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What Is The Worst Thing About Traveling With Parkinson’s Disease.

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Colorado City, AZ

I will be flying. I am taking two days to do this. I will be spending the night in Boston and flying to the coast the next day. I can’t get there exhausted because I will be moving into a senior living community, independent living. I am in assisted living home now. I will have some support but I have to furnish the apt. Any advice…even the obvious.
I will still be here with all of you even though I am moving.
pjm🌹

May 11, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I flew out of the country in January. The best thing I did was to sign up for a wheelchair. Besides not having to walk, they helped carry my luggage. I got to skip the security lines, including immigration and customs. I got to board first. They will help you on the plane if you like. When I arrived,they picked up my luggage. If there’s anything you don’t want help with just say. And… it’s all free!

May 12, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

For me I can no longer fly as the pressure changes are too much for me especially with take off and landing. However I a enjoying exploring New England with my wife by car.

May 13, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I watch a program on the free antenna TV Network, called Dr. G. Medical Examiner. She states that one of the reasons for death after a flight is due to the blood flow/coagulation, slowing or halting on flights. You don't have, but very limited time, to move around. As well, the lacking of real air to the lungs and brain. I cannot speak for Dr. G, so you might need to google search or even ask your Movement Disorder Specialist, for her exact knowledge on the subject. Hope it helps.

May 21, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Here's my view

June 25
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

In answer to the original question...the fact that the bloody disease will insist on sharing a room.

It would be fine if I could have the penthouse suite while it has a room at the back with a view of the bins!

June 24

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