Rheumatoid Arthritis Travel Tips
Sanitize often to ward off infection
If you’re taking an immunosuppressant or had recently used steroids, you might be at higher risk because your immune system is weakened. When traveling, an infection is among one of the last things you would want. Before getting on an airplane or a public bus, it might be good to ask your doctor about any ways you can prevent infection from happening. They might suggest things like wearing a mask or using hand sanitizer. It might seem embarrassing to wear a mask, but if you’re taking public transport it can really help keep germs from getting into your lungs or your bloodstream. If anyone gives you a funny look, you can explain that you’re on a special medication that makes you more susceptible to the germs around you.
