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Is Flight Journey Advisable While On Prednisone?

I have GCA......now just over two years......I have reduced from 60 mg of dteroids to my current 9mg level and my test results are good. My consultant says if the results remain the same or improve flying abroad will be ok but that I should take 20mg predisonole before flying and when returning.....is he right....I just want a second opinion. Thank you.
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

My thoughts and suggestions are as below. GCA is Giant Cell Arteritis which usually involves the temporal artery giving inflammation and symptoms of headache, dizziness and so on. Since your dosages of steroids are reduced from 60 mg per day to 9 mg the disease seems well under control. Taking 20 mg before flight is just a precaution that one has to take to avoid the possible flare up and thus have great life. Yes, follow the advise as give by your Doctor.

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Is Flight Journey Advisable While On Prednisone?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. My thoughts and suggestions are as below. GCA is Giant Cell Arteritis which usually involves the temporal artery giving inflammation and symptoms of headache, dizziness and so on. Since your dosages of steroids are reduced from 60 mg per day to 9 mg the disease seems well under control. Taking 20 mg before flight is just a precaution that one has to take to avoid the possible flare up and thus have great life. Yes, follow the advise as give by your Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.