Canadianmumof5 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I don't know what to do. We booked a last minute trip to Disney for me, DD11, DS8 and DS4. We are supposed to leave in 4 more sleeps. Our entire house came down with the nasty flu bug on Christmas Day/Boxing Day. Everyone is on the mend - not 100% there yet but pretty close. Lingering coughs, no big deal. Yesterday I went to the ER. I was actually feeling fine when I first got up but started feeling this warm sensation in my chest. I had felt it before a couple of days earlier but thought nothing of it. But yesterday it kept happening, and of course we got a little worried when I googled it. Evidently, this warm sensation in the chest can be a sign of heart attack in women(!!), along with feeling weak (check), dizzy (check), lack of appetite (check)........hard to know what is from the flu though and what could be something else. Anyway, long story short - they ran an ECG which was fine, did a massive amount of bloodwork including cardiac enzymes, and all was ok. The ER doc said to follow up with my family doctor if it continues. So while I feel better knowing that the ECG and bloodwork were fine yesterday, I still have the warmth in my chest today. Still weak, etc. I will see one of the doctors in our family practice tomorrow to follow up. But do I still go away, on my own with 3 kids? At this point, everything is non-refundable which is a substantial amount of money but DH said it doesn't matter; if I want to cancel, it is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I would be more worried about you developing something like pneumonia with your recent bout with the flu and cough. I'd try to get into a doctor to have your lungs checked out. Disney - hmmm. If I continued to get better than I'd go. If I got new info. (like an infection or a heart problem) then I wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 If everything is non-refundable anyway, I would wait and see. Double and triple check your insurance before you go, because if something did happen, the insurance company would probably say it was pre-existing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Any chance that DH or a beloved auntie or some other fun adult can take the kids in your place? I agree with pp, that a wait and see approach is best. And I would probably go unless things get worse or different and just plan to take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 If everything is non-refundable anyway, I would wait and see. Double and triple check your insurance before you go, because if something did happen, the insurance company would probably say it was pre-existing. That's not really how pre existing clauses work, though I agree you should understand how to use your insurance when outside your home network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Do you have health insurance that covers you here? Orlando has decent hospitals, so I wouldn't worry about needing treatment there but for the expense. I think it would depend on what the diagnosis is. If it's a side effect of the flu that will pass, that's one thing. Potential heart issue is another. If you've booked through Disney directly, they are very good about rebooking. Can you reschedule air tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks for the replies. Yes, we have good health insurance for when we travel - no issues. I'd be more worried about the kids though - who would look after them if I had to go to the hospital??? EEK. I suggested to DH that he go instead of me - but he can't really take the time off right now. He and DS13 are supposed to be doing a little trip of their own later this month (not Disney). All of the reservations are in my name. I'm sure I could change the Disney ressie to another name if I had to (yes, booked with them), but the car rental is 100% non-transferrable, same with the other hotel we are supposed to be staying at. I don't even think I could switch those to DH even if he wanted to go. The ER doc said all looked fine - that it was likely just part of the flu recovery but to follow up. Stupid googling though makes you wonder if its something more sinister that is starting...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 If it makes you feel any better, we have a flu like virus run through the house that gave a couple of us (2 of the 5 that caught it, myself included) deep chest heaviness and pain. Very unsettling. It was just viral (we did go straight into the dr) and resolved on its own after a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Yep, I would go. Or I'd certainly plan on going if nothing changed. You've been checked out pretty thoroughly; what else can you do? Something might happen, but something might happen at any time. It will be harder if it happens far from home, sure, but it's not that likely - and Disney is about as good a place as possible to be if it does, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I would go. Do see your doc first to make sure there was nothing more serious, but most likely you will all be feeling a bit better in 4 days and the warm sun and fresh air will do you good. Enjoy what you can, don't feel bad about taking extra rest or naps, and be glad the flu hit when it did and not while in route to Disney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I would totally go if I were you. Try to relax and enjoy your days at Disney. Enjoy the shows and parades. Eat some yummy food....can I come??? