[spid]

i have funny blood - it can clot too easily under certain circumstances - i am NOT under a consultant, it is a problem in pregnancy (but i'm too old for that now), but hasn't been a problem for 20 years now. It doesn't affect my working ability but onlong haul flights i have to have an injection (self administered) Is this likely to be a problem? The condition ISN'T on the website.
Also my middle child is 'chunky' - she loves food and we try to conrol her eating and make sure she gets lots of exercise but she is carryingetra weight.Does anyone have any experiences to share?

Thanks

[Bernadette]

Hi
I've got a blood disorder - beta thalasemmia - I doesn't cause me any problems but I have to let doctors know when ops occur . I declared it on my medical form. My doctor said it wouldn't cause any problems and it didn't.

Hope this helps Berni

[peebles16]

Not sure about medical form but OH is the blood expert (tis his job) i'll ask him when he gets back in and post later.
Karenx

[Karen]

My blood also clots very easily and l also need to self inject with heparin when taking long haul flights but it wasn't even mentioned during my medical (and l certainly didn't bring the subject up ;) ). Just needed to get a letter from my GP before we left explaining why l had 2 ready loaded syringes and needles on my person for customs purposs??!!

Definately wasn't a problem for me and can't see that it should cause you any major issues as it isn't an ongoing health problem which requires regular medication.

Good luck

Karen

[spid]

My blood also clots very easily and l also need to self inject with heparin when taking long haul flights but it wasn't even mentioned during my medical (and l certainly didn't bring the subject up ;) ). Just needed to get a letter from my GP before we left explaining why l had 2 ready loaded syringes and needles on my person for customs purposs??!!

Definately wasn't a problem for me and can't see that it should cause you any major issues as it isn't an ongoing health problem which requires regular medication.

Good luck

Karen

That sounds like exactly the same thing - i need heparin injections too for long haul flights (Factor 5 Leiden by any chance?):roll

[peebles16]

Forgot all about this but did speak to OH and as already stated shouldn't be a problem :) I personally would put it on the medical form just to be extra cautious but that's just me..

All the best
Karen