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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support
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Another question… Have any of you with ET ever had any problems with flying? I have a trip booked for Europe.
now I’m a little nervous.🫤 With the new diagnosis.
The haematologist said to go for it and just take two aspirin instead of one.
I’ve decided this will be my last big trip😕 And even question if I should go on this one
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No travel problems here. We fly extensively every year, even since I was diagnosed, ET w/JAK2.
From Michigan, I’ve flown all over the US, and to Alaska, Africa/Tanzania & Zanzibar, all over Europe (Poland, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal) - get the idea?
This fall we’re going to meetings in Wash DC, Vegas, then vacation in Italy and Slovenia.
What we have is an inconvenience. Always carry any meds and necessary supplements in a carry-on bag. Don’t let it stop you from living your life!
At 73, I've been traveling world wide since ET diagnosis some 20 years ago...I do wear compression stockings when flying long distances (anything over 2.5 hours). Stay hydrated, walk around. I'll be diving in Belize in August, then hope to hike with my daughter in Panama!
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I’m leaving for Europe in July. My platelets are 600 and I take 2 aspirin a day. My doctor wan me to go on hydro,, but I am hesitant to do so. As far as flying, she told me to wear compression socks, and stay hydrated. I have taken a few 3 hour flights and haven’t had an issue.