[steelrat]

Does anyone have any experience of any effects from flying on a plane with PCS. I am not planing a trip soon, but am wondering about any effects from altitude/pressure.

[Klaus]

I flew with PCS, was anxious but had no problems at all. Probably the overstimulation of the airport environment was worse than the actual flight.

They maintain pressure on the plane so you don't have to worry about altitude/pressure.

Incidentally altitude + PCS produced interesting effects for me when my wife drove me up a very high mountain in Tenerife. Everyone else was behaving normally but I literally had to sit down every minute and gasp to get enough breath. Really weird light-headedness but kind of fun as long as you don't panic. Was fine again as soon as we went back down.

[postconcussion]

Hello..

There is a previous thread with lots of good info. Bottom line for me was that a flight was worse than I could have imagined. My headache was a 10/10 due to the pressure and the nausea was awful.I could describe it as my head feeling like it would explode.

Generally people mentioned that it wasn't bad... so I went into it feeling optimistic and was surprised. If I had known I wouldn't have gone. But, I do have daily severe headaches. Maybe people who just have occasional ones are those that fare better.Best wishes.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ghlight=flight

[Mark in Idaho]

Steelrat,

Just don't plan on being at the top of your game while flying at altitude. Commercial aircraft are pressurized to maintain a cabin pressure of 8,000 feet. At this altitude, the brain will be receiving less oxygen. Research shows that cognitive abilities will be diminished for those with a history of concussion. Returning to a lower altitude will cause a slow return of cognitive abilities to the post concussion state. For me, I am usually back to normal the day after the flight if I get good sleep that night.

[Klaus]

Ok I seem to be talking rubbish! It was fine for me anyway

[todayistomorrow]

This has me worried. I'm suppose to be flying out of country on really long flight next month and my headaches have been getting worse. I don't think I'll be able to cancel everything booked.

[xxxxcrystalxxxx]

Originally Posted by todayistomorrow

This has me worried. I'm suppose to be flying out of country on really long flight next month and my headaches have been getting worse. I don't think I'll be able to cancel everything booked.

Maybe a doctors note will give you the chance to cancel your flight to a later date.

[theaceet]

I had taken 2 flights, 1 was around 2 months after my concussion,it was terrible, it felt like my head is going to explode during descent. The second time was another 2 months later, i had taken some painkiller,but it was still as painful as it was. Yes,it was only during descent

[Mark in Idaho]

Pain during descent can often be reduced by taking an anti-histamine drug. Chewing gum helps by opening the ear passageways.