If a person has MS, can any symptoms be induced by air travel? and if so are there any precautions to take?

Answer 1

There are a few common problems which anyone may suffer from: drink plenty of water,
try to stretch so you don't get stiff & have spasms.
Do you need to be near the restroom? Ask for that seating.
Do you have special diet restrictions? Tell them ahead.
Wear comfortable clothing. Maybe wear layers, so if you are bothered by heat or cold you can add or subtract a layer.

Remember the new restriction for carrying fluids on to the plane. You can purchase bottled water in the airport to carry on.

Don't carry on too much and over tire yourself.
If you need any special transportation needs, call ahead and request them.

My Mom had RA and used a wheelchair. She used to get a ride through the airport and got on and off the plane first.

I had another relative who had MS. I don't remember that she ever flew.

Bring written Rx's, if you need prescriptions, just so if something gets lost, you can replace it without hassle. I'm not sure how this works, if you're in a different state, but I've heard having a written prescription in hand from your own doctor.

Have a good trip!

Answer 2

Not sure, but my husband went on an airline trip - then a few weeks later he was tested for MS, he also had some carpal tunnel problems -- and suddenly he developed a DVT and Double Pulomonary Embolis, which he thought may have happened from taking the air plane trip. A few weeks after his hospital stay, we went out to eat, and he suffered a fall and hit his head, I guess damaged some nerves ? -- and now, in just the past few months, he has been deteriorating, and his doctor thought he had Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy - but the neurologist diagnosed him with ALS - Lou Gerig's Disease. -- Also, I heard that everyone who is on a plane who wears compression stockings has never developed a DVT -- to avoid developing a DVT or Embolisms on a plane, ask your doctor about wearing the compression stockings. -- and also be sure to stretch your legs on the air flight, and take a little walk to the bathroom, do not sit still -- that goes for the whole day even at work -- get those legs moving, stand up and stretch once an hour. I hope this was somewhat helpful. I am not a doctor, but talk to your doctor about these things. Also, get an MRI because the MRI will pretty much reveal to the doctor if you have MS or not. If anyone suffers from muscle atrophy, contact the MDA or a neurologist for prompt and early testing.

Answer 3

No not that I can think of, but chk with ur Doc to make sure...Afriend of mine her husband has MS and they fly frequently

Answer 4

no