - the effort that travel requires has long since made it something I do only when necessary.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience. Traveling with RA has its pros and cons for sure, and only something we can really prepare for and know if it's something we can do fully once we just get out there and do it. -Effie, team member 
My grandmother says the same thing. She literally told me the only way she would travel was if she were going to somebody's funeral. That's how bad she hates traveling now. -Latoya (Team Member)
Make sure you tell your rheuamtologist about your upcoming travel plans. They can prescribe you emergency pain/inflammatory medication to take with you. Also, make sure you bring whatever else you take that helps you daily i.e. supplements, ice packs, heating pads, assistive devices. Think of what is most important to bring along and ditch the rest since carrying everything can also be too much when traveling. And lastly, if you're able to talk to someone you trust a close family member/friend about your worries, a therapist, journal, meditate. Whatever calms your mind can be of benefit. Worrying about what might happen adds more stress which causes a flare. Lower the stress and worry, and try to be present. If a flare does happen and you have prepared for it then you will have the tools to nip it in the bud. These are things I've learned the last 19 years. We just have to get out there and live life despite the worries, fears and anxiety of the what if's.
There's a couple good articles here written by one of our community writers, David. He shares his tips/experiences traveling with RA and Humira. I think you will find these helpful. Please let us know if you have any additional questions, or concerns.
https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/traveling-humira
https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/travel-tips
-Effie, team member
