Just thought I would add this, I have recently come back from Rockness 2011 Festival in Inverness, and well I found out some good tips for camping/going to festivals with HMS.
- ALWAYS pack a first aid kit
- Have bandages/tube grip
- Never camp on your own, always be in a group
- Make sure the festival or event you are camping at knows about HMS (I didn't and was greeted with a horrid medic)
- Ask for help if you need it, many people don't mind helping
- Buy a pop up tent, 100 times easier than a normal tent.
- DON'T mix with the crowds, who knows what can happen.
- Always stay with who you are there with
- Ask a member of the group to be your "No 2" so to speak
As for normal one night gigs, always let security know, then if you fall over they wont always claim its' down to alcohol.
If you have medication let them know you are carrying it as well.
I am heading to Sonisphere in July and well, as I have already fallen at home and at Rockness, I am resting as much as I can, but I have told my friends that they will have to be a 2nd pair of eyes for me etc (when they are sober). I have emailed the organisers of the festival to let them know I suffer from HMS but I am the only member of my group who has it.
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