Listen up if youโ€™re traveling soon – here are four of my favorite arthritis travel tips to make airplane travel easier!

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Think ahead – I always put my heaviest items in my checked baggage. I also pack as light as possible for my carry on, using a roller bag when possible as thatโ€™s easiest to carry, and always make sure all medications are in my carry on!ย 
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Do hand stretches in the plane to keep fingers from getting too stiff or swollen. I also try to get up and stretch at least once per hour for every plane ride!ย 
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Bring hydration items: staying hydrated is important, especially if you have dry eyes from inflammatory arthritis. I always pack extra eye drops, moisturizer, and of course water to stay hydrated!ย 
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Utilize disability accommodations at airport – this can help you conserve energy and reduce pain while getting from the entrance to your plane and back!ย ย 

Bonus: since Iโ€™m on immunosuppressants I also make sure to mask in the airport and on the airplane for extra protection from infections.

๐Ÿ™Œ Do you have any favorite tips for airplane travel with arthritis? 

๐Ÿ’šLet us know in the comments, and see more tips on the Arthritis Foundation website here!

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