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Posted 6/28/2008 4:47 PM (GMT 0)

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone's doing well. I've been doing great for the past few months, but some anxiety has come over me as I am about to go on a trip to Philadelphia/New York with my boyfriend. This doesn't really have to do with him getting up close and personal with my UC (because we already live together and he's been well aquainted with all that I have to deal with), but more so in regards to traveling with my medication. It's been a while since I've flown anywhere, especially since the changes have been made with the restrictions and whatnot. I plan on taking my Colazal (which shouldn't be a problem), some of my probiotic, as well as some of my enemas. My question for all of you is....where should I pack all this? My suitcase or my carry-on? I plan on bringing only 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on. What is my best option? What if they question why I am bring this medication with me? And do you have any suggestions as to how I should pack my enemas so that they don't break/explode in my suitcase?

Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions. I hope everyone's having a great summer!

Posted 6/28/2008 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
My thought is pack it in your carry on that way they don't rummage through it. Is any of it liquid? If it is, then you will have to do suitcase. Bubble wrap it if needed. The probiotic, I would put a little ice pack near it as it should be refrigerated.
Posted 6/28/2008 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
I would say carry on. I never pack my meds in my suitcase in case they lose my luggage. as for the liquids. If you have your prescript ion with you, you shouldn't have a problem. I have always traveled with my enemas in my carry on. I take the risk because the enemas are in a box with my prescript ion taped to it....can't be more obvious that it's medication!
Posted 6/28/2008 6:46 PM (GMT 0)

Hi!

We have traveled many times since my husband has COPD and I have many medications.

Always take them carryon and according to TSA regulations.  Here is the link...

http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/special_needs_memo.pdf

If you put liquid in the quart bags you don't have to declare them at security.

Have a fun trip.  Elaine

Posted 6/28/2008 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
definitely put what you can in your carry on. i carried on my whole stash of pills in their own bottles and had them all in a big ziplock. they don't even check the stuff that isn't liquid.
don't want your meds to get lost by the airline.
check the tsa link that kops2da posted, i think you're only allowed ONE quart sized ziplock with liquids in it and the liquids are limited to a certain oz. size.
Posted 6/28/2008 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone. This is very helpful!

Posted 6/29/2008 8:11 PM (GMT 0)
Prescription Medicines are exempt from the liquids rule but they have to be presented and declared. The people around you would probably hear you say it and see the meds. If you prefer you can ask to have your bag hand searched instead of x-rayed and can ask to do it in a private area. When you get up to security just say "I have liquid prescription medications with me that I would rather speak about in private."
Posted 6/29/2008 10:08 PM (GMT 0)

I've travelled quite a bit with the enemas and always take them in my carry-on.  I often travel with just a carry-on for short trips and therefore have no other choice.  Your 1 1-qt ziploc bag of liquids does not include any medications you bring.  I've always put the enemas in a separate baggie and although the TSA will stop and pick up the bag to examine it, as soon as I say its medication they just put it back down and let me go. If you are worried, you can always just stick that little prescription info pamphlet the pharmacy gives you into the baggie.  That will eliminate any further questions they may have.

Have a great trip!

Posted 6/30/2008 9:15 AM (GMT 0)
I always take it on in hand luggage and have a copy of my last prescription with me just in case.
Posted 6/30/2008 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have traveled both within the UC and internationally with all my meds. I usually pack the enemas in my suitcase if I know there is a way for me to get them if my suitcase is lost. Otherwise i make sure to have my meds in my carry on. Its like a security blanket. Original bottles and copies of prescriptions just in case but have never even been questioned about any of them.

Good luck and have fun!
Posted 6/30/2008 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
I love that you typed UC instead of US.
Posted 6/30/2008 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
ditto
Posted 6/30/2008 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
Totally didn't realize I did that. I'm and English teacher too. Though it goes to show you how amy brain is always thinking of it.
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