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Is air travel a trigger?

ExDiva
ExDiva
I get a "full body" migraine when I travel. I think I have narrowed it down to the rapid swings of airpressure (from 2000ft to 8000ft and back) but it also may be the 25% decrease in oxygen.

I'm thinking about asking the airline to give me extra oxygen in flight. This is an extreme hassle and expensive. You know how airlines are these days!

Has anyone a.) had a problem with airpressure issues and b.) come up with a good solution?
deleted_user
deleted_user
It is a definite trigger for me. It doesn't usually kick in until a day or two after I fly though. I wish I had a solution, but unfortunately, I don't. Just wanted to let you know you're not the only one. Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The same thing happens to me...usually a day after I get home I get a terrible migraine and my fibro really flares. I didn't know there are others who experience the same thing. Unfortuntely I have no solution or advise.
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is a good topic. I am going to be flying soon in 4 weeks time. I am very worried about it because it is a long flight. I am going from Cape Town South Africa to Australia. I was thinking mybe it is a good idea to take some pain medications.
carmelb
carmelb
sorry I cant give advice as yet, but its a topic I have been wanting to know more about as Im quite anxious regarding an upcoming journey. Basically for a number of reasons Im finally going 'home' to Europe after 28 yrs in NZ, have two young adult children there who have both got medical issues and both need to see me, so I must go.Cant wait to see them.
I have to fly on three planes over two days, just about the longest haul flight you can do, and looking for any advice on coping with the fatigue and side effects of this. I asked the airline if I could reserve an front row seat with extra leg room but they only give them to people flying with babies. Other than that Ive been told to take a neck pillow, small blanket, sleeping pills, nose spray, drink lots and move every hour. Any other advice would be great. Good luck to everyone else traversing the world too :)