How many weeks before flying after an intracranial extradural haematoma?

[dbebe10]

I fell and had an intracranial extradural haematoma the size of egg (time of accident) -> which became a golf ball (2 weeks later) --> then became 2 peas (2 weeks later).  I spent 7 days in ICU and 7 days in the normal ward before I was discharged.  No cranial surgery was required, I have been healing from rest and medications only.  

I want to understand how many weeks after the intracranial extradural haematoma completely disappears can I fly as I am currently stuck in another country so am keen to fly home as soon as possible.  My neurosurgeon here is not giving me any clear criteria for what conditions needs to be met before I can be given clearance to fly.

[GuitarRox]

well, I think I'd be annoyed if the doctor isn't helping you make the determination of when it is safe to fly after this event given you aren't in your home city!  Any other means of transport?  Car, bus, train or boat? I'd look into that.  That he has not released you yet means he's not comfortable doing so.  The change in air pressure after an injury like you have can lead to a seizure, no thanks, right? Has it only been two weeks?  I do think those with head injuries need to take special precautions but not indefinitely.  Does he totally evade the question as to when you'll be okay for air travel?  And again, I'd look into other means of transportation.