Can someone with sickle cell disease travel on a plane? What are the risks and the complications.

[Livewithit]

What are the risks and the complications.

[SunbeamC]

Yes, a person with SCD can travel on a plane. I have SCD and I travel all the time. You must make sure you have your medication with at all time IE, pain killers and a letter from your GP to let the airlines know of your condition. Just in case you need oxygen. And make sure you drink plenty fluid.

[Ladiflexxa]

Yes You Can Fly. Make Sure You Have Warm Clothes on During Flight and Your Medication and Drink Plenty. Saying That... I've Never Needed My Medication Much on Holiday Not Painkillers Maybe Migraine Medz from Staying in Sun for Long Lengths of Time

[Finalybeingheard]

Yes you can as long as its not a small one or private Jet those have less oxygen.

[Mrstzjack1]

I travel all the time yes make sure you keep you pain meds with you. Maybe 1 out of every 3 flights I get pains in my leg or left arm for what ever reason usually about 30mins to and hours in flight. But nothing over the top. And keep hydrated!

[I_jay]

Yes you can but I won't advice you travelling this period..

This what I think you need just keep all necessary medications(pain killers, allergy) with you on plane, Wear warm cloths (double up ) first time I travelled I took Lots of sweater I feel cold easily no one will off the air conditioner because of you..

Lastly drink lots of Fuild( stay hydrated) before travelling, on the plane, after.. Just continue with the fuild.

Safe trip