I have been diagnosed with Phlebitis and am flying to Prague in two weeks?

I am supposed to be flying to Prague in two weeks and am a little worried about developing DVT. Do I run a higher risk due to my problem. I am taking anti-inflamatories and antibiotics but still in pain and worrying.

I noticed someone had mentioned thrombophlebitis. That is what I was diagnosed with....sorry

You're ok...phlebitis is just inflammation of a vein. You are not at risk for a blood clot at all unless you were diagnosed with thrombophlebitis. (thrombo = blood clot, it's the T in DVT).

If you feel you are at higher risk anyhow (and hey, better safe than sorry), then get some good support hose, AND get up and walk every opportunity you have.

EDIT- Ok given your further information that you have thrombophlebitis I recommend that you speak with your GP about it. He will probably give you the same advice as I did, except provide you with some hospital grade support hose and he may want to prescribe you with something.

Most important here is that you are not sitting there for long periods unable to walk around. But yeah, please check with your doctor before this trip...the anti-inflamatories and antibiotics will do nothing for DVT. You really don't want to mess around with this as it can cause a pulmonary embolism.

Take care, enjoy your trip to prague (how exciting!), and stay safe.

you will have to walk up and down the aisles in the plane every hour if not more.

Hi Andrea, The risk of you developing a DVT is significantly higher in cases of Phlebitis.
You need to speak to your doctor URGENTLY, BEFORE you fly, as they may want you to begin anti-coagulant therapy. Anti-coagulant therapy can take a week or so to take effect so the sooner you speak to your doctor, the better.

My advice is to ask your Doctor.