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Pseudotumor cerebri and Flying
by Neeser26, Nov 10, 2007 12:45AM
I have pseudotumor cerebri (high intracranial pressure). Can flying cause an increase in my CSF pressure? Also, if I have just had a lumbar puncture to lower my intracranial pressure, is there a specific period of time in which I should avoid flying in order to (attempt) prevent a drastic increase in my CSF pressure level?
Thank you,
Denise
Thank you,
Denise
Member Comments (1)
by galaxymap, Dec 13, 2008 05:55PM
To: Neeser26
I do not know how it is affected in a pressurized cabin aircraft but it surely affects mine as I fly in an open helicopter (I am an aerial photographer). The last flight up I was shooting at about 5000 ft elevation. I got so sick and was so hoping for the flight to get over fast. I also noticed after spending an afternoon in a neighboring town with a 5400 ft elevation that I became sick again. Best wishes-Hal
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