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Is Flying Safe After A Carpel Tunnel Surgery On The Left Hand?

I recently had carpel tunnel surgery on my left hand on 09 Nov. 17 and had no issues, no pain, excessive swelling, nothing. Roughly on 17 Nov I noticed some type of rash on my left arm that was not hives but more of a raised pimple type rash that was similar to a skin infection my children received yrs ago after a visit to an indoor water park. Post op visit was 20 Nov 17 where they removed the sutures and I informed the dr. of the rash however, I told him it was a reaction to the antibiotics I was given from a recent sinus infection. So I took the steroids they gave me for only two days and then quit because it was going away however, I woke up this with a hot sensation on my left arm all the way up to my shoulder. It has a blotchy red rash all over although not the same as before and now my entire left hand is swollen and red and burning. Should I be worried? I did call my dr. on the after hour service and he had no clue. Please help as I m a Flight Attendant for a major airline and am supposed to fly tomorrow.
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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You can go ahead in this condition . After this flight you must take care. Give me pics so that I can give you more specific answer.

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Is Flying Safe After A Carpel Tunnel Surgery On The Left Hand?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can go ahead in this condition . After this flight you must take care. Give me pics so that I can give you more specific answer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.