Do I need to take blood Thinners

[Stockham]

I am lupus Anticoagulant positive ...viper venom Time ..I am due to fly to USA which is a 9 hr NIGHT flight.. do I need to take blood thinners injections as already taking 75mg Aspin

[HollyHeski Administrator]

Hi, that's a question you need to ask your medical team?

For me, any flight over 4 hrs I have been given a plan for extra anticoagulation, from my specialist.

[Stockham]

Hi I was diagnosed 22 yrs ago and suffered 15 miscarriages nobody has mentioned anything else since except I need to take precautions when flying. Hospital took blood clotting screen before a operation I had and it came back normal ..my doctor spoke to hematology and they advised keep hydrated. Move around.excersies.and Aspirin my doctor doesn't know much about it and I never have regular tests done..

[Lure2]

Hi Stockham,

I have messaged you. You are free to contact me if you like. I live in Sweden.

[Kentish_Man]

You need to ask your medical team this one, but apart from that I would suggest that you wear flight socks + there are exercises that you can do either while sat down or when you move about the aircraft.

I am on warfarin, but still wear flight socks and will be wearing them on my next flight later this month to Dubai.

[Gearsau]

Make certain that you get an aisle seat, and, get up every now and again and do a few laps of the plane. Don't get stuck in a middle seat, as I did some years ago. That's what caused my stroke, way back in late 2011. I have been overseas a few times since the stroke , and, haven't had any problems. Just best to take precautions.

[GinaD]

And a way to make sure you get an aisle sheet is to carry with you a signed note from your doctor advising the flight team of your need for room to stretch your legs.