HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Have Pulmonary Embolism And Stenosis On Leg. Can I Travel 4 Hrs By Plane?

Can I make a 4 hr airplane trip? A pulmonary embolism was found in my right lower lung; in JanI had chest pain and shortness of breath in the ER. Normal echo, valves, EKG (unable to have ST) IJust found severe left leg stenosis , but have been taking Xerolto 20 mg since the January diagnosis. I have normal cholesterol , blood sugar, blood pressure, but I am an obese, non smoking, 58 y/o femaie. I very much need to fly for non stop 4 hr flight to see my pregnant daughter. I have not had the follow up with my doctor since the stenosis was found last week, I meet with vascular specialist Monday but need to know about the trip asap ! We did a venous study in Jan instead of arterial as I have had peripheral neuropathy for years and the pain I have is opposite of claudication, less pain with walking and more with sitting. Safe to fly ??? THANKS FOR ANY HELP AS I KNOW THIS IS ONE OF THOSE YOU CAN T REALLY KNOW AND THERE ARE ALWAYS RISKS, JUST WANT TO KNOW IF I AM ON THE XEROLTO ARE MORE CLOTS PREVENTED ? BARBARA
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist 's  Response
u are on treatment but flying becomes a relative contraindication as it was recent. however a flight of four hours can be done if ur vascular specialist advise
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Chest pain


Loading Online Doctors....
Have Pulmonary Embolism And Stenosis On Leg. Can I Travel 4 Hrs By Plane?

u are on treatment but flying becomes a relative contraindication as it was recent. however a flight of four hours can be done if ur vascular specialist advise