Hello Mel,
I am sorry to hear of your stroke but am glad that you have recovered well.
Usually after a stroke there is a recommendation not to fly for at least two weeks. People who have had a previous TIA or stroke are at increased risk of developing a blood clot when flying. Speak with your doctor or neurologist about your specific risk of developing a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis or DVT). You can reduce your risk of developing a DVT by doing some simple exercises, wearing compression stockings, drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcohol.
It is also a good idea to pack important medication such as warfarin in your hand luggage for any flight.
You can find links to some EnableMe resources around travel after stroke here. You can read more on EnableMe regarding travel and leisure here. The UK stroke association also have some good information about traveling after stroke which you can read here.
It is also a good idea to have travel insurance. It is important to let the travel insurance company know that you have had a stroke. This is a blog on EnableMe about travel insurance following a stroke
Also here is a link you can use if you’re looking for travel insurance
https://quote.allcleartravel.com.au/cgi-bin/lansaweb?procfun+ausv7+ast7001+aus.
I hope this information was helpful and if you would like to speak with a health professional for further information, you can call StrokeLine on Ph. 1800 787 653.
Kind regards
Siobhan (StrokeLine)
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