Hi,
Does anyone know where I can get good 'around the world holiday insurance? I know that a lot of insurance people don't want to know if you have a medical problem.

p.s Happy new year

Gill

Thanks Maria, I will give then a try, see what they say, holiday is booked now so hope I do get Insured.

Take care

Gill x

Hi Paula, yes I have had both knees replaced and also have two pins in the top of my spine, so I'm sure it will cost me. Thanks for the advice, I have never heard of staysure but it's worth a try. Will keep you posted. Hope to ring around tonight when I leave work.

Thanks Gill x

Hi Gill

Once you have had surgery for RA the premiums do seem to rise steeply. We usually use Direct Travel ; their premiums are usually very competitive. When you phone the medical helpline they are very careful to ensure that you only pay what is necessary and will ask for the dates of surgery and medication details. You can choose what level of insurance you actually require depending on the places you are visiting and the type of holiday.

Good luck, hope you find something suitable (and not too expensive!).

Lyn x

Hi Gill,

Have a wonderful holiday, enjoy ever moment of it. You may find your RA is much better because you are contented and happy on your fabulous holiday.

Safe journey when the time comes.

Lorna x

i have put a list up somewhere .

but use saga they are the best .

there are 8 inshurances which will take you on .

Saga might not have R.A on but i used concectvie tissue as because i have overlaps and that coverd it all .

As R A is part of it .

Christine

i had injections when visting Bangkok

but R.A WAS NOT DX then ...Cover your self from head to foot in 50% deet even in your hair .
Keep your hands washed some loos are not western holes in floors most are ok if you in tourest areas

keep some hand gel and wipes and tussuies with you .
its very hot .Drink bottled water only clean teeth with bottled water .

they do give you rags in iced water to cool your self down in the tourest areas most is air con .
the hotels are lovely there .More like 5 star

i did see midges or mosies but we were warned .
cover up from sun use strong sun cream don,t show bottoms of feet to the budda i did and got well told off .
you will have to take shoes off in temples and floor is very hot sometimes .
i had good soft shoes on sandles but still got blisters though sweating and heat so keep plasters and socks with you .
i had to wear socks as feet were sore on first half of first outing .Which were the best thing i took with me .
when feet used to it was fine .
you need a sun hat .

Watch naughty tuk tuk drivers .

dont drink iced beers from bars .

I think if you do saga on line it does not have r.a on it .
but if you phone they will have .

i think now i won,t use any other as i have seen saga at work getting someone home .
and heard other praise /s about them
Chris

hi gill

what a brilliant holiday coming up!!! i've been twic to Aus now 6 years ago and last time 2 years ago it is well worth the trip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

check with your practice nurse regarding injections for singapore/bangkok--if you are just changing planes i'm pretty sure you don't need any vaccinations --unless directions from the health board have changed in 2 years.

if you do need them you will need them at least a month before for them to 'kick' in

where abouts in Aus are you going??


make sure you get up and walk about on the flight i found it really helped ease the stiffness of the long flight.


take care have a wonderful time

love

caz xx