Originally Posted by
ClubflyerLondon
due to stupid accident yesterday iv ended up with a hairline fracture on L1 vertebrate. my Doctor has just proscribed muscle relaxants, painkillers and 4 days bed rest.
however im due to head to JFK on 23/10 in first my doctor wants to make a final assessment on Friday but thinks i may be able to go still.
Do any of you have experience of travelling with such maladies, is making the flight unrealistic i have a fairy high pain threshold and can stretch out in F
thoughts?
The fact its your back would make me think twice, any bad turbulence or further impact (some muppet with a back pack) could make the situation worse but probably not too any really serious degree or I guess you'd still be in hospital.
I'd want a fully assured assessment from the doc before I'd chance it but of course only you can balance the risk vs reward and there's some good medical (non) advice given above.
As already mentioned if your going triple check travel insurance, they'll take any chance to wriggle out of a claim if one arose.
Good luck.