As a part time RVer, I will always take an extra 10 day supply of medications on top of what I need for the duration of the trip. Occasionally, RVs break down or family emergencies arise. As a side note, meds that require refrigeration can be stored in a cooler with ice when the power goes out.
This info was quite useful. I have type 1 and my husband type 2 but takes insulin. I wear a Dexcom6 and Ominpod5 currently. Love it!! We don't full-time but one day I want to do a week or two Road trip with my hubby.
Just a suggestion for Chris and Amanda regarding the insulin and boondocking...keep a few ice packs/partially filled water bottles in your freezer and a small cooler on hand. Should you ever lose power, there is at least a guarantee of emergency refrigeration that can last a good while!
CVS was able to give my dad a 7 days emergency refill of his meds once when he was having to stay with us during an ice storm even though the prescription was on file with his local pharmacy. All we needed was an original prescription bottle.
As far as controlled substances, you can see a local MD, have them call your prescribing MD to verify the meds and then they’ll write it for you. Not all of them will do this though. It depends on the drug. Especially opiates, being so abused. Unfortunately, many MD’s are afraid to write for them. But if the problem is bad enough, you’ll have to go to a local hospital. As far as an ongoing prescription for controlled substances, I don’t know.
I think we had doctors call across state lines for that controlled prescription once or twice, but man it was a hassle. We understand why licensing works that way, but it makes travel pretty tricky for some people...
Great video topic for many. About those 90 day supply medications, some insurances are finicky. My insurance will only pay for/fill a 90 day supply via the mail. They will not do a 90 day supply for store pickup… only 30 day store pick up! So dumb! Being on the road full time makes mail in prescriptions difficult. To work around this I have my scripts written for 90 days and go through Walmart and pay cash as if I don’t have insurance. The more annoying part is it’s actually cheaper than when I was using my health insurance paying the monthly price at CVS. My doctor has me on brand only drug, not generic. My husband and I have a high deductible nationwide plan through his former employer. If I go into the office and see my provider (and haven’t met my deductible for the year) I have to pay for the visit. If I do a telemedicine visit with the same provider (and haven’t met my deductible for the year) the insurance covers the visit 100%! Something’s with medicine just don’t make sense. Did I mention I was in nursing for over 20 years, my last 10 being a nurse practitioner?
It's such a mess! Luckily some of the newer tools (like telemedicine) have made RVing easier, but some parts are definitely harder without being stationary...
Hi I'm a new viewer.🥰 Learning this life style is fascinating and I have dreams to RV full-time now... maybe someday. Fam of 5. My kiddos have asked to be home schooled, I have no knowledge on doing that lol. Thanks for all the info on many subjects.. MJ. ❤️🇨🇦
Good evening. In my opinion one of the best benefits of the pandemic is the telehealth option. I see a therapist once a week. I have been able to do telehealth all during the pandemic. I have also utilized it on days when the weather has been bad or when I had hip replacement surgery I never missed an appointment. I think that is a huge benefit of the pandemic.
We have a kids urgent care office near us called PM Pediatrics that has been amazing for those inconvenient times kids get sick. They’re open until midnight 7 days a week! And it’s also always a holiday weekend! Lol. I know Tara from Changing Lanes has to deal with getting a lot medication on the road. I think her doctors are really good about calling wherever she is.
@@Five2Go maybe they’d give you a little slack and make it before midnight a third of the time? 🤣 we made it 5 years before our oldest had to go to the ER but then it became several visits between the two kids over the next couple years. Stitches, possible appendicitis, fell down the stairs, broken arm, possible broken elbow, croup, trouble breathing…. Croup was the worst one. Had to call for an ambulance. It came on so fast I had no idea what it was and he could barely breathe. Around 3 am… so yea. I get it Erin!!!
@Type1Detour. T1D here. Check out the Frio bags as a back up in case of power loss. Water activates the cooling and I've had bags last 24-36 hours. They're reusable so you can keep submerging them in water to activate. They're a tad awkward but really effective.
I’m a hemodialysis patient (not from diabetes) and my dream is to travel in an RV with a portable dialysis machine! I’ve had to take medications nearly all my life for kidney related reasons and I have always made sure to take at least two weeks extra with me especially when I had a working kidney transplant! I don’t know if I’d want to live in an RV full time because I like the area where we live! I have Medicare because I have renal failure plus my husband is still employed so I have that too! Before we were married I had Medicaid too and they only covered in my home state (WA) and the bordering states (OR, ID). I haven’t seen my kidney specialist in person since the virus started! I’m considered high risk!
Pets are NOTORIOUS as well for injuring themselves at 11pm on Saturday night when no one is around to help. In the last 2 years along we've had about 3-4 pet emergencies and ALL of them were at night, on a weekend.
Speaking of pets - we use Banfield with Vector and they're pretty much nationwide so we've been able to keep up with well checks, vaccinations, etc no matter where we are.
Assume the are PA residents? What about ADHD meds? We just started full timing last July and my kids had been able to do online visits with their Psychiatrist. GA just changed their law and now he can only do online visits with people in GA. We don’t know what we are going to do. My Endo (Type 2) only requires me to come on every 6 months and they are great sending scripts to CVS pharmacies around the country.
As a part time RVer, I will always take an extra 10 day supply of medications on top of what I need for the duration of the trip. Occasionally, RVs break down or family emergencies arise. As a side note, meds that require refrigeration can be stored in a cooler with ice when the power goes out.
Great tips!
As a senior part timing this is helpful... Thank you and God bless👍🙏
Glad it was helpful!
