Flying with atrial fibrillation

[trixie100]

Has anyone had problems with air travel especially long haul I have family in new Zealand

[Jaws66]

I have permanent afib, and haven't had any problems, except with getting travel insurance sorted.

[Paulbounce]

Never had a problem. I checked with my cardio and doctor and they both said I was good to go.

The only problem I did have was the difference in timezones. Lack of sleep can be a trigger for me and this did cause a problem.

Flying itself though was fine.

Paul

[BobD Volunteer]

If and when you are permitted to fly to NZ just make sure that you stay well hydrated.

[Desanthony]

No problems at all. though I only fly to either Florida or South Africa

[Bambi65 in reply to Desanthony]

Love the flight to South Africa from Orlando.... Took EMIRATES! GREAT!!!

[Desanthony in reply to Bambi65]

Might try that next year as we have not been able to see the grandsons in Florida for 2 years - last year I was laid up with a Total Knee Replacement and of course this year there is no way we can travel. Haven't seen my Brother in Soputh Africa for just over a year - he visited a year ago November so it would be a good thing to do the two visits in one like that. Thanks for the idea!

[Bambi65]

I travel with my afib all the time, well before the virus. No other that usual stuff. It still will not slow me down

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Pre CoVid ............. Heathrow to Sydney/Melbourne. No problems. However I stay well hydrated ( with water) absolutely no alcohol on board and getting up frequently and moving around the cabin. Never any problems. I am on Warfarin ( and other junk) and self test so always make sure I take my Coaguchek stuff with me. Always divide my medication, take a couple of days or so supply with me in cabin baggage and the rest in hold baggage. Always take a copy of my latest prescription, particularly if I stop over in an Asian country just in case any immigration or customs people challenge me. I ignore time change ( you can go demented trying to work out that stuff) .... if I take medication in UK morning or afternoon, I just carry on morning or afternoon local time in whichever city is my destination, and if I am doing a stop over, say HK, I never hesitate to cut a dose out rather than risk an overdose.Apologies for late reply. Happy New Year.

John

[Staffsgirl]

No problems at all. Looking forward to the next time I can go! (Family in various places overseas).