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Airline flying with TIA

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denisaf
denisaf

I am 82 and have had 3 TIA (ministrokes - double vision) and am on appropriate medication after tests of heart and brain. Is airline travel okay?

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  • trudy1854
    trudy1854 denisaf

    Posted

    Hi Denisaf, I was told not to fly for 6 months and have also heard that insurance is really high after a stroke but saying all that the best person to ask would be your doctor, hope it works out for you, let me know x
  • christine10272
    christine10272 denisaf

    Posted

    I am 51 and have suffered with strokes and TIAs since I was 29.  Up until 3 years ago I used to have a job which involved a lot of travel within europe and never had a problem with my health when flying or after flying...
    • trudy1854
      trudy1854 christine10272

      Posted

      Thats really good to hear Christine, as I have been worried about flying, so thank you x
  • pauline59158
    pauline59158 denisaf

    Posted

    Does anyone know what sort of premium the Insurance sharks put on when you've had a stroke/TIA's ?

     

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