Thai flights

[nidnoyham 30]

My mate flew back to LOS on Thai last month. He told me he was laid up for days with swollen ankles. I flew out a week later and had leg pain from my hips to feet for two nights. to such an extent I couldn't sleep. Met another mate a day later and he had ankles more swollen than usual.

 

We are all in our 60's, but had not suffered this type of swelling before. I had taken a Cialis on the first night, but i have taken them several times before with no trouble.... Unless the drug got lost on it's way down and turned left and right at my groin instead of going straight on.

 

Thing is, Thai boast that they use the most highly efficient air filter system in the industry. Could it be this thicker filter system is lowering the cabin pressure enough to cause the aformentioned problems ?

 

Anyone else had this problem on Thai ?

 

Yes I know. I risk the chance of a few jovial remarks about lower body swelling.

[bigdelta 46]

It's a common problem for us old folks.One thing that seems to help is to get up as often as necessary for a short walk to keep the circulation going.Swollen feet is also very common on long flights.I took the 14 hour flight from Atlanta to Tokyo and both the feet and ankles were swollen even though I got up at least every 2 hours.It has nothing to do with the filter system.

[Sailfast 503]

It's a common problem for us old folks.One thing that seems to help is to get up as often as necessary for a short walk to keep the circulation going.Swollen feet is also very common on long flights.I took the 14 hour flight from Atlanta to Tokyo and both the feet and ankles were swollen even though I got up at least every 2 hours.It has nothing to do with the filter system.

 

Do those stupid leg stretches if you are not walking about the cabin. You don't want to die.

 

From Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide:

 

Reducing Your Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis During Airline Travel

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), recently featured in the news as "economy class syndrome," is the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the legs while sitting — particularly in the cramped seats of an airplane (be it economy class or first class), car, bus, or train — for long periods. You move less in tight quarters, causing circulation to decrease and allowing blood to collect and form a clot. The blood clot may cause pain and swelling in the legs. Serious, even fatal complications can occur if the blood clot breaks loose in the blood stream and travels to the heart or lungs. Older people, and those who are obese or have a family history of DVT tend to be at the highest risk.

 

While a blood clot can result from a number of causes, some studies suggest an association between blood clots and airplane travel. Many doctors believe this connection is simply a result of being unable to move around, and not from sitting in economy class seats or in an airplane, per se. However, it is possible that pressurized air and dehydration may also play a role in the connection between air travel and blood clots.

 

Many airlines have already begun to address this health issue by preparing warning pamphlets for their passengers, including articles in their in-flight magazines, posting notices on their websites, or creating in-flight videos offering exercises aimed at prevention. A member of the parliament in Australia has even called for treadmills to be installed in airplanes that carry passengers for six or more hours.

 

While treadmills may or may not appear on airplanes in the near future, you can address this issue on your next lengthy flight by taking a few simple measures to help prevent blood clotting.

Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing during the flight.

 

Eat a small meal and drink plenty of fluids to help increase blood circulation. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, as these contribute to dehydration.

 

Do not cross your legs while seated and make sure you adjust your position every half hour.

 

You may want to wear elastic support hose to increase circulation in your legs.

 

Most importantly, try to walk up and down the aisle at least once an hour. Even standing in front of your seat and gently shaking out your legs or slowly rising up on your toes can help.

 

If you can’t get out of your seat, you can do the following exercises in your seat to increase blood circulation. Perform each exercise for 15 seconds, once an hour.

 

Ankle rotations: Draw a circle with your toes, rotating clockwise and then counterclockwise with both feet.

 

Foot pumps: Slowly alternate between flexing and pointing your toes.

 

Leg lifts: With your knee bent, lift your leg up off the seat and hold for a few seconds. Alternate legs.

 

Head and shoulder rotations: Gently roll your head clockwise and then counterclockwise, keeping your shoulders relaxed. Then gently roll your shoulders forwards and backwards.

 

Toe reach: Slowly bend forward and extend your arms down towards your toes and then gently sit back up.

 

People who are at high risk for blood clotting due to other conditions should speak with their physician for additional advice before traveling.

Studies do not agree on how long a flight needs to be to pose a risk of blood clotting. A few studies even suggest that there is no association between blood clots and air travel. Clearly, more research is necessary. However, while we wait for a definitive answer to these questions, heeding these simple instructions may help prevent problems.

[villayouth 37]

I dont know how you old cunts cope, I really dont . Fair play to you all though i hope im moaning about swollen feet when i get to your ages

[js007 795]

I've never had the problem, but I realize the risk. Anyway, I always try to book an aisle seat so that I can get up and walk around once in a while, without making a pest of myself.

[villayouth 37]

I've never had the problem, but I realize the risk. Anyway, I always try to book an aisle seat so that I can get up and walk around once in a while, without making a pest of myself.

same here

[jacko 8,814]

I dont know how you old cunts cope, I really dont . Fair play to you all though i hope im moaning about swollen feet when i get to your ages

Well, you will get to experience advanced years I suppose, the alternative isn't so great!

[ozijeff 9]

Walk around whenever you can and take a couple of asprins to thin the blood to reduce chances of clots.

[exwannabe 1]

I would also suggest the compression socks/stockings that used post surgery in the elderly.

 

They are fairly cheap, you can buy at any pharma.

[nidnoyham 30]

The flight was full coming from LHR, I got the last seat ! It was not a bad one 38H on the aisle. I was wearing those tight calf length sock- Steady Villa ! As it was a night flight, I did sleep a fair bit of the way.

 

I have done this trip ooodles of time before with no prob. Perhaps I am just getting old. it was so painful, I got in touch with my son back home, to call the NHS help line for me, but they wouldn't give advise to anyone not in the country.

 

Drank a bottle of water and sat on the balcony, waiting to hear the result of Brentford/ Birmingham Cup game from my mate at the match till 0430ish and it did ease a bit. Got some Capirox-20 for 25bht from a little chemist on the BKK/ Hua Hin road and it never came back. This stuff was for severe Gout and other muscular pain. I avoided the Kamagra for the rest of the trip. Perhaps that was the problem.

[Parkwahn 61]

I dont know how you old cunts cope, I really dont . Fair play to you all though i hope im moaning about swollen feet when i get to your ages

 

 

Not so much of the old

[rightsaid 44]

I dont know how you old cunts cope, I really dont . Fair play to you all though i hope im moaning about swollen feet when i get to your ages

 

 

By the sounds of it you're already suffering swelling of the head.

[redwood13 56]

More likely that you've reached an age where your metabolism can no longer deal with the amount of sodium most of us consume every day (or in my case did consume). Examples: crisps, bacon, ham, fish and chips, soy sauce, nam pla, canned goods, restaurant meals and on and on.

 

-redwood

[IMHO 1]

Anyone else had this problem on Thai ?

Thai use the same airplanes as a lot of other airline.

 

So a bit far fetched to think that the problem lies wih Thai

 

IMHO

[Sailfast 503]

I dont know how you old cunts cope, I really dont . Fair play to you all though i hope im moaning about swollen feet when i get to your ages

It kills young handsome studlie types such as yourself as well as the old geezers. Besides, when your not on the plane you can use those socks to tie up your manlady friends.

:chogdee

[BigDUSA 71]

When I make my reservation. I always book exit row. Plenty of legroom and when I want to stand no problem.

[villayouth 37]

It kills young handsome studlie types such as yourself as well as the old geezers. Besides, when your not on the plane you can use those socks to tie up your manlady friends.

:thumbup

 

 

Fantastic idea

[nidnoyham 30]

Thai use the same airplanes as a lot of other airline.

 

So a bit far fetched to think that the problem lies wih Thai

 

IMHO

 

As I said, Thai claim the most efficient air filtration system in the airline industry. The thought that perhaps this highly efficient system, may have an effect on the pressure inside the cabin, came to me.

[Go2Man 0]

If you are of advanced age then you are most at risk of suffering from DVT when you fly on planes. So have to take extra precautions like getting an aisle seat so that you can go for regular walks.

[Sailfast 503]

Fantastic idea

Great minds think alike.

[Al_Davis 28]

same here

 

also

[dontheturner 3]

My mate flew back to LOS on Thai last month. He told me he was laid up for days with swollen ankles. I flew out a week later and had leg pain from my hips to feet for two nights. to such an extent I couldn't sleep. Met another mate a day later and he had ankles more swollen than usual.

 

We are all in our 60's, but had not suffered this type of swelling before. I had taken a Cialis on the first night, but i have taken them several times before with no trouble.... Unless the drug got lost on it's way down and turned left and right at my groin instead of going straight on.

 

Thing is, Thai boast that they use the most highly efficient air filter system in the industry. Could it be this thicker filter system is lowering the cabin pressure enough to cause the aformentioned problems ?

 

Anyone else had this problem on Thai ?

 

Yes I know. I risk the chance of a few jovial remarks about lower body swelling.

Hi, My UK Doctor, gave me a prescription for Scholl long support hose, before I first came here, and I always use them, and will be soon, as I am using the seven hour coach from Ubon to BKK, before the onward flight to UK. so shall be wearing them for almost 24 hours. I am well over 60, no 70, no sorry 80 Don.