Is it dangerous to travel after Pulmonary Embolism if you take prcautions such as coumadin?

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In 2001  diagnosed with PE .  I went on coumadin for three years, then aspirin for three years. The aspirin caused some stomach problems. For the past year I have been taking Nattokiase, a natural blood.thinner, at the advice of a naturalpath. (big mistake)
Nov. 8, 2007 I had another massive PE caused by DVT but I did not pass out like before. In fact I felt great unless I overexerted myself, then I was short of breath. I am regulated on coumadin at 5mg with no side effects. My dilemma is that we have a trip to Australia booked for Feb. 18 and I am worried about the long flight. My Doctor, recommends that I do not go that soon but would give into professional advice. I need to let the travel agents know about cancellation by Dec. 22 or I lose my money. My precaution for the flight would be as follows.

1.	Coumadin
2.	Prescription stockings
3.	Aisle seat-walk every hour
4.	Exercise legs while sitting down
5.	Drink lots of water
6.             Take shots of Fagmin (heprin)

Maebnus · Accepted Answer

Yahoo Answers is not the best place for that kind of advice, other than to tell you that you should be getting exactly what you mentioned: PROFESSIONAL advice.  If you want a second opinion, GET ONE.  Find another doctor and tell them your history and concerns, and ask for their recommendation.

Good luck getting your answer before your cancellation deadline.  That is a LOOOOOONG flight (I'm assuming you're in N. America) to be on if clots are an issue for you.  I would also recommend talking to the airline to see if they can adequately handle any problems that may arise (especially if you're already hours away from land). I don't know how unusual that kind of questioning is, but it can't hurt to be cautious.

justforfun_1811 · Answer

You should be discussing these questions with your doctor. You are paying big bucks for his/her advice.  Perhaps you should follow it. Coumadin needs to be monitored on a regular basis and I wonder how you will get that done in a strange country.  Also, rapid changes in pressure that you will experience on an airplane may have detrimental effects and throwing a blood clot on an airplane may not be a first choice in places for one to happen.  Call you doctor and stick with his advice.

? · Answer

How previous is she? Does she has different scientific issues? Now i'm scared some important surgical treatment that I even have in a pair of weeks. Ask her surgeon while that is secure for her to fly lower back homestead. He could desire to provide you a greater precise answer.

Carolyn H · Answer

I think it has been long enough, but if you doctor disagrees then maybe you should cancel the trip.

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