http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/Air-Travel/Prevent-Deep-Vein-Thrombosis-DVT-when-flying.25406 Discussion about: Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) when flying http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/Air-Travel/Prevent-Deep-Vein-Thrombosis-DVT-when-flying.25406#comment47980 I have DVt and my doctors will not let me fly. I think I would be afraid to fly. I wear the stocking all the time because the clot is chronic.
The DVT has not stopped me from going places though because I have travelled by train and by boat.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:18:11 PST http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/Air-Travel/Prevent-Deep-Vein-Thrombosis-DVT-when-flying.25406#comment39049
Your article has good advice for all travelers, whether flying, driving or just taking a long bus ride. Though it is worse when flying. I'd advise anyone to double check with their doctor regarding the suggestion of taking asprin.

Do you know that around 20% of the general population have a genetic disposition to blood clots? Most of us don't have any clue we're at risk. Just knowing the risk factors helps tremendously in prevention.

Unfortunately, I have personal experience with DVT's (on 3 separate occasions - not involving flying) so my doctor won't let me fly at all without having an injection (of Clexane) a) before the flight and b) mid-flight (if it's a long journey). So I have to do the injection myself... very scary. Still, better that than another (painful and potentially deadly) clot.

It's great to get the information out there.
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