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Interesting that you post this. I live in California (US) and am taking a trip to upstate NY at the end of this week. THe long flight (total trip is 8+ hours with the layover and such) is also making me nervous about the state of my stomach during that trip. Nothing's worse that feeling like you're stuck, trapped, in a plane (or other place) feeling like crap.

That said, to avoid trouble I was planning on being REALLY REALLY good this week leading up to the trip. Avoiding triggers like the plague (coffee, getting great sleep, low stress, etc.). And arming myself with tons of tins of Altoids or mints for the trip, as they're my saving grace when out in public and I'm in pain or feel nauseous. Bring whatever works for you when you're feeling badly - heating pad, meds, whatever.

All that said, that's all I can offer you. Arm yourself with the things that you know work if you're uncomfortable (like my Altoids). Knowing you have what you need, even while away, will hopefully help.

~ E.

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East Palo Alto, CA (San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley)

IBS-C, pain, nausea

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