Possible Flare

[Carathedog]

Hi, I think I’m having a flare. I’ve just got over a period of sciatica, so have waited a couple of days to see if it is a flare. I’m pretty much sure it is, so will follow Dorset Ladies formula.

Im just back from five days at Centre Parcs in the Lake District , I hired a mobility scooter when I was there, so didn’t think I’d overdone things. I’m due to go to Menorca on the 9th May, am now worried if I’ll manage.

Do you think either the sciatica , or the holiday could have brought on the flare? Any advice for the forthcoming holiday, was thinking about assisted boarding.

Appreciate any advice , many thanks

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Maybe a bit of both…unfortunately…

.. and most definitely request special assistance - takes a load of the hard work out of travelling - and just enjoy it.

Just being in a different environment with a different routine can trigger a flare - but it may well already have been brewing due to the sciatica.

[Carathedog in reply to DorsetLady]

thanks, yes, sometimes it’s difficult to tell where the symptoms are from. I have no pains when sitting, only when I move. Should’ve said , I’ve been stuck on 7.5 for a few months

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Even pleasant things are stressful and using the mobility scooter probably meant to did a lot of things that you mightn't have if you hadn't had it.

Go for the flare hard - get it under control and make sure you have airport assistance.

[Carathedog in reply to PMRpro]

thank you , I’m on it 🤞

[SheffieldJane]

Assisted boarding is great! Go for it. Don’t taper until you return. Have plenty of rest and sunshine

[Carathedog in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thank you

[Telian]

As others have said definitely have airport assistance and don’t reduce until back from Menorca. Enjoy 🌺

[Carathedog in reply to Telian]

Thank you , will do