Dvt

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

Im worried over this,as i just read an article left on the other board...what precautions should we take?
Im taking aspirin,but ive not got any flight socks? i dont think i'll get into town now,we go in 3days.
Any advice?

Thanx Beth

[Dimplenose]

Just one more thing to worry about eh?

I don't think the socks are the only precautions but I'd be surprised if you couldn't get them at one of the airport shops.

Other advice - not too much alcohol and keep moving your legs every hour or so.

Enjoy your trip it's so soon now.

Libby

[Mrs Dazzle]

Beth - flight socks you'll be able to pick up at the airport no problem.

Exercises - the airlines usually give a bit of information - check out their websites, but basically every now and then give your ankles a move in a circular fashion and "pump" your feet up and down. that protects ankles and calf muscles in the back of your legs.

[WDWfan,uk]

Beth, how are you feeling now? Has the antibiotic cleared up your ear infection?

As the others say, flight socks are available at the airport - make sure to get up and walk to the back of the plane to stretch your legs for a little while too.

You must all be getting so excited :Pinkbounc

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

Aww thanx for asking, well my ears seem ok *touch wood*
But you'll never guess what lol,we have got colds, DD went away for the wkend and shes come back full of a cold,and now me and DP are suffering, i have stuffed us with oranges,orange juice,lemsip etc lol all to try and get rid for when we go in god 2days! DD isnt that bad now...so fingers crossed we get there in ONE PEICE.

I'll take a look for the socks when we get to the airport.
Another quick question, should we take aspirin or not bother?

Thanx everyone :D
Beth ,Martin,& Chelsea.
*woohoo nearly there*
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[elisebutt]

I posted about this last year so it's probably gone, but i read an article that Dark Chocoalte is particularly good for preventing blood clots as apparently it is full of flavenoids(sp) that help thin the blood - so take one bar twice daily, along with the aspirin, flight socks, comfortable shoes and plenty of walking around!!LOL

[Mrs Dazzle]

I'm just reading a book I got from the library all about aviation DVT. I t's fascinating.

It recommends a whole host of exercises, tells you who is at most risk (phew) and how to help prevent . . . in other words, flight socks, exercises and 75mg asprin a couple of hours before you fly.

You'll be fine:D