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6 years 9 months ago #65507 by porqupine
flying on a plane was created by porqupine
my platelets have been around 13 to 23 since 2007 last year they were 18 is it a good idea to go on a plane (first time) unsure any advice would be helpful
thanks
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6 years 9 months ago #65511 by MelA
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What does your doctor say?

Mine knew we were moving overseas shortly after diagnosis - they were fine with it. I left being on 60mg prednisone and didn't know if I'd have a hematologist once we got to Tokyo. I flew to many places overseas and really didn't know what my count was at the time.

Check with your doctor & see what he/she says - you need to do what is right for you not what others have done.
Take care & good luck!
"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD
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6 years 9 months ago - 6 years 9 months ago #65512 by mrsb04
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I flew from UK to Australia and back last year. I saw haemo just before I left. She said I could fly with any count above zero
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6 years 9 months ago #65513 by porqupine
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i do not have a hemo doctor and my gp doctor is terrible it took me 3 years to get a new heart doc. i think it will be ok to fly
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6 years 9 months ago #65572 by MelA
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Good luck - let us know how it goes
"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD
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