Advice on flying
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Hi, Im new to the group, and hoping for some advice. I was diagnosed with Acute Diverticulitis about a year ago, I didnt get any advise from do tor on how to manage it, and im not on medication. In January I went on a 6 hr flight the outbound flight was ok, but 4hrs into the return flight I had terrible pain from my lower stomach right up i to my chest, this lasted for about 8 hrs. In a couple of weeks im due to go on a 10hr flight and im worried this will happen again. Does anyone have any advise on what i could either do or take to try and avoid this from happening again. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Guest cara19126
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Sorry - it's not something I've ever come across. I was diagnosed with Diverticular Disease 18 years ago and since then I've been on many flights including 6 long haul. I always make sure I get up every 90 minutes or so, and do lots of leg exercised, stretching and walking up and down on the spot. I also wear flight socks and drink lots of water.
angela91414 cara19126
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Katealso cara19126
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My suggestion would be to eat light 24 hrs prior to those flights. Make sure you don’t become constipated while traveling. Stay away from fried foods and drink a lot of fluids!
cara19126
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