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(Message started by: madaline on Aug 21^st, 2005, 5:29am)

Title: airplane flights
Post by madaline on Aug 21^st, 2005, 5:29am

Hi all, I will be taking a plane trip (about a 5 hour trip) in Nov. and typically I get killer attacks on the plane and so have not taken a plane trip in a year and a half. Now need to visit my son so..... I have Zomig nasal spray now; is there any danger in taking it on a plane, due to airpressure changes etc.? Will the caffeine/analgesic thing work also?(It works for me on my "every night" attacks.) Can I do both the caffeine and the Zomig? Has anyone done the caffeine/analgesic as a preventive on the plane? I also take a decongestant on all plane trips as I have trouble with the pressure change upon landings. Does anyone know if using any of those meds negate the use of the other? I am open to all suggestions. (I know about taking a prescription for O2 on board, but the O2 doesn't take the pain away for me. I am also on Verap. all the time.) Thanks for any input. Madaline

Title: Re: airplane flights
Post by Jonny on Aug 21^st, 2005, 5:37am

You will have no problem with the things you mention, I also use Zomig NS (Its a life saver for me) and I fly often.

Give your doc a call just to be on the safe side, whats good for me may not be good for you......better safe than sorry ;;D

Title: Re: airplane flights
Post by maffumatt on Aug 21^st, 2005, 5:52am

I dont use those meds but I used to use the Trex nasal. I fly quite a bit and keep the nasals I have left just for the flights so I dont have the hassle of the needles and security. All I use is trex inj and O2, wish I could be more of a help...

Matt

Title: Re: airplane flights
Post by wip5150 on Aug 22^nd, 2005, 3:44pm

I travel quite a bit with my job and use Imitrex nasal (along with Verapamil) when in cycle. I've never had a problem using the nasal spray on a plane and it has been a lifesaver on several occassions.

Best of luck - I'm sure you'll be fine.

Title: Re: airplane flights
Post by madaline on Aug 22^nd, 2005, 3:50pm

thanks to you all for the info. I really appreciate it - it put my mind to rest! PFDand N to all. Madaline.

Title: Re: airplane flights
Post by CHTom on Aug 22^nd, 2005, 8:12pm

I have my doctor give me something that will make me sleep.

Title: Re: airplane flights
Post by cheNY on Aug 25^th, 2005, 8:11pm

I always travel with a healthy stash of trex SQ, never been stopped or questioned, just bring the script, just in case. I usually boost up my caffeine intake, sleep is always my enemy when he's in town. Zomig does give me some extended relief and I do take it with caffeine amongst other things.
Anything that works is my rule.

Title: Re: airplane flights
Post by Jonny on Aug 25^th, 2005, 8:17pm

on 08/22/05 at 20:12:23, CHTom wrote:

I have my doctor give me something that will make me sleep.

Yeah, but your a fucking troll and nobody should listen to you.

Title: Re: airplane flights
Post by Sean_C on Aug 25^th, 2005, 8:24pm

on 08/22/05 at 20:12:23, CHTom wrote:

I have my doctor give me something that will make me sleep.

ROTFLMMFAO thats what every clusterheads likes to do FUCKING SLEEP

BIGTIME MEEGRAINE TROLL LMMFAO [smiley=laugh.gif]

26 years of Ch and I still fear sleep, napping is not a good thing either unless you enjoy a wake up call ;;D

Sean...........................

Title: Re: airplane flights
Post by seasonalboomer on Aug 26^th, 2005, 9:29am

on 08/25/05 at 20:24:38, Sean_C wrote:

Yeah, maybe have a few beers or glasses of red wine in the airport lounge before you take off too. Maybe a little pungent aromatherapy pillow over your shoulder once you get seated. (pardon the sarcasm ---- for the uninitiated don't do these things)

Scott