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Is flying with iih safe? no longer medicated as papilloedema cleared up. im going on my first 2 hour flight since diagnosis and im really scared i wont make the flight?

Q: is flying with iih safe? no longer medicated as papilloedema cleared up. im going on my first 2 hour flight since diagnosis and im really scared i wont make the flight?

: Assuming that this will be a commercial flight, please realize that these cabins are pressurized, and provide no reasonable risk that would not be present at sea level. Doubtful that you would have an issue if your IIH is in remission. Also, get an opinion from your current doctor, just to be complete.

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Assuming that this will be a commercial flight, please realize that these cabins are pressurized, and provide no reasonable risk that would not be present at sea level. Doubtful that you would have an issue if your IIH is in remission. Also, get an opinion from your current doctor, just to be complete.

Answered 7/26/2023

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A member asked:

Is flying with iih safe? no longer medicated as papilloedema cleared up. im going on my first 2 hour flight since diagnosis and im really scared i wont make the flight?

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