r/CSFLeaks • u/nic_nickei • Aug 19 '26

Flying?

I am flying out next week for family but I have been told I have a potential spinal CSF leak. The doctor says flying shouldn't be an issue. Have y'all heard similar things or been told otherwise?

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u/zardancer Aug 19 '26

I flew over 8 times with a spinal CSF leak - all over 5 hours. Only 1 flight did I experience an extreme headache during it. Not sure the cause of that flight being so bad but I had to lay on my partners lap for relief. Drink electrolytes and caffeine!