Holiday insurance

[Harry8388]

Hi

Just wondered if PMR effects holiday insurance

I have PMR and I am forever worried about GCA would you take extra pred on holiday

[Queenie1901]

Our current travel insurer was advised of my PMR and it was covered with no extra premium charge or exclusion. I also asked my GP for an extra supply of pred in case of any flare and was given this with no problem.

[SheffieldJane]

I always used to travel with extra Pred. I never needed though, thankfully.

[Bcol]

Always take extra doses of all my medicines and if you are flying, take them on the plane with you, not in your luggage in case it goes astray.

[123-go]

PMR didn’t affect my holiday insurance and yes, take extra pred just in case. It’s easy to overdo things so keep that in mind especially if you are in a group; it’s ok to rest while the others go off on a hike 🙂.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

And if you can't manage something at home - don't be optimistic and imagine you will suddeenly be able to do it on holiday!

[Lclmlbls]

When I declared PMR my insurers added about £17 to my premium. However it is best to declare it in case you have any problems whilst abroad.

[Daffodilia]

Saga added about £1.50 for PMR to my travel insurance a few years ago

[Iamfedup]

It needs to be on your insurance and I have always taken extra on holiday

[Moon_beam]

Nationwide Flex Plus cover charged me £30 for PMR for an annual cover 😔. If anything happens and I didn’t declare it, they may void any claims made.

[Joneskye]

the pmr didn’t put my premium up by much but when I declared the osteoporosis it really jumped up in price.

[KizzieXmas]

I have just come back from holiday, I was insured by Staysure who did not charge me any extra. I took extra Prednisolone with me, no problem getting prescription and upped my Pred by just 2mg while I was away. I was concerned as I am yo yoing at the moment since I got below 10 mg, that is still a problem.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to KizzieXmas]

I suggest you stay at the lowest dose where you are OK for a few months, taking a holiday from tapering. Then try 1/2mg at a time and VERY slowly. When you are ready it will work - you can't force it and yoyoing causes problems in the longer term,

[KizzieXmas in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you PMRpro, I am not getting much advice from my GP, he asks me how I am and then tells me to reduce my dose. As everyone says, they don’t listen . I rely on the info on this forum.