Air Travel

I'm taking a cross country flight and am a little worried. I'll be alone and travelling by air with Dystonia for the first time. I've timed it for 4 weeks after my Botox shots but not sure what to expect. Any tips, hints, suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Thorns on September 24, 2009 at 10:24am: Thanks Beka, I'll make sure I tell my brother.
Thanks again and you can be sure we will have a great time in MB.

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Permalink Reply by beka on September 24, 2009 at 2:15pm: Well, as long as a hurricane doesn't come along ! Enjoy...

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Permalink Reply by Thorns on September 25, 2009 at 11:43pm: Thanks Beka, I'll tell my brother to do this, I don't think he'll want something to happen at this point with the DBS, he hasn't been on a vacation for year's and it's been so long I don't know if he can remember the last one.
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Permalink Reply by Thorns on October 22, 2009 at 4:30pm: I have to thank Beka again, it worked out just the way you said, he showed his card and the security just patted him down and he had a great vacation, first one in 30 yrs. loved the ocean, pools and just getting away. It did take him a few days to adjust to new sounds and bed and all, but overall it went well, I told him he's too young to to act old only 53 but that's what happens to some of us when we make our world small.
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Permalink Reply by noelv on October 22, 2009 at 5:43pm: Thanks for all of your tips and suggestions. My flights were uneventful, I ended up helping someone get a wheelchair to preboard and made a new friend. My disabled person ID got me quickly through TSA and preboarding. First class is the way to go not for the food or amenities except for the room and ability to recline more. Is it worth it if I didn't have the miles, absolutely yes on a 6 hour flight. How much value do you place on being more comfortable in our condition? Maybe for 2-3 hours, I can tolerate intense pain until I can fall asleep with 2 valium doses. The bulkhead seats in 1st class is best because you can stand and stretch without a seatback in your way. Also, travelling 1st class gave me use of a closet for my carry on so I didn't need to try to lift anything over my head. On one leg, there was a bass in the closet and a 115 lb flight attendant lifted my carryon up to the overhead bin. Lesson: don't be afraid or too proud to ask for help.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Stace on October 25, 2009 at 12:02pm: Late comment here.. Yay!! glad it all went well!!! Travel can be ok with the right help and attitude!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by noelv on October 25, 2009 at 12:17pm: Wasn't a piece of cake but went okay. I ended up with the furthest gate both times but managed to flag down a TSA guy on the cart and ask for a ride. Again, don't b too proud to get help but don't demand attention.; ▶ Reply to This