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Flying not recommended with low platelets

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3 years 3 months ago - 3 years 3 months ago #72886 by Smullen44
Flying not recommended with low platelets was created by Smullen44
Some months ago I tuned in a bit late for a presentation from hematologists who attended the yearly convention. They mentioned that those with ITP should avoid plane travel.  I missed the part where they stated the reasons for not flying, and I'm curious to know the repercussions.  Can someone please provide this information.
Thank you, Sue Mullen

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3 years 3 months ago #72889 by mrsb04
Replied by mrsb04 on topic Flying not recommended with low platelets
I flew from UK to Australia and back with a count in single figures. My haemo was fine about it 

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3 years 3 months ago - 3 years 3 months ago #72893 by MelA
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I moved to Tokyo shortly after diagnosis and on 60mg of prednisone not knowing if I'd have a hematologist there [had THE best one ever!!] - both MD & hematologist knew about that long flight.  We then moved from Tokyo to Hong Kong and took many flights from there before moving back home, sometimes not knowing what my count was.  I was never told not to fly.    I'm not telling you to fly, just telling you what I did.  

What does your hematologist say?  
"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD

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3 years 2 months ago #72925 by Margaret k
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In 2015 when my count was  between 10 and 20 i was told by a haemo not to fly. Had three  great holidays using the Eurostar.  Got him to sign off my insurance claim form and got a refund for a booked flight.
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3 years 2 months ago #72929 by Smullen44
Replied by Smullen44 on topic Flying not recommended with low platelets
Thanks so much for replying to my question.  Your response is very helpful.  Besides ITP I also have a genetic blood-clotting disease which makes me lean towards avoiding plane trips.  Like you, we are considering taking the train to our destinations.

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