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 You can usually reschedule with nonrefundable tickets, just not get money back. I hope you feel better soon, I'm not sure what I would do... maybe wait until two days before, then if everybody isn't well enough, then see about rescheduling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I would consider changing the dates if possible. Hopefully the feeling will go away and you will be fine. Like Jean, said...I would be worried about developing a secondary infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 You can usually reschedule with nonrefundable tickets, just not get money back. I hope you feel better soon, I'm not sure what I would do... maybe wait until two days before, then if everybody isn't well enough, then see about rescheduling it. :iagree: Also, if you can get a medical note from a doctor saying you can't travel, they might make an exception regarding a refund or rescheduling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I would be concerned about pneumonia. Although I rarely take antibiotics, I would talk to my doc about starting them before this trip is this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesinIndiana Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Can you add a close friend to your itinerary in case you can't cancel w/o $$ penalty. It might be cheaper to add a trusted adult/older teen you trust, can drive, take care of kids just in case you do end up in the hospital. I hope your trip is uneventful, in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I understand why you went to the ER and have gone multiple times to the ER when I've had chest pain and will again in the future if need be. And I think this is great that you are following up with a doctor tomorrow. But a heart attack was ruled out. And hopefully other heart problems will be ruled out. If things like pneumonia are ruled out as well then I wouldn't give a second thought to the possibility of hospitalization any more than I would normally (because at any time on any trip it is always a remote possibility). More than anything though I hope you all feel better because you want to feel good on a vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Stop Googling and go to Disney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 My vote is to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 We had a concern about my son a few days before Disney and took him to the doctor. The doctor told us that she would not have felt comfortable with any other destination, but Disney was prepared for medical emergencies. They have resources available if necessary. I would go unless things change for the worse in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 If you still have four days, and it's not refundable anyway, I wait and see how you're feeling. See your regular dr before you go if you can. Get as much rest between now and then as you can. And, most importantly, stop Googling. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 If it makes you feel any better, we have a flu like virus run through the house that gave a couple of us (2 of the 5 that caught it, myself included) deep chest heaviness and pain. Very unsettling. It was just viral (we did go straight into the dr) and resolved on its own after a couple of days. DH had the flu in Nov and it came with a whole lot of chest discomfort. He had an ER Dr. look at him one night after work and had another follow up with our regular Dr. today. It's a nasty flu this year and comes with chest discomfort. I'm sorry! I'd go if I was still mending, but maybe take it easy a bit and bring some cold/flu stuff with you. Feel better soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Personally, I'd be very nervous about going. I'd wait and see over the next few days, but if I were still feeling weird, I'd be tempted to stay home. With kids those ages I'd worry about what would happen if you had to go to the doctor or ER or something. Now if you had older teens or something, I wouldn't worry.....they could help you or even drive you if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plateau Mama Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 All of the reservations are in my name. I'm sure I could change the Disney ressie to another name if I had to (yes, booked with them), but the car rental is 100% non-transferrable, same with the other hotel we are supposed to be staying at. I don't even think I could switch those to DH even if he wanted to go. ... I've changed Disney reservations the up until the day before (we came down with a nasty flu). We just picked a random day at a later time and then changed again when we knew for certain our dates. I also don't think it would be a problem to change names. I have no idea on the rest. If it were me I'd go and just take it easy if I needed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 That's not really how pre existing clauses work, though I agree you should understand how to use your insurance when outside your home network. I should have elaborated... I was thinking the op was canadian and would have purchased trip insurance, which might not cover medical treatment in the states if it was related to something she saw a doctor for before leaving the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I should have elaborated... I was thinking the op was canadian and would have purchased trip insurance, which might not cover medical treatment in the states if it was related to something she saw a doctor for before leaving the country. Got it! Yes, that totally makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I've changed Disney reservations the up until the day before (we came down with a nasty flu). We just picked a random day at a later time and then changed again when we knew for certain our dates. I also don't think it would be a problem to change names. I have no idea on the rest. If it were me I'd go and just take it easy if I needed to. Yes, this, exactly. Disney policy says it's non-refundable if cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, but you can change the dates. I'm not sure about change costs other than paying any increase in room rates, etc., but you can definitely change it. Ditto for airlines, though they have higher change penalties usually. You can call Disney and ask them about different dates and what, if any, the change costs would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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