D V T

[Neutrino]

Just had a DVT after a 14 hr flight with a 2 hr stop over in the middle.

 

Diagnosed 2 weeks after flight even though I'd been doing intense cardio work at the gym during those two weeks.

 

I want to buy some pressure stockings to wear on next flight.

 

But how to buy?

 

You get a choice of how much pressure you need to exert on lower leg and foot and you can buy on shoe size.

  But apparently it is better to get proper fitting, calf circumference etc etc, to ensure they work properly and don't make things worse.

Seems not much work done by specialists investigating DVT and how it is caused and how best to ensure no repeat.

 

Anyone any experience?

[Watwheels]

Move/walk about and do more stretching during such flights. Prolong hours of sitting and inactivity is no good. Age is also a factor.

[inlinesix]

compression pants should work. 2xu should be ok.

The best for me is Zoot. Hard to find 

[Kusje]

You fly for work much?

Try to avoid flying if you can.

[Lala81]

Compression stockings i think the evidence is not strong, or the effectiveness is also equivocal. Make sure u take frequent breaks, stand up in the cabin and walk around.

[inlinesix]

1 hour ago, Kusje said:

You fly for work much?

Try to avoid flying if you can.

He is a retiree la.

When weather in U.K. too cold, he flies back.

[Neutrino]

3 hours ago, inlinesix said:

He is a retiree la.

When weather in U.K. too cold, he flies back.

True, but when weather in Singapore too hot we fly to UK.😎

[ER-3682]

6 hours ago, Neutrino said:

Just had a DVT after a 14 hr flight with a 2 hr stop over in the middle.

 

Diagnosed 2 weeks after flight even though I'd been doing intense cardio work at the gym during those two weeks.

 

I want to buy some pressure stockings to wear on next flight.

 

But how to buy?

 

You get a choice of how much pressure you need to exert on lower leg and foot and you can buy on shoe size.

  But apparently it is better to get proper fitting, calf circumference etc etc, to ensure they work properly and don't make things worse.

Seems not much work done by specialists investigating DVT and how it is caused and how best to ensure no repeat.

 

Anyone any experience?

Drink more Water....

[Neutrino]

1 hour ago, ER-3682 said:

Drink more Water....

One thing I've noticed is that airlines are much less generous dispensing water than they used to be.

[Kusje]

3 hours ago, Neutrino said:

True, but when weather in Singapore too hot we fly to UK.😎

next time take cruise ship lol.

[badlammy]

9 hours ago, Neutrino said:

Just had a DVT after a 14 hr flight with a 2 hr stop over in the middle.

 

Diagnosed 2 weeks after flight even though I'd been doing intense cardio work at the gym during those two weeks.

 

I want to buy some pressure stockings to wear on next flight.

 

But how to buy?

 

You get a choice of how much pressure you need to exert on lower leg and foot and you can buy on shoe size.

  But apparently it is better to get proper fitting, calf circumference etc etc, to ensure they work properly and don't make things worse.

Seems not much work done by specialists investigating DVT and how it is caused and how best to ensure no repeat.

 

Anyone any experience?

Hi, can share what symptoms made you consult the doctor after 2 weeks?

[Mcscot]

Dear Bro Neutrino ... sorry to hear that you have a DVT. I am certain you have had it checked out. There is good advice from MoneyFM about your compression stockings ... they need to be properly fitted.

https://www.moneyfm893.sg/guest/dr-denise-tan-sengkang-general-hospital/

 

[Neutrino]

56 minutes ago, badlammy said:

Hi, can share what symptoms made you consult the doctor after 2 weeks?

Pain in the right calf (quite severe and which I took panadol for to help me sleep) which from experience I knew wasn't a pulled muscle.

Slight enlarging of right calf compared to left but no reddening.

For some reason DVT came into my mind so went to polyclinic where I could see the doctor was considering even though not saying.

I think I mentioned DVT which I do think he was also thinking about but would not have referred me except I pushed him.

A&E based diagnosis on enlargement of calf and flight two weeks before.

I was warded in A&E overnight as couldn't get ultrasound that evening but ultrasound confirmed clot next day.

[Tohto]

1 hour ago, Neutrino said:

One thing I've noticed is that airlines are much less generous dispensing water than they used to be.

For cross continental flight I will always carry my own water bottle.  Ask the stewardess to top up after take off. So can always have supply of water without waiting for servings or asking for water.

[ER-3682]

9 hours ago, Neutrino said:

One thing I've noticed is that airlines are much less generous dispensing water than they used to be.

Well,you can take yourself....no need to wait for service.

[Neutrino]

1 hour ago, ER-3682 said:

Well,you can take yourself....no need to wait for service.

Of course you can.

 

But one bottle of water on 14 hr flight is nowhere near enough even if it's a 1 liter bottle.

And try getting that refilled.

[inlinesix]

11 minutes ago, Neutrino said:

Of course you can.

 

But one bottle of water on 14 hr flight is nowhere near enough even if it's a 1 liter bottle.

And try getting that refilled.

Rather than waiting to be served, just walk towards stewardess to get water.

Be careful not to drink too much water.

[Vid]

DVT can be fatal.

My son's classmate's dad passed away because of it. He complained of pain in his leg, went to A&E but was given only painkillers. Passed away 3 days later.