5 Summer Travel Tips

1. Consult your physician to see if your health is stable enough to withstand a trip.  Make sure you discuss what activities you would be doing on your trip.

2. If you do in-center hemodialysis make sure to talk to your social worker or nurse to make arrangements to do dialysis in the city you are visiting.  This needs done 6 to 8 weeks in advance to secure a place for you in a facility.

3. Put any essential information, your mediciations, and supplies in your carry on luggage if you are flying.

4. Bring enough medication to last your entire trip plus a little extra in case of an emergency. Carry a written prescription for your medications in case you lose any of them.

5. If you are traveling by plane or train you can make arrangements for special meals.  These could include, low salt, low fat, or diabetic depending on your needs.  Don't wait until you are already on board because they may not be able to accomodate your needs.