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Is A 11 Hour Flight Advisable When On Prednisone For Giant Cell Arteritis?

I wish to fly from San Francisco to England. Is this advisable since I am on prednisone for Giant Cell Arteritis and it is an 11 hour flight? Since this is an imflamatory disease and I have heard of the cabin pressure causing a recurrence of inflammation. Could blindness occur on the plane?
posted on Sun, 26 Oct 2014
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Hello
I have studied your case.
Yes you should avoid long time flights .
You can choose other modes of travel instead.
Continue anti inflammatory diet for good results.
Be aware of long term use of steroid and take proper supplements.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Is A 11 Hour Flight Advisable When On Prednisone For Giant Cell Arteritis?

Hello I have studied your case. Yes you should avoid long time flights . You can choose other modes of travel instead. Continue anti inflammatory diet for good results. Be aware of long term use of steroid and take proper supplements. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.