• yokonzo@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    I see some of them on Amazon and it looks like they’re okay with TSA too, question though. If ( and I’m assuming this is an anxiety, not medical issue) your girlfriend is unconscious, would she possibly prefer to just remain unconscious rather than feel anxious about the flight? Or does she not like the fainting part either, i wouldn’t know as I’ve never fainted so maybe it’s unpleasant

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      5 months ago

      If it’s vasovagal syncope it’s probably unpleasant. Can cause sweating, confusion, and a bunch of other problems because your brain isn’t getting enough blood to function.

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          5 months ago

          I bet a little prep and informed management of the situation can resolve it for her. It’s important to keep blood pumping to get it out of lower extremities and into the brain. Walking in the aisles and leg exercises while seated are easy options.

          Elevating the legs + lowering the head can also help. If she does pass out, laying her down and lifting her legs can quickly get blood to the brain. Alcohol and large meals can exacerbate it. Good luck!

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            5 months ago

            Thank you for the advice. It’s really appreciated. I’ll communicate it to her and we’ll see if it helps during our next trip. :)

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      5 months ago

      Nah. She passes out for like five seconds then wakes up and spends the rest of the flight puking.