Any jetlag experts

[AndyP]

Been back since Tuesday morning, overnight flight from New York. I have all the symptoms of flu without the fever. Jetlag or virus?

 

[Rod]

Jet lag especially after an overnight flight, always seems worse flying west to east.

Rod

 

[TrimTheKing]

I've never had anything other than messed up sleep patterns and extreme fatigue. I would say illness rather than jetlag.

Cheers
Mark

 

[Woodster]

Although the airlines don't like to admit it fumes from the engine could be a possibility:

http://aerotoxic.org/about-aerotoxic-syndrome/

"What are the symptoms of Aerotoxic Syndrome?
Symptoms may be acute, i.e. for a short time or chronic, i.e. long-lasting.
Any combination of the following may be experienced:"

Fatigue – feeling exhausted, even after sleep
Blurred or tunnel vision
Shaking and tremors
Loss of balance and vertigo
Seizures
Loss of consciousness
Memory impairment
Headache
Tinnitus
Light-headedness, dizziness
Confusion / cognitive problems
Feeling intoxicated
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Coughs
Breathing difficulties (shortness of breath)
Tightness in chest
Respiratory failure requiring oxygen
Increased heart rate and palpitations
Irritation of eyes, nose and upper airways.

It seems the only aircraft that doesn't take bleed air from the engine for the aircraft cabin is the Boeing 787.

 

[Robert]

another vote for virus here

Worst cold/flu I've had in ages was after a long haul flight home from Singapore. Aircraft are germ recirculation devices - hear a sneeze many rows back and get off with a cold.

 

[Phil]

Fatigue – feeling exhausted, even after sleep
Blurred or tunnel vision
Shaking and tremors
Loss of balance and vertigo
Seizures
Loss of consciousness
Memory impairment
Headache
Tinnitus
Light-headedness, dizziness
Confusion / cognitive problems
Feeling intoxicated
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Coughs
Breathing difficulties (shortness of breath)
Tightness in chest
Respiratory failure requiring oxygen
Increased heart rate and palpitations
Irritation of eyes, nose and upper airways.

Sounds like a normal day ....................... :lol: :lol:


Sorry Andy, couldnt resist.
Not experienced Jet Lag as the trips have all been South-North-South.
Go with the BBBB medication.


Phil

 

[techauthorbob]

Came back from NY years ago on the red eye to go to eldest sons graduation in Coventry and only had time for one hour nap before setting off from Yorkshire.

Came off M1 to go onto M69 but went round roundabout and straight back up to M1 !
Then followed earache from 'er indoors and a scrabble on map to find shortest route, but at least we just made it (pre satnav days).

Took me years to live that one down...

 

[AndyP]

Virus it is. Blood tests yesterday also showed an excess of Billy Rubins Problem with the liver evidently. American beer is not good I know but I only had one all trip.

Off to UK with eldest daughter tomorrow night. I hope I feel better as I have some important errands to run.

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Not experienced Jet Lag as the trips have all been South-North-South. Phil

Yes, from the UK to Africa (The Gambia), and back, is just great. Absolutely no jet lag.

Neil

 

[Rod]

Hope you get over your illness quickly Andy.

I didn't have to be suffering from Jetlag to go wrong last week.
We were diverted off the M1 due to a lorry fire but the sat nav kept trying to send me back. Missed a sign at a roundabout, travelled several miles down a dual cwy, then noticed the sun's position and realised we were heading back south instead of north!
That and the diverted traffic crawl, the total journey took 9hrs instead of the usual 3.5
Journey back not much better (7hrs) as we were caught up with the M1 Ferrari fire featured in the news.

Rod