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Date sent: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 06:57:41 +0800 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Chris Lui <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Travel To: [log in to unmask] > Hi everybody:- > > Being a PD patient (moderate level), what points should I note when > travelling long distance flight (11 hours) in order to make myself > comfortable? Any one got experience to share. Urgent and thanks! > > Chris The major concern is the possibility of developing blood clots in the legs or pelvis from sitting in a cramped seat for a long period. Try and get up and walk around as much as is possible, and keep your body moving even when you are sitting down. Do not allow yourself to get dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids (not alcoholic ones, as they tend to dehydrate), and allow some rest time after your arrival at your destination (for management of jet lag). Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn