A Personal Story – With A Warning For Almost Everyone - Update

[David48]

David,any idea where to get compression socks in Thailand.I looked around a few chemists but couldn't find any.

Would heavy tights (pantyhose) do the job?

Normal PantyHose ... most likely - NO

Compression stocking work by having most of the compression in the lower part of the foot.

That's also why they are so difficult to get over your foot, but, once done, relatively easy to roll up your leg.

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[David48]

For the ladies ... they don't have to be the stocky flight socks.

This is a medical stocking from Taiwan ...

[DarloKnight]

I always wear the pair I was given at hospital after surgery they are white and look disgusting but do the job! If I did not wear them after a flight from UK to Bangkok you would not see my ankles due to swelling and legs feel really tight.

Hope you are well soon David.

[Ulic]

A reminder is always good. I take aspirin 325 daily, and double down when I am on a long flight (over 6 hours) I wear knee high

compression socks and drink lots of water. My failing is getting up and exercising a little during the flight. I tend to request a

window seat so I can lean up against it and sleep, so I do not like to disturb middle or aisle seated passengers.

[smokie36]

Where to buy the socks.

Airport travel shop.

I would say to you if you feel you are at an increased risk of developing DVT that your best bet is to see a nurse....get the compression stockings properly fitted first.

If they are the wrong size they will be either no use at all or cause more damage than good.

[smokie36]

For the ladies ... they don't have to be the stocky flight socks.

This is a medical stocking from Taiwan ...

Nice of you to model them for us David!

[smokie36]

David,any idea where to get compression socks in Thailand.I looked around a few chemists but couldn't find any.

Would heavy tights (pantyhose) do the job?

Normal PantyHose ... most likely - NO

Compression stocking work by having most of the compression in the lower part of the foot.

That's also why they are so difficult to get over your foot, but, once done, relatively easy to roll up your leg.

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Quick tip....when putting them on put the plastic bag they come in over your foot then put the stockings on over the top and pull the bag back out once over your foot.

Trust me.

[wooloomooloo]

This is a medical stocking from Taiwan ...

She's got nice feet and the stockings are interesting.

[xen]

DVTs can still occur for up to 8 weeks of flying anything over 4 hours. Specialist 1st & 2nd information , lots of water on flight, avoid alcohol, not only seat excersises but get up every 2 hours for 10 minutes and excersise . From ex nurse who also thut she wouldn't get a clot. Mine went from leg into lungs, was told I cud have a stroke or die. My response, DNR. And yes blood tests & blood thinners are a blimin nuisance , u have to watch u don't change your diet, no red wine, no Panadol , no this no that. So be warned.

You mention not taking panadol while taking blood thinners - can you tell me more . I was using warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation but i am now taking Pradaxa which is one of the newer blood thinners . It means no INR tests every week or fortnight and i can vary my diet with regards to Vitamin K from Greens such as broccoli and cabbage etc and not watch fish oils from oily fish as much. Just curious about panadol as i do take a bit for pain relief .

Also as a side note ,i understand that just moving the legs ,and arms whilst still seated is also helpful if it is awkward to get to the aisle and walk about. I like to walk and stand and do a few twists/ squats on the plane just to relieve the soreness in the bum from the hard seats which means having to get out of my seat anyway.

[KittenKong]

I take aspirin 325 daily,

All doctors/pharmacists I have ever spoken to about this say you should stick to the 85mg tablets for daily use.

[krisb]

Alcohol works as a blood thinning agent quite well.

moron.

Zero humour.

[paulchiangmai]

An Aspirin Tablet helps.

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I am always confused when I read an aspirin helps, does a paracetamol help or does it have to be aspirin?

I only read about Aspirin ... never a mention of Paracetamol.

From Wiki ... "In contrast to aspirin, paracetamol does not prevent blood from clotting (it is not an antithrombotic)"

Thanks for that info' David

[David48]

Alcohol works as a blood thinning agent quite well.

moron.

Zero humour.

Guys, I should have mentioned this earlier.

Kris is a personal mate of mine, a decade my Junior.

Top bloke, I've drunk with him, ate with him and laughed with him.

... and occasionally we've laughed at each other!

He's not trolling ... he just doesn't take the serious attitude that maybe a few of us, who have had a DVT take.

[The manic]

You are not allowed to walk round on aircraft. If you are a white male this rule is strongly applied on Gulf Air.

Don't take Gulf Air.

Correct and for a number of reasons. They have the most hostile stewards of any airline.

[krisb]

Alcohol works as a blood thinning agent quite well.

moron.

Zero humour.

Guys, I should have mentioned this earlier.

Kris is a personal mate of mine, a decade my Junior.

Top bloke, I've drunk with him, ate with him and laughed with him.

... and occasionally we've laughed at each other!

He's not trolling ... he just doesn't take the serious attitude that maybe a few of us, who have had a DVT take.

True.

It is a serious issue, and hopefully I never get it knock on wood.

Someone did mention a glass of red wine does help?

Someone also mentioned a daily asprin tab.

There was a study not long back that now says daily asprin is not healthy.

[hawker9000]

'Don't know why the airlines don't bear some responsibility for this, packing passengers in so tight that movement is inhibited. I wonder if any statistics exist linking DVT back to airline travel, and to those in Economy vs Business & First.

I'll add my vote to those recommending the compression socks. I never go long-haul without 'em.

[David48]

'Don't know why the airlines don't bear some responsibility for this, packing passengers in so tight that movement is inhibited. I wonder if any statistics exist linking DVT back to airline travel, and to those in Economy vs Business & First.

I'll add my vote to those recommending the compression socks. I never go long-haul without 'em.

compression socks

maybe an asprin

stay hydrated

... a great start

[Showbags]

What colour is the stocking ?

[The manic]

What colour is the stocking ?

I chose 'blood clot brown.'

[Showbags]

Is fishnet available...

[hawker9000]

Pretty funny. I know I'm almost in stitches.