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Can flying affect arthritic knees?
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yes: If you arthritis is worse with prolonged sitting there would be an effect. Otherwise, no.
Answered 10/22/2013
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NO: Not the flying, only the limited ability to move the knee will may a problem in making it more sore at that particular time.
Answered 7/27/2014
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