Travelling with a dvt

[Akal5]

Is it safe to fly for about 3 1/2 hours with a Dvt!! Taking 20mg of xeralto!! Feeling nervous

[Steve0203]

You are 20mg up on anyone who isn't taking anticoagulants and don't know they are a DVT risk. That makes you nearly as safe as the Captain!

[Akal5 in reply to Steve0203]

Thanks for the reassurance

Steve0203 👌🏻

[aharris1]

Hi there. I had my second PE in Jan. I too am on Xarelto. Just flown to Cambodia from UK and now back in Bangkok for 5 days before flying back. No problems so far. Got all clear from doctor to fly, wore socks, exercised and took plenty of water. Everyone is different tho so my advice is get agreement from doctor first - puts your mind at rest.

[Akal5 in reply to aharris1]

Thank you aharris1 I will check with my doctor!!

[moo196]

Hi

I had cvst ( blood clot on the brain - which remains partly there) but have travelled extensively since ( Uk to SAfrica,Russia,China,India ). Latest trip was without anti coagulation but was told was as safe as "normal" population but to be sensible, wear compression socks and keep moving / well hydrated.

Take medical advice but enjoy !

[Akal5 in reply to moo196]

Great to hear positive feedback!! Puts my mind at ease!! 😊

[aharris1 in reply to moo196]

Wow, and to think I was nervous about Cambodia! Impressed - but as many people say you can't let it stop you.

[AlisonClark]

I'm on warfarin and have been for 4 years. I travel regularly 8+ hours to Uganda. I would just say be sensible, flight socks, water and exercise

[Akal5 in reply to AlisonClark]

Thank you AlisonClark 😊

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Ya you are definitely safe from a dvt on blood thinners...of all the worries you can have travelling your clots should be the least of them 😊