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Can One Fly With Concussion, Legs Tingling And Sickness?

Hi there, I recentin ly received a blow to the head and was diagnosed with light concussion (3 days ago) and am due to fly to Geneva from the UK in 4 days and am worried if this is safe. I have since hadd pins and needles in my legs and have been feeling sick. I have been to A&E twice and they have now said I may have mild whiplash. I was not knocked unconscious but am worried about flying can you give me any advice
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Hi, it is not safe for you to fly in this condition as your symptoms may get aggravated by barotrauma .
Although jets are pressurized so that the cabin environment resembles an altitude of around 8,000 feet, some people report that flying (possibly from the changes in pressure and resulting decrease in oxygen concentration) causes symptoms such as headache, fatigue and nausea.

In addition, extreme turbulence can aggravate headaches.

If you do choose to fly this weekend, your doctor may recommend taking a medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to prevent headaches during the flight.

It's also a good idea to be well-rested (or maybe sleep on the plane) and to stay hydrated during the flight.
Thanks
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Can One Fly With Concussion, Legs Tingling And Sickness?

Hi, it is not safe for you to fly in this condition as your symptoms may get aggravated by barotrauma . Although jets are pressurized so that the cabin environment resembles an altitude of around 8,000 feet, some people report that flying (possibly from the changes in pressure and resulting decrease in oxygen concentration) causes symptoms such as headache, fatigue and nausea. In addition, extreme turbulence can aggravate headaches. If you do choose to fly this weekend, your doctor may recommend taking a medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to prevent headaches during the flight. It s also a good idea to be well-rested (or maybe sleep on the plane) and to stay hydrated during the flight. Thanks