Being Sick Away From Home

» Falstaff537 - Your tips

Have you ever been sick while travelling? Do you have a special tip or trick for keeping healthy or dealing with being sick? Share your tip with everyone on Suite101.com.
Genesis

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» QuartzNH - Re: Your tips

I get car sick more than anything. This is how I deal with carsickness. First of all, I'm only 3feet and 8 inches tall. I use a "booster seat" to see out the window, it helps to be able to see! Second, I do not eat or drink before the trip, or eat very lightly. I Always makes sure I have gone to the bathroom first. If I start feeling sick, I make sure the window is down. 9 out of 10 times, it's because I'm getting hot. I am not one to get hot! I also loosen the seat belt away from my stomach. I find if I fall asleep I can sometimes sleep it away. But not always.
I do get sick sometimes when I'm away from home. I don't really have any tips. I just make sure I have Advil (Ibuprofen) and Tylenol (acetaminophen), for whenever I need them. I always make sure I have my ID and medical card with me and Emergency contact information. A cell phone for calling the doctor. Other than those things, I don't have any real tips. I've had medical problems all my life, I know how to deal with them, as they come along.

Erica
PS, Advil is for aches and pains, joints and muscles, Advil (Ibuprofen) is more of an inflammation reducer for things like arthritis or other inflammation, and can be taken for reducing or elimination of pain, and also can be used for reducing or help reduce a fever. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is for Headaches, and Relieve pain and reduce fever.
I basically use Tylenol for Headaches and fever, and Advil for aches and pain. When taking these medicines, I strongly suggest to take food with these or a glass of Milk, it will reduce or prevent stomach problems.

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