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Can I be comfortable flying with scleritis?

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kay57684
kay57684

I've had posterior scleritis for 12 years.  Mostly controlled with generic Cellcept.  I would like to fly on a vacation on a commercial plane.  But, I am afraid that the change in air pressure will cause me a lot of pain.  I get pain from weather changes.  My eye doctor says that flying will not do permanent damage.  But, I am still afraid of pain, etc.  Has anyone with this condition flown on a commercial plane, and did it cause you pain?

 

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  • carole30337
    carole30337 kay57684

    Posted

    I have flown with this condition with no ill effects, make sure you have a good pair of sunglasses with you. Good luck and enjoy your holiday.
    • kay57684
      kay57684 carole30337

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your reply.  I was wondering how long you have had Scleritis?  Thank you!
    • carole30337
      carole30337 kay57684

      Posted

      Hiya, I have had it since November 2014 but was only diagnosed in October 2015, also have Iritis & UV Itus.  Still taking prednisolone, did manage to get my dose down to 12mg then had a chest infection so GP said to increase to 30mg for 5 days then drop by 5mg every 3 days. First drop of 5mg one eye flared up so now trying to drop by 2.5mg every week, see if that works!!

      Hope your flight and holiday go well for you.

    • kay57684
      kay57684 carole30337

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply, and hoping that your treatment goes well!
  • Riefe
    Riefe kay57684

    Posted

    I have had scleritis for almost 2 years. I've been to hospital today for a rituximab treatment. Doctors say think it will work for me. I am in the same situation as yourself. My granddaughter is being baptised abroad this May. I would really like to go. I asked the consultant if the change in pressure would cause me pain, he replied no it wouldn't and that pressure change does not affect scleritis

    However I flew abroad 18 months ago and the pain was intense and I was popping ibuprofen all the way, but at the time I wasn't on any medication except for pain relief. I hadn't been given a diagnosis. Hope this helps

    • kay57684
      kay57684 Riefe

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply.  I hope your treatment goes well!  Did you have any actual damage to your vision from flying before you were diagnosed?  (I assume not, but just wondered.)
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