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Anyone Ever Traveled On A Plane With A Migraine? Got A Vacation Coming Up And I Am Nervous

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El Paso, TX
August 1, 2022
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Ok so jamaica will be fun. Look up the migraine x earplugs. They also make an airplanex one too. At first i hated them. But they do help with my migraine pressure pain. They are a bit uncomfortable so i will just put one in the ear where my migraines show up. But its almost immediate relief for me. And once you get there you get to relax and enjoy jamaica! Have a fabulous trip.

August 2, 2022
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Thank you so much for your reply. I was worried about how the cabin pressure would affect my head pressure. My problem is that I do not know what triggered it. It has happened once before years ago but apparently, when they happen they tend to linger. I agree that whatever this is, I am not letting it stop me from enjoying life. I have a 90 minute flight to Dallas and then 3 hours to Jamaica. I will do all the things you suggested.

August 1, 2022
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Yes for me it's better than a long car ride with the sun.
Take a sleep mask and headphones to listen to, for me classical music is relaxing.
I also pay the extra, it's not much, for the disability. You get through security faster and don't have to wait in a line. I even use the wheelchair because standing and walking that long is bad for me and besides uptick in migraine I might faint.
I have a disability card but they have never asked for it.
It still gets bad for me with all that so I can't go alone but like I said, better and faster than a car ride with the sun.

August 1, 2022
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Traveling with migraines can be challenging, but with some preparation, you can manage it effectively. Here are some tips from the knowledge base to help you:

- Choose Your Seat Wisely: If you're taking a bus or train, select a seat away from windows to avoid flashing lights and in a nonsmoking area
- Limit Stress: Plan Show Full Answer

Traveling with migraines can be challenging, but with some preparation, you can manage it effectively. Here are some tips from the knowledge base to help you:

- Choose Your Seat Wisely: If you're taking a bus or train, select a seat away from windows to avoid flashing lights and in a nonsmoking area.
- Limit Stress: Plan your travel to avoid changes in sleep patterns and pack your luggage a day or two before departure to avoid last-minute stress.
- Maintain Your Sleep Schedule: Stick as closely as possible to your regular sleep schedule to reduce the risk of migraines.
- Keep a Migraine Emergency Kit: Include items like a water bottle, non-triggering snacks, earplugs, an eye mask, sunglasses, essential oils, a hat, ice and heat packs, anti-nausea medications, a small pillow, and hard candy.
- Travel Insurance: Consider purchasing travel insurance to cover cancellations and medical needs.
- Avoid Known Triggers: Be mindful of your migraine triggers and plan accordingly.
- Plan Rest Periods: Ensure you have time to rest and recover, especially if dealing with jet lag.

By following these tips, you can better manage your migraines while traveling and enjoy your vacation.

July 21
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I always have my migraine medications wherever I go. Just like the American Express slogan.."Don't leave home without it."

I also include Miclizine (Dramamine) which I take as soon as I sense I have an episode of dizziness coming. I am prone to vertigo so I don't take any chances. I also try not to suddenly move my head to the left when turning as I noticed that sometimes I get vertigo with that movement.

My advice when traveling is, as soon as you have an aura or even just a little, tiny feeling of a headache coming, migraine or not, immediately address it before the headache will take control.

Have fun traveling. My family will be flying to Cancun in 2 weeks. Hope my migraine will stay in California and I enjoy my trip, migraine-free.

April 10, 2023

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