Flight to Sweden from US and back

[yogabonnie]

Please tell me NOT to continue to reduce. even DSNS when I am about to fly to Sweden. I fly there and back in the space of 12 days.

[HeronNS]

What's your current dose?

[yogabonnie in reply to HeronNS]

5mg. did 1 day of 4.5 last week

[Hollyseden in reply to yogabonnie]

I was also between 5 and 4.5 during my holidays. See other comment.

[Hidden]

Please don't reduce when you have such a trip coming up. Not to mention the couple of weeks after you get back.🌻👍

[HeronNS]

I was able to reduce when at a similar level, but my trip was by train (24 hour journey) and relaxing visit with family. Also, my taper to that point had been seamless. I think you would be wise to suspend taper if you have had any hiccups on the way to 5 mg, and especially prior to your flight. As PMRpro says "It isn't slow if it works". Don't rock the boat!

[Hollyseden]

Hi Yogabonnie Absolutely don't taper when you are away. I asked the same thing when I realised I had 2 breaks planned within days of each other 😣 Silly me. Anyway the advice I got and took was not to taper while away. In the grand scheme of things it only covered 2 weeks out of 52. Go and enjoy your visit.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I'd have thought you would KNOW I would say that. Stay at 5mg - and make sure you have plenty of spare pred with you just in case.

[yogabonnie]

Thanks to all of you. I KNOW this...but was thinking oh I'm doing so well...blah blah.. and needed to be told NOT to do it!!! haha thanks

[Hidden in reply to yogabonnie]

I got that yb. Hence the big thumb. Its always better for others to give you permission if you wont listen to yourself. I hardly ever do.....listen to myself that is.

[scats]

Relax about the pred and most importantly, enjoy yourself!

[Louisepenygraig]

You're on a low dose any way. Definitely don't try to reduce while you're away. I understand your need to be told not to, I'm the same, even if I know what the right answer is it's good to get confirmation isn't it. 😊

[CT-5012]

And get airport assistance, it makes all the difference. Have a great time. 😊

[Lonsdalelass in reply to CT-5012]

Definitely.

[PMRCanada]

I take an extra mg of pred the days I fly....works like a charm. As others have said, stay at 5mg and then resume taper after you return. Enjoy!

[fmkkm]

Hey Bonnie,

Don’t reduce below 5mg. If it were me I would take 6 the day I fly.

Enjoy 💗

[Christophene47]

As pleasant as a trip can be, it is stressful with luggage, airport security, new food, surroundings,etc. I would rather see you take enough with you to raise your dose if symptoms worsen, or you cannot enjoy your trip. No, I would not tell you to taper in anticipation of a flight to Scandinavia. Hope you have a great flight and trip. Raise dose if necessary.

[yogabonnie]

I just realized this is like Who wants to be a Millionaire. i ASKED the audience and they came out 100%. I shall take the audience! . Final answer!

[Blearyeyed]

How about this .....

Note to self!

1. Read post that I wrote asking for advice about having the sense to stop tapering and stay on a dose I can cope with for big holidays , high holidays , family events and travels.

2.Laugh at everybody's answers .

3.Try not to ignore the advice just because I think it will be ok!

4.Feel relief that I wrote such a sensible post in the first place.

Give myself a pat on the back for doing so ( with a back scratcher , don't want to put out a shoulder!)

5. Reward myself with an inner hug and a big treat .

Love Yoga Bunnie XXX

(😋😁😂😂😂😂😂 Hope that helps , hugs , Bee xx)