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Is Flying Safe When Suffering From High Cholesterol?

I bruised my shin when a piece of wood hit it, whilst I was collecting the chopped wood.
In three days I am due to fly - a one hour flight, can I still fly I am 59, female, bit high colesterol, not on medication though, also on thyroid tablet, one a day. Weight 9 - 10 stone, height 9 foot 9 inches,

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posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM,
yes you can fly ,provided you do not harbour major fracture of the long bones.
lipid reduction drugs like statins,can help to normalise cholesterol levels.complete screening cardiac evaluation can help to identify and treat any associated risk factors.consult your doctor for further queries.
thank you.
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Is Flying Safe When Suffering From High Cholesterol?

Hi welcome to HCM, yes you can fly ,provided you do not harbour major fracture of the long bones. lipid reduction drugs like statins,can help to normalise cholesterol levels.complete screening cardiac evaluation can help to identify and treat any associated risk factors.consult your doctor for further queries. thank you.