Shotokan-kez Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I don't know if this is in the right place, it's nothing to do with ma but it's health so i thought i would put it here.In 2004 i had a DVT in my left leg. I got it through pregnancy and i was very ill, i was given warfarin over six months and the clot dispersed. I was told by my doc that the chances of getting another is if i got pregnant again...which just isnt an option, i have enough with two The thing is now i know you can have DVT through flying and i'm scared of getting on a plane in case i get another one. I once had a holiday to spain booked and paid for, my mum was having the kids and i was going with friends. Well i chickened out, and lost all my money.Does anyone know what the odds are of getting a DVT through flying and what can you do to prevent it? Cheers guys.Kez x Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I'm not sure what DVT is Kez, could you explain? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 DVT=Deep Vein Thrombosis.http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/Deep_Vein_Thrombosis.htmlWith respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan-kez Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Thanks for the link Sohan, makes me feel a bit better. Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 My pleasure. With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 The chances of getting a DVT increase with ANY extended sedentary period, whether lying, riding in the car, or being a couch potato! You can minimize the risk by doing calf and leg exercises while seated to keep the blood flowing. Standing occasionally and walking a bit may also help. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwansbane Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 once the seat belt signs are turned off... ask the air host or hostess to come over and tell them that u are going to practise self defence technqiues... practise them on the air host(ess) till the seatbelt sign comes back on then sit down u should have completly voided the chances of gettin it again...good luck and i hope u get the courage to go travelling again soon! Brown belt... win trophies... grade... lose trophies... so much fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Sorry to hear that, Kerry. Is there any medication you can take for it? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan-kez Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Ninja nurse, i knew that excersice is good to keep the circulation going, i do loads of walking and cycling, and of course my karate, is that enough to stop it? Also i heard a brisk 30 minute walk per day is good too, you ever heard of that?Good idea obiwansbane, that should be fun!Brian i have heard that some people take aspirin before long journey's because it thins the blood. Also flight socks are available for long haul flights,...How attractive! lol Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I have heard of people taking a baby aspirin a day, to help thin the blood. I would talk to the doctor before just doing it, though. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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