Travelling

[Mely77]

Hello everyone any tips on traveling to Cuba,my filtration is 23% creatinine is 210 is it safe for me to go and is it safe to be in the sun and swim etc.please any tips would be appreciated by the way I am 41 years old.

Thank you in advance.

[Hidden]

Hi,

Not too much and not too long. I travel as well, but in my RV. Moderation is the key and don't do anything too strenuous if you are doing labs upon your return. As far as the sun is concerned, use a high SBF and even then, don't stay out too long. Be careful and you should be able to enjoy trips for years to come.

[Mely77 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it as I am so confused and concerned if I am going to be ok to travel.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Hi Mely,

My first response is don't drink the water...lolol...but do stay hydrated, especially if you are in a warmer climate ( I am so jealous) Take a look to see if any of the medications you might be on are photosensitive: empr.com/uncategorized/whic...

We go away and I am always the first in the pool or the River. Don't get over tired. I love my naps when we are on vacation. And try to stick to your diet. My first vacation once diagnosed, I was a little loose on my diet and it impacted my next labs.

Have fun and relax.

[Mely77 in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thank you so much for replying,I will try not to drink water (ocean) lol yes I will drink lots of water and watch what I eat for sure I am just scared because I am in a lot of pain lately and I have to take narcotic for the pain,my first time going to Cuba after diagnosis so I am nervous and scared if I will be ok to go but thank you I feel little relaxed now.

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador in reply to Mely77]

The only person who can advise if you can safely travel is in a discussion with your doctor. We aren't privy to your health history, medications and more. Please refer to your own Doctor. Blessings

[Maravil]

Hi!

I am 61, and have the same gfr when in 2017 we did a tour of france and monaco for 11 days and last year 12 days in Portugal and Spain..did a lot of walking and hydrating, sticking to my strict diet! and on both occasion I came back with same test results.. Now I am set to travel for the next 2 weeks...i pray an hope it will continue to be the.same!

Have a happy and safe travels to us!.

[Mely77]

Thank you so much to all of you I feel more relaxed now I cant wait to go now all I have to do is stick to my routine and I will be fine,have safe trip yourself and thank you again.

[RhenDutchess123]

like the others said..check with your doctor...he might want you to have some vaccines or give you tips....other than that HAVE AN AWESOME TIME...bring back some sunshine for the rest of us !!!

[Mely77 in reply to RhenDutchess123]

I did check and he said that the sun would be good for me but I still wanted to check with others who actually experienced going away and having PKD,thank you I will make sure I bring some sun back lol

[christina1947]

I mely77 my advise to anyone going to Cuba take a very strong mosquito repellent its a must you can’t buy a decent one out there. Ioved Cuba but saw some people in our hotel cover in mosquito bites and some people got infected bites be prepared take care and enjoy xxx