Travel
Plan ahead when traveling with osteoarthritis. Proper preparation can ease the pain and hassle of travel. When flying, request wheel chair assistance when buying your ticket. Curbside check-in and porter service can help with heavy luggage. Don't let osteoarthritis stop you from going to the places you desire.
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While hiking, or when I am in a crowd, I've found I must have a cane for balance, as well as to keep from being accidentally tripped. I always have my "stick" when I fly, and am able to take advantage of early plane boarding to avoid crowds and lines. I always carry two smaller wallets (no purse) and keep them in two separate places for security…
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