This info was quite useful. I have type 1 and my husband type 2 but takes insulin. I wear a Dexcom6 and Ominpod5 currently. Love it!! We don't full-time but one day I want to do a week or two Road trip with my hubby.
Do it! And do not let the diabetes part hold you back! We both wear Omnipod 5 and Dexcom also.
Just a suggestion for Chris and Amanda regarding the insulin and boondocking...keep a few ice packs/partially filled water bottles in your freezer and a small cooler on hand. Should you ever lose power, there is at least a guarantee of emergency refrigeration that can last a good while!
CVS was able to give my dad a 7 days emergency refill of his meds once when he was having to stay with us during an ice storm even though the prescription was on file with his local pharmacy. All we needed was an original prescription bottle.
Thank you so much for making this video. Really helps for new full timers.
You're very welcome!
As far as controlled substances, you can see a local MD, have them call your prescribing MD to verify the meds and then they’ll write it for you. Not all of them will do this though. It depends on the drug. Especially opiates, being so abused. Unfortunately, many MD’s are afraid to write for them. But if the problem is bad enough, you’ll have to go to a local hospital. As far as an ongoing prescription for controlled substances, I don’t know.
I think we had doctors call across state lines for that controlled prescription once or twice, but man it was a hassle. We understand why licensing works that way, but it makes travel pretty tricky for some people...
Great video topic for many. About those 90 day supply medications, some insurances are finicky. My insurance will only pay for/fill a 90 day supply via the mail. They will not do a 90 day supply for store pickup… only 30 day store pick up! So dumb! Being on the road full time makes mail in prescriptions difficult. To work around this I have my scripts written for 90 days and go through Walmart and pay cash as if I don’t have insurance. The more annoying part is it’s actually cheaper than when I was using my health insurance paying the monthly price at CVS. My doctor has me on brand only drug, not generic. My husband and I have a high deductible nationwide plan through his former employer. If I go into the office and see my provider (and haven’t met my deductible for the year) I have to pay for the visit. If I do a telemedicine visit with the same provider (and haven’t met my deductible for the year) the insurance covers the visit 100%! Something’s with medicine just don’t make sense. Did I mention I was in nursing for over 20 years, my last 10 being a nurse practitioner?
It's such a mess! Luckily some of the newer tools (like telemedicine) have made RVing easier, but some parts are definitely harder without being stationary...
Hi I'm a new viewer.🥰 Learning this life style is fascinating and I have dreams to RV full-time now... maybe someday. Fam of 5. My kiddos have asked to be home schooled, I have no knowledge on doing that lol. Thanks for all the info on many subjects.. MJ. ❤️🇨🇦
Look into some of the solar power sources, like Ecoflo or Jackery. Along with a solar suitcase panel.
Good evening. In my opinion one of the best benefits of the pandemic is the telehealth option. I see a therapist once a week. I have been able to do telehealth all during the pandemic. I have also utilized it on days when the weather has been bad or when I had hip replacement surgery I never missed an appointment. I think that is a huge benefit of the pandemic.
We agree about teleheath. It’s so helpful.
We have a kids urgent care office near us called PM Pediatrics that has been amazing for those inconvenient times kids get sick. They’re open until midnight 7 days a week! And it’s also always a holiday weekend! Lol. I know Tara from Changing Lanes has to deal with getting a lot medication on the road. I think her doctors are really good about calling wherever she is.
That's a nice thing to have nearby! Knowing our kids they'd get sick at 12:01 though 😂
@@Five2Go maybe they’d give you a little slack and make it before midnight a third of the time? 🤣 we made it 5 years before our oldest had to go to the ER but then it became several visits between the two kids over the next couple years. Stitches, possible appendicitis, fell down the stairs, broken arm, possible broken elbow, croup, trouble breathing…. Croup was the worst one. Had to call for an ambulance. It came on so fast I had no idea what it was and he could barely breathe. Around 3 am… so yea. I get it Erin!!!
Thank you for allowing us to share this information with others!!
Thanks for joining us!
@Type1Detour. T1D here. Check out the Frio bags as a back up in case of power loss. Water activates the cooling and I've had bags last 24-36 hours. They're reusable so you can keep submerging them in water to activate. They're a tad awkward but really effective.
I’m a hemodialysis patient (not from diabetes) and my dream is to travel in an RV with a portable dialysis machine! I’ve had to take medications nearly all my life for kidney related reasons and I have always made sure to take at least two weeks extra with me especially when I had a working kidney transplant! I don’t know if I’d want to live in an RV full time because I like the area where we live! I have Medicare because I have renal failure plus my husband is still employed so I have that too! Before we were married I had Medicaid too and they only covered in my home state (WA) and the bordering states (OR, ID). I haven’t seen my kidney specialist in person since the virus started! I’m considered high risk!
Thank you! Great information
Pets are NOTORIOUS as well for injuring themselves at 11pm on Saturday night when no one is around to help. In the last 2 years along we've had about 3-4 pet emergencies and ALL of them were at night, on a weekend.
We know all about that!!! 🐕
Speaking of pets - we use Banfield with Vector and they're pretty much nationwide so we've been able to keep up with well checks, vaccinations, etc no matter where we are.
@@Five2Go we’ve got all three of our boys moved over to Banfield. Great suggestion!
Assume the are PA residents? What about ADHD meds? We just started full timing last July and my kids had been able to do online visits with their Psychiatrist. GA just changed their law and now he can only do online visits with people in GA. We don’t know what we are going to do. My Endo (Type 2) only requires me to come on every 6 months and they are great sending scripts to CVS pharmacies around the country.