Air Travel and Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT

…The risk of developing a clot on a flight was …

In-Flight Fitness

Last updated: June 1, 2023 Don’t let cramped conditions put …

Dehydration and a Long Flight Were Triggers: Natalia’s Story

After 20+ hours of flights from Bali to Oregon, I was dehydrated from severe “Bali Belly.” I felt a cramp in my calf several hours after landing. Over the next…

No Matter How Young You Are, You Can Get a Blood Clot: Sara’s Story

I took what I thought was a routine flight to visit my family in Florida in October 2009. My leg had been bothering me a little before the flight, due…

Keep Your Legs Active on Flights: Melanie’s Story

Two years ago, I flew from Sydney to San Francisco, a 14 hour flight, in a middle seat in coach. I took a sleeping pill to try to beat jet…

Blood Clot Resources for Athletes

…for runners, what signs and symptoms of clots to look for, and …

Travel and Blood Clots

…“Passport to Safety,” click here. In-Flight …

Harry Carson, Pro Football Hall of Famer

…Georgia, then Mobile, Alabama. I took part in an hour-long …

Misdiagnosed With Asthma: Carlos’ Story

…wear the compression stockings. And most importantly, I get up and walk around during a long flight. The in-flight magazines list exercises you can do to get blood circulating in…

Keep Finding Joy in Little Things: Arielle’s Story

…and back pain making it impossible to sit back or lie back. My second clot happened when I was 25 after a cross-country flight. I vomited when I got off…