[sciencetoy]

My sister died last week and I'd like to go out for the services - but she's on the west coast and both my neuro and my cardiologist say I can't fly there - something about pressure.

Anyone else deal with this?

[Lara]

That's really sad news.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[anon1028]

Im really really sorry science..me personally I am to sick to get on a plane, but that you were willing to do it speaks loads about who you are...sorry, again.

[EsthersDoll]

I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. I'm especially sorry to hear that you may not be able to fly to the funeral.

Please ask them for more details about this if you are able to.

I would definitely follow their advice about it. And find out how long that you need to be "grounded".

I was given permission from the ER Dr. right after the MVA I was in that caused the concussion to go on vacation which included visiting a high altitude and I've always wondered if that was what contributed to my subsequent worsening condition which included an increase of intracranial pressure.

I missed two friends' funerals over the last few years because I was unable to attend/travel a much shorter distance. Sometimes, it has been very hard for me to accept what I can not do since the concussion... if I lost a sister I might feel devastated.

Perhaps you could take a train or a bus?

[Mark in Idaho]

The pressure in a commercial aircraft NEVER goes above 8,000 feet by regulations, some don't go above 6,000 feet. The airlines try to keep the pressure altitude low for passenger comfort.

I would ask your cardiologist for more explanation. The neuro's statement is not supportable. Can you rent an portable oxygen concentrator or tank and cannula ?

[music-in-me]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I flew about 1 1/2 months after my accident (no cardiac issues, though) but I was on both Valium and Vicoden at the time, so I mostly slept. I don't recall having trouble with the pressure, but I did take cold packs in a small ice chest for my neck. I do remember not liking the jostling of the plane on my neck, too.

Please do as Mark in Idaho suggests and ask the cardiologist for any chance of travelling with some compensations like oxygen.

Again, so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. M-i-m

[Lightrail11]

Originally Posted by sciencetoy

My sister died last week and I'd like to go out for the services - but she's on the west coast and both my neuro and my cardiologist say I can't fly there - something about pressure.

Anyone else deal with this?

Sorry to hear of your loss.

I'm with Mark, I don't get that restriction. What symptoms are you having that suggest flying is not indicated? Doctors released me to fly about 4 months after my accident.

[packersrule]

I went on a 3 week trip that included flying, bus and cruise. We had bought the paid for the tickets before the car accident and would had lost money if we had backed out.

We talked with the doctors and the we very supportive of me going and helped create a plan for making it happen.

[underwater]

i had a minor concussion a couple years ago and was on a plane within two days and continued to travel for 3 weeks. the pressure/pain in my head definitely increased when flying. but i still recovered within 3 weeks.

this last concussion was much more of a doozy.

[willgardner]

I am so sorry for your loss. I was cleared to fly 5 weeks post concussion. However, I was warned that my symptoms will worsen, and they did.