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sher

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Flying after CK
« on: October 20, 2008, 08:42:29 pm »
Hi fellow ANers,

I hope everyone is doing well.
I have a question about flying. Did any of you that had CK have problems with pressure/pain when flying and were you told not to for a period of time?
I am still dealling with balance/dizziness and some pressure.
Also did the barometric pressure bother you?
Thanks for all the support I have gotten from this forum. It has been a life saver for me.
Sherry
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1.2cm x 0.6 cm extracanicular component (7 mm) 05/08/08
MRI in AUG 08  showed 30 % growth
Having CK 9/30, 10/1 and 10/2/08
1/12/08 MRI shows swelling

sher

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Re: Flying after CK
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2008, 10:40:27 pm »
sorry Jim,
I didn't realize you moved this once... I thought I just forgot to post it.
sorry :-[
Sherry
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1.2cm x 0.6 cm extracanicular component (7 mm) 05/08/08
MRI in AUG 08  showed 30 % growth
Having CK 9/30, 10/1 and 10/2/08
1/12/08 MRI shows swelling

sgerrard

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Re: Flying after CK
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2008, 10:49:02 pm »
I flew home from the Bay Area in California to Portland, OR, a 1 hour flight, about 2 days after my last CK treatment. No problem.

Sometimes the pressure change bothers people, but it bothers people without ANs too. There isn't a general rule against flying after CK, anyway. I think it is generally not a problem, although you might feel fatigued or bothered by it.

Steve
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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: Flying after CK
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2008, 06:40:28 am »
Hi Sher  :-*

I know of some that flew after CK from S. CA to the Far East/India areas without issue. I know of some CK'ers that have flown up and down the west coast, no issue. I did a long haul flight 8 mos post CK but had minimal issues. 

I had the honor to meet Dr. Medbery last  month and inquired to him about flying, CK and head pressure. He noted to me that a short does of Decadron for a day or 2 when flying may help with cabin air pressure.  He thought maybe it would be helpful, if needed.

Hope that helps.
Phyl
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sher

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Re: Flying after CK
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2008, 10:46:19 am »
Thank you, Steve and Phyl.....Just want to go visit my kids and grandkids in Wisconsin... although it is REALLY cold there right now...hmmmmmm. Maybe I will fly to Vegas instead..lol

Sher
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MRI in AUG 08  showed 30 % growth
Having CK 9/30, 10/1 and 10/2/08
1/12/08 MRI shows swelling

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Re: Flying after CK
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2008, 05:32:19 am »
go and enjoy! Regardless of where you go... (and if you go to Vegas, I'll give you a few dollars to play blackjack for me), you should be fine.... have a great time! :)

Phyl
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