Bigskyfam Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Stopped halfway. After 5 hr trip and feeling like I was on the carnival ride gravitron with the changes in altitude.. Happy to be halfway. Not sure what to expect for the rest of the trip. What else do you guys do on long car rides. My poor hubby has to stop every hour for me to go to the bathroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I don't handle elevation at all either. It stops my bad ear up and then the slight vertigo sets in. As far as stopping for the bathroom, that's just how we roll now. Of course as we are getting older the old bones don't like sitting real long so stopping frequently is good for that too. Good luck on your appt. What kind of specialist are you going to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Cardiologist on the dinet list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjensen Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Good luck. I hope you end up feeling like the trip was well worth it.Don't have any tips for trips. I do well until I get on a bumpy road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks guys. My hope is to be seen by a doc who is familiar with pots patients and treatment plans and who can give me guidance on what next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeforeTheMorning Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Hi,I hope your appointment goes well, and you get a great treatment plan.On long journey's I sometimes find that listening to music helps to pass the time when I'm feeling bad.Best Wishes,Lyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I have problems with altitude as well and need to lie down. I know it's strange but while in a bad flare (like at high altitudes) I need to use the bathroom all the time. Lying down in the car helps preventing that (no I don't understand ) so maybe that might work for you also? Good luck on your trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hoping your time in Portland is going well and is productive. Let us know when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjensen Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I cannot drive, so lying down is my answer also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Hi guys. Appt is done. Informative. I felt listened to. Gameplan set and now to go home and regroup. Not looking forward to the drive but glad I've made it this far. On the upside.. Trader joes was good to me for Himalayan salt and coconut water. We will see how this goes Thought process is that I've had pots for a lot longer than I've thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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