Hello,
I have a friend who will be traveling with me to India. He has Crohn's disease and although it is in remission, his doctor has advised him not to go. He also cannot find a company who he can get travel insurance from.
He's going for his brother-in-law's wedding in India, so he feels obligated to go, but we don't want his health to be at risk. Does anyone have any advice to give??
hi gimmesun i went to goa with my girlfriend for my friends wedding at christmas and my girlfriend also has crohns disease we was also a bit scared on the things to eat but we had no problem on eating things just be aware as you would anywhere.we also got the insurance from the travel agent no probs in fact we enjoyed it that much we are there again in november
Do you know what insurance company you went through? Mind you, he's in Australia so they might not have the same companies there. But I can send him the name just in case. Thanks
it was actually with allied travel and it was called super plus insurance i aint got the number for it now but if you type it in google it will come up
Unfortunately it is an hereditary disease and my son contracted it at the same age as I did but he comes out to Goa each year and spends a month with us without any ill effects - he is Vegan - by choice - nothing to do with Crohn's - but we are very careful with our diet - but you can get what you want - Indian people are very accommodating.
If you want to know anything else please pm me
We have two volunteers coming to help us this year with Crohn's, I had never really heard of it before this year, so to know so many people with it now is strange, is it becoming more common? Just curious, both of them feel they won't have a problem over here, so should be fine....
hya im 42 and have had crohns for 24 years, have been to goa 3 times in the past year and never had any problems if anything my symptoms are much better controlled over there. i eat in shacks restaurants anywhere and have been ok with the food. in april i had an mri scan done out there for £50, in the uk it was 8 month waiting list in blackpool or £900 private. Lloyda tsb insures me and they have been great. tell him go ahead nothing should stop him.
Thanks everyone for all your feedback. Definitely makes me feel better knowing that others have gone without any issues. Do you think it's best to stay vegetarian in India if you have Crohn's?? Or just the same precautions as everyone else.
wouldnt go veggie as i like my meat to much! Ive been hospitalised 5 times in the past year but still been to goa 3 times! dont let it beat you. enjoy
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