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Old 03-29-2017, 03:46 PM   #9
Hawgwash
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Originally Posted by RT Firefly
You can buy elastic type socks that are supposed to minimize blood pooling in the legs (deep vein thrombosis I think it's called).
I believe one has to be predisposed to DVT for it to be an issue. Also seems like use of flight socks has been pretty much debunked. Since they need to flex to force the blood back up the legs, that only occurs during exercise. Walking and in seat exercises are key. As is hydration.

I've been told to double or triple water intake in the days leading up to a long flight like this, eat trail mix or granola bars etc. on the flight. Someone said dried bananas but it like cardboard much better.

Was hoping the flight crews on here could toss out some tips. No Sunnwing crews though, thank you very much.
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