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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 2:08 pm
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MDSD
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: san diego, ca
Programs: AA 2MM
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If you can elevate your feet, that will help. I tend to carry a backpack filled with 'put your feet on it' kind of stuff and it's a definite improvement.
It's aggravated, of course, by your sodium intake, and you are at the mercy of the airlines' caterers; can only suggest bringing your own low-sodium food, requesting a special diet plate of same, or foregoing the saltiest foods (ie. nuts and pretzels).
Also, get up and move around as much as you can, and drinking a lot of liquids helps with this.
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