Is it OK to travel after having a blood clot?
A. Yes. Stop every hour, get out of your car, and walk for several minutes. If you are on a plane, train, or bus, try to sit where you can stretch your legs (aisle seat, exit aisle). Get up and walk the aisle(s) whenever it is safe. If you cannot get out into the aisle, do heel toe exercises and foot circles while seated to keep your blood flowing. It is also a good idea to wear compression stockings consistently if you have had a DVT, and this includes while travelling. Wear loose fitted clothing, and drink a lot of water. Sometimes your doctor will suggest a dose of a low molecular weight heparin prior to lengthy travel.
