Re: Air travel w/injectables question

[Guest guest]

I just returned from vacation. I inject Embrel once a

week and needed to carry two injections with me. I

wrapped the injections in bubble wrap and put them in

a insulated lunch bag. I also put two ice bags in bag

along with a thermometer. I left the injections in

the original script box in case I was stopped at

security. I was not even questioned about the meds.

Not a problem at all. Good luck and have a great

time. Sue

--- Grammi B <grammi_love@...> wrote:

> Hi...I may need to do some air traveling later this

> year. I am on weekly inj. of Humira and Mtx. I

> have only flown a couple times in my life, years

> ago. How does one transport injectables...both from

> the need for refrigeration aspect, and because they

> are syringes (security checks etc.) Any help would

> be so appreciated.

>

> Love...

>

> Tess

>

>

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>

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[Guest guest]

Tess. I travel frequently, just returned from a trip to Australia -

was told to make sure everything was in the box from the pharmacy,

with the label on it, so the prescription number, doc, etc. showed. I

only traveled with lancets for my blood glucose meter, they didn't pay

any attention to them. As for refrigeration, if it's only a short

flight, I would suggest one of those insulated lunch bags with a

frozen pack that goes in it. Make sure all your meds are in your

carry-on, in case something happens to your checked bags!

The biggest problem with flying is the hassle. I get so tired

standing in the lines. Check in ahead of time online if you can,

print your boarding pass, and then check your bags with the skycap at

the curb. They'll get you a wheelchair, which will make it much

easier to get through security and out to the gate without getting

exhausted.

Also get your seat ahead of time, I like a window seat on the right

side of the plane so I can wedge my pillows (a " mushi " pillow and an

inflatable lumbar pillow, which I bring with me) up against the side

of the plane to support my right shoulder and arm. Most airlines

reserve some seats near the front for the disabled, you may have to

call and ask about them.

A little planning ahead, and air travel can still be only moderately

stressful. Good luck!

On 3/18/06, Grammi B <grammi_love@...> wrote:

> Hi...I may need to do some air traveling later this year. I am on weekly inj.

of Humira and Mtx. I have only flown a couple times in my life, years ago.

How does one transport injectables...both from the need for refrigeration

aspect, and because they are syringes (security checks etc.) Any help would be

so appreciated.

>

> Love...

>

> Tess

>

>

>