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Travelling
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Dolly68
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Travelling
Hi, I'm traveling soon on a flight that's 10 hours on the way there and 12 hours on the way home. I have heard a lot the risk of flying when on birth control and blood clots. I'm a nervous flyer to begin with. Do you think this is something I really need to worry about? The though of something terrible like that happening on the flight doesn't sit well with me. I am generally healthy besides some acid reflux/digestive issues. Also, I had to switch the time of my pill because the time I take it now is the middle of the night over there. My pharmacist said that I should move my time up by an hour each night until I get to a time that will work abroad. Does that advice sound right to you? I just feel like I want a second opinion. Also, do I need backup protection during that time? I mean till I reach my new time. Thanks for your time:)
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Sam W
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Re: Travelling
Hi Dolly,
I would defer to your pharmacist on this about how to adjust the pill time. And no, adjusting by an hour at a time should not compromise it, but if you'd feel more comfortable using a back-up method, that's always an option. As for the fears around blood clots, I would ask you doctor if they feel like you are at a particular risk for them based upon your medical history.
I would defer to your pharmacist on this about how to adjust the pill time. And no, adjusting by an hour at a time should not compromise it, but if you'd feel more comfortable using a back-up method, that's always an option. As for the fears around blood clots, I would ask you doctor if they feel like you are at a particular risk for them based upon your medical history.
And you to whom adversity has dealt the final blow/with smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go/turn to and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain/and like the Mary Ellen Carter rise again.
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Dolly68
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Re: Travelling
Ok thanks so much. I'll ask the doctor that. I appreciate your help
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Sam W
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Re: Travelling
You're welcome 
And you to whom adversity has dealt the final blow/with smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go/turn to and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain/and like the Mary Ellen Carter rise again.