9 TRAVEL ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM
The big crowds, traffic, long security lines, along with flight cancellations and delays, could be quite stressful under any circumstances. You can add a thyroid condition into the mix, and the journey may become quite complicated.
GET A CHECKUP
About four to six weeks ahead of your travel, you should check in with your endocrinologist or primary care doctor. Make sure your hypothyroidism is under excellent control; you do not need to worry about getting sick while on vacation. You should ask whether you need any vaccinations if you are traveling to another country. It is best to get written instruction on handling any health issues while away.
SCHEDULE A TRIP AROUND ACCORDING TO YOUR HEALTH
Book flight only at the time when you tend to feel your best, whether it is in the early afternoon or morning. Avoid peak travel times at train stations and airports as they are most crowded.
BRING EXTRA THYROID MEDICINES
If you need to keep your thyroid hormone levels in a normal range, you may need to take them in every day. However, you should also keep in mind to bring enough that it may last your whole trip.