Guest guest Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 I flew to CA last December from Wisconsin with my Prima Una de Gato bottles & they didn't stop me. I think the containers can't be more than 3 oz each. Pam aluta_gaia wrote: > > Has anyone here traveled with their herbs? If I have many bottles of > tinctures and other containers of herbs will they stop me? Confiscate > them? I would prefer not spending vacation money and vacation time > buying herbs, but am wondering whether trying to take herbs along will > cause problems. Does anyone have an experience of that to share? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 you need a letter from your prescribing physician and a complete list of each item including brand name, dosage and physician info. if you ship ahead to your destination, you can avoid this part. or if you bubble wrap each tincture, zip lock bag it triple for protection in your luggage, you can check it w/in your luggage. Just realize it goes through xray if you choose not to use the first option above. blessings, sojourner Re: [ ] Air Travel I flew to CA last December from Wisconsin with my Prima Una de Gato bottles & they didn't stop me. I think the containers can't be more than 3 oz each. Pam aluta_gaia wrote: > > Has anyone here traveled with their herbs? If I have many bottles of > tinctures and other containers of herbs will they stop me? Confiscate > them? I would prefer not spending vacation money and vacation time > buying herbs, but am wondering whether trying to take herbs along will > cause problems. Does anyone have an experience of that to share? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I did not have to have the prescription or the list. I simply wrapped the bottles in tissue & put them in a ziploc bag near the top of the stuff in my carryon. P B H wrote: > > you need a letter from your prescribing physician and a complete list > of each item including brand name, dosage and physician info. > if you ship ahead to your destination, you can avoid this part. > or > if you bubble wrap each tincture, zip lock bag it triple for > protection in your luggage, you can check it w/in your luggage. Just > realize it goes through xray if you choose not to use the first option > above. > > blessings, > sojourner > > Re: [ ] Air Travel > > I flew to CA last December from Wisconsin with my Prima Una de Gato > bottles & they didn't stop me. I think the containers can't be more > than 3 oz each. > > Pam > > aluta_gaia wrote: > > > > Has anyone here traveled with their herbs? If I have many bottles of > > tinctures and other containers of herbs will they stop me? Confiscate > > them? I would prefer not spending vacation money and vacation time > > buying herbs, but am wondering whether trying to take herbs along will > > cause problems. Does anyone have an experience of that to share? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 HI. I recently flew from Atlanta to Seattle on AirTran with LOTS of both prescription drugs (including liquids, and pills), as well as lots of herbs/supplements in my carryon. I took along some quart size ziplock bags in case they wanted them contained that way at the airport security, but they didnt bother at all. No problem whatsoever. Last month we flew Delta to Portland, and same story - no problem carrying all that stuff on the plane with me. My husband puts his in his checked luggage, but I am afraid they might 'disappear' now that airport security goes into so many bags, I so continue to carry mine with me. And I have a bunch in my purse, that are thrown together in an unmarked bottle, but no one has ever questioned me. Good luck, Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I flew internationally last year, pre-disability, five times. I'm only 5'2 " and only bring a carry on that is soft and fits in the back pocket or under the seat. I bought a Spinner for a hundred bucks that held enough for a 16 day European business trip. It was great. No pulling at all. Just pushing/gliding. Once it was wheeled to check in, the agent would put it on th belt. I'd just stand there and spout ADA until the reluctant ones would finally get