@Elderflower88 

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Elderflower88

Undiagnosed- Travel Insurance

Hi All, I have been browsing for a while and finding it really useful to read all the conversations on here, so first of all....thank you! A bit about me- I have recently received a diagnosis of Optic Neuritis and been told by the Optometrist that the most likely cause is MS. I am currently awaiting a Neurology appointment which I have just managed to get brought forward to middle of June- still feels like ages away! I had an MRI 5 years ago which I was told was clear. Otherwise symptom wise at the moment I am going OK, some numbness and tingling and feeling a little bit off balance. The most annoying thing at the moment is that this all gets much worse if I exercise (even just walking around the supermarket). Obviously very anxious and there are so many more questions I could ask but just trying to get on with things until I can see the Neurologist and get some clarity about what is going on. My question for now however is this, I have got a holiday booked and am in need to travel insurance. No where seems to want to insure me given that I have 'an undiagnosed condition' and even if they will ensure me they wont insure anything related to that 'undiagnosed condition'. Just wondering if anyone can give any advice or knows if there is a company that will cover me....or do I just go for standard cover and accept the fact that they wont cover anything they consider to be related to my current investigations? Any help much appreciated! Rhea
@Stumbler

Hi @elderflower88 and welcome. I've seen this company, www.fishinsurance.co.ukadvertise , as specialising in insurance for those with medical conditions. You could also call up the MS Society helpline, 0808 800 8000, and ask them. Your problems with exercise may be down to an increase in body temperature. This is known as uhthoff's phenomenon.

@cameron

Is your holiday within the EU because if so, with the relevant proof of identity (i.e. an ehic. card) you'd be entitled to the equivalent of NHS treatment. That would help compensate for the private medical insurance no-one will give you.