Originally Posted by
Often1
What does his doc say? Prefereably, a specialist who has dealt with the issues of altitude and what your husband will need for care. If he does seize onboard at FL 40, what is the treatment plan?
Hi Often1, thanks for the reply. His neuro-oncologist is aware and we do have written medical clearance to travel. I get it anew every time we fly to take into account any changes in his condition/meds. There's no treatment plan for seizures, in the air or at home - it's just an ordinary part of his life now. He'll flop his arms and legs around a bit for 10-20 seconds and then go back to to whatever he was doing before his brain decided to misfire. Other passengers probably wouldn't even notice unless he was in their direct line of sight when it happened. He knows he's not allowed to drive, swim alone, or juggle chainsaws
Originally Posted by
Doc Savage
As long as he's been medically cleared, I'd probably not bring it up with the airline. What could they do to prepare that you haven't done already? By bringing it up, you risk them denying/delaying your flight for "medical reasons."..... Best wishes for your husband, and I hope things go as well as possible for him.
Doc Savage, thanks for both the advice and the well wishes. Much appreciated.