My mom is 63 and having thrombosis in a pretty bad stage. Is it very risky for her to travel by air for 10 hours? I'm aware of all the precautions, but still... has anybody here flied long hours with this disease? Any complications after that? Any valuable info would be much appreciated.
2006-07-11 17:15:29 · 5 answers · asked by Lana 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
First, to correct the person about notifing the crew of the plane. Airlines can deny you boarding as you are a liability to them in the air. I learned that the hard way.
Has your mother been tested for hypercoagulatbiltiy states such as Factor V Leiden or Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS). I have APS.
When I can afford it I fly long haul. I suggest she get some medical support stockings, drink plenty of water (as dehydration becomes and issue in flight) and get up and move around at least every hour. If she can be moved to an isle seat even better so she can stretch her legs out. Her doctor may prescribe her some extra medication to prevent any further problems.
Have her watch for signs and symptoms of thrombosis.
Tell her to have a wonderful flight!
2006-07-13 15:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by hello 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
www.dvt.net has a printable list of suggestions for things to do while traveling to prevent blood pooling.
I would certainly make sure she has on a pair compression hose available at medical supply stores. But most importantly she should check with her doctor before she flies!
2006-07-12 00:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by quilt-babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a long trip. She needs to try to move around as much as she can, every 30 minutes she needs to get up and walk to the bathroom and back. If she has support hose, she should wear it, when sitting try to jiggle her legs and also if possible at times to elevate.
2006-07-12 00:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs to make sure the flight crew is aware of her condition and get up and walk at least every 30 minutes or at least stand to keep the circulation going fully up and down.
2006-07-12 00:19:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same prob. in my case it was a blood clot in my leg. if shes on coumadin or heparin then it shouldn't be a problem, just as long as she gets up and walks a bit (bathroom) or stretches her legs. that's what my doc recommended when i traveled.
2006-07-14 12:00:11 · answer #5 · answered by punny812 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