flying

[Missbisous]

I feel I need to book a holiday and chill out for a bit - Is it ok to fly with GCA and is the insurance a nightmare now?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

The insurance is no problem -just an extra £ or so -more interested in my osteoarthritis.

But don’t paperwork doesn’t recommend in first 6 months of treatment when GCA more likely to flare -so check with your medical team.

I flew mid and long haul (very long UK-NZ) when on lower doses -teens not 40mg will no problem whatsoever.

Just make sure you request special assistance when booking flights

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to DorsetLady]

Forgot to add -see this - healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Now you have posted there are loads of similar posts linked under Related Posts - do have a look. Insurance may depend on the insurance company and where you go - the USA will often be worst for obvious reasons. Many people find they don't tolerate heat well when on pred and can no longer sit in the sun - and you tend to burn easily on pred even if you never had before. And your endurance may be compromised - so not too much activity.

I wouldn't want to go a lot of places until I was well settled on pred and no signs of flaring. And as DL says - airport assistance is essential - even if you think it is a small airport!!

[SnazzyD]

I had no trouble with GCA, getting my first policy when I was on 18mg Pred.