What happens when your medication runs out abroad??

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The "yes, having the toddler nap now may cost us later. BUT ALSO DATE WITH THE WOMAN I LOVE" is so relatable.

It's kinda funny how the first "darling" in the CC shows up as "Danny."

“Halfway” oh dear 🤦🏼‍♂️ poor Claud, poor you

I’ve the same issue, I’m a chronic pain patient and travel from Germany to my fiancé in Las Vegas/ LA and I can only take a month worth of meds with me legally, it’s a nightmare every time! Especially because meds in Germany are free and I would have to pay over 2500$ for 10 days of meds in the US.

If I were going to Malaysia every year and couldn’t get botox for migraines anymore I would definitely be looking at medical tourism possibilities for that.

Another tip is that a lot of medications can also make you super photosensitive and burn very easily, check not just your current medicines but ones you have taken in the last 6-12 months. I discovered this the hard way when I got really nasty sunburn for the first time ever 6 months after a short course of new medication. I was sensitive to sunlight for nearly a year!

Some more tips for hot weather fashion! 1. LINEN is your best friend. Seriously, linen dresses, trousers, cardigans...so much cooler than cotton. Palazzo pants are great for air circulation 2. COVER UP: I have a loose semi-sheer linen long sleeve "kimono" style jacket that I always wear when I'm going to be in direct sunlight. It covers my entire arms and keeps you cooler. Also helps prevent mosquito bites to your arms 3. Sometimes sneakers are better: find the kind of sneaker with thin knitted uppers, best if they are the mesh kind, pair with think cotton socks. Sandals often get sweaty and uncomfortable. But if sandals, make sure you're choosing real leather ones, that can absorb some moisture--pleather sandals are the WORST 4. Take a UV-resistant umbrella: I think Jessica mentioned this in the last video but it's definitely legit! Saves you from burning 5. Spaghetti straps may not be your friend: conversely, when you expose more skin it's hotter because the sun is directly heating up your skin. If you're wearing something with more coverage it helps both shield your skin and wick away the sweat

I grew up in Houston, TX - a VERY hot place, and was a mechanic for a while working outside - with my then-undiagnosed EDS. I used to stick small ice cubes into my hair when it was up in a pony tail, also rolling ice cubes in a bandana and then putting that around your neck or head was helpful. You just had to embrace being slightly moist all the time because the humidity meant you never dried off. The same "wing" (upper shoulderblade) area that keeps you warm by being covered in winter will really quickly cool you down when you put a cold pack on that area. Luckily I live in the north now (PHEW!) and still have one of those neck fans for when it's warm :D One last tip for the tropical areas - they make combo sunscreen and bug repellant! One lotion, no spraying poisonous fog. "Incognito, Mineral Suncream Insect Repellent SPF30" is one name, or "Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Insect Repellent Gentle Breeze SPF 30 Sunscreen" ♥

I also have to take pain medications around the clock for migraines. For people who don't suffer from a chronic illness, taking pain medications is considered a character flaw. I'm forever looked upon as a drug addict. I think I've tried just about every new and existing treatment and drug until the year 2020 when two new drugs, independently of each other, put me in the hospital -- 2 migraine medications caused me to have 2 intestinal surgeries 2 months apart. After almost 50 years of trying every new treatment protocol (I'm 68), I will no longer be a pin cushion or medical experiment. It is CRITICAL to have all your pain medicines. I won't book a trip if I cannot get access to enough of my medication in advance. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO PRETTY, NICE & INFORMED that people pay attention to you.

Great video! Lots of fantastic tips. (I’m glad that Claudia’s mistake actually led to you discovering a resource for medications. It’s nice when things work out like that.) ❤️

Thank you. Even an hour in the car can be difficult for me, so all hints about traveling with chronic illness is welcome.

It's amazing how much suffering we accept, especially while travelling but also just at home, caused by doctors. There's absolutely no real shortage of triptans, opioids, methylphenidate, etc. They are right there in every pharmacy, but doctors have lobbied to make it impossible to get medication without their constantly repeated permission, even if they admit that you need it for life. I have literally never in my life talked to a doctor because they had some sort of expertise and they were the best person to ask something. Instead it is hundreds of appointments purely to get some sort of letter or permission to do something with my own damn body. Imagine if you had to fear starvation, despite there being no harvest failure, despite having enough money, simply because you don't have a little permission slip to buy food — because the wrong food could be bad for your health, don't cha know — plus a special extra nutritionist's letter if you're abroad. That's life for chronically ill and disabled people.

As a fellow 🦓 who has massive reactions to mosquito bites, I can say the only thing that helped me is taking vitamin B1 complex. I lived abroad for 18 months and only got 3 bites the whole time where I’ve been hospitalised before on holiday as I’ve had so many bites with severe reactions. Would love a video about how you navigate the airport and flight itself 😊

So glad you were able to get your meds replaced so easily, Jessica. And I can just imagine how terrible poor Claudia must have felt. Thanks for the tips on staying cool. I don’t have any chronic illnesses that should cause trouble with heat, but I hate hate hate it, especially coupled with humidity. I’m glad I don’t have loved ones to visit in Malaysia, beautiful though it is. 🎀💖🎀

My goodness that lil boy has grown so fast!! So happy to see you guys having a good trip and finding what you need! Thank goodness the pharmacy had it!

I have POTS, CFS, epilepsy and migraines, and I live in Brazil so I deal with heat a lot, and I use most of those tips everyday. I love your videos Jessi, they are amazing and helped me a lot to deal with all those diagnosis. thanks <3

Partially full glasses all around the house is actually a great defense strategy for when those aliens from Signs show up 👽 😂

In seattle most homes (unless you are rich) do not have AC and only base board heating. It doesn't get (or at least we don't get) that hot during summer. Our summers are getting warmer here in the pacific northwest. less rain now too which means more fires and smoke. woo hoo. it's fine. we are fine. everything is fiiiiine!!!!

Medication availability varies so much between countries. I always check rules before booking holidays. Some stuff needs doctors letters to bring into the country.