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Injury to make airplane travel unpleasant

Mar 26, 2009 12:32

Time/Place: present day US... Ohio to DC specifically, although I can't imagine it's relevant
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tlatoani March 26 2009, 18:16:10 UTC

Ear infection, some dental issues. You're looking for things where the pressure change is going to create problems.

ctorres March 26 2009, 18:30:33 UTC

Thanks for the help.

alimsiemanym March 26 2009, 18:44:30 UTC

I can tell you that flying with an inner ear infection is very painful, as is flying with a sinus infection. I actually passed out from the pain from the inner ear infection.

serendipityxxi March 26 2009, 19:26:42 UTC

I have nothing to add except that icon is insanely awesome! :)

chadini March 26 2009, 19:11:33 UTC

Like everyone else, an ear infection would be the best bet. I had to cancel a flight because of it once. The doctor said something along the lines of my ear drums bursting. Hopefully this helps!

chipmunk_planet March 26 2009, 20:07:25 UTC

A broken hip would make it very uncomfortable to fly, unless they were in first class/could recline while flying.

corvideye March 27 2009, 05:12:13 UTC

But the length of the drive would be even more excruciating, I would think.

cmar_wingnut March 26 2009, 22:01:12 UTC

Any back injury, even a bad strain, might make it extremely uncomfortable for her to sit in a small seat for that amount of time. Of course this would also apply to a car if she's the one driving - if not she could recline the seat or lie down in the back.

corvideye March 27 2009, 05:13:14 UTC

Also, it would be easier to stop and stretch/ walk/ whatever would help the pain. But still not great either way, for sure...