I have traveled a fair amount over the years both overseas and domestically. During an exacerbation where I completely lost vision in one eye, I got out of the hospital and within a week, flew to Germany for 3 weeks (tagging along on my husband's work trip). Best thing ever - it gave me time to focus on myself and my own healing. I came back with much improved vision and another week later, it was back to normal. During my exacerbation last May, it was while I was traveling down south for 3 weeks. I had a 1 year old to manage by myself at the same time. I stayed calm, relaxed, and it was all ok.

Being anxious when your diagnosis is new is normal. Please don't let it control your life. Think about what will happen if you get vertigo and plan for it. Some possible options: 1. You don't get vertigo (the most likely scenario!!) 2. You fly home and puke the whole way. 3. You fly home and are fine. 4. You stay where you are at for another day or two until you get past it. 5. ???? there are so many different scenarios, but once you are aware of them and can plan for them, they aren't so scary.

If you are into trying it, you might want to start doing some relaxation exercises that you can use when you feel anxious. Deep breathing, counting, etc. They take some practice, but they really help me. Best of luck. I hope it's a good trip!

I really like the last sentence you wrote - very insightful!