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Is It Safe To Travel In Flight Despite Having Vasculitis In Left Leg?

I have been diagnosed with vasculitis in my left leg. I ve finished anti biotics and i m back at work but my leg is still quite sore and still quite red. my doctor advised it was safe for me to fly (I am going to spain on 31st October) but I m still quite worried as I ve read a lot about it. is he correct?
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
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There is no harm in flying with vasculitis of the leg as there is no direct complication involved. As your disease is under control you should not be worried at all. I would suggest you to go ahead with flight, If there is concern of pain then you can keep some pain killer like Brufen. Once you reach spain then you can get it checked there, If there is any pain or swelling.
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Is It Safe To Travel In Flight Despite Having Vasculitis In Left Leg?

There is no harm in flying with vasculitis of the leg as there is no direct complication involved. As your disease is under control you should not be worried at all. I would suggest you to go ahead with flight, If there is concern of pain then you can keep some pain killer like Brufen. Once you reach spain then you can get it checked there, If there is any pain or swelling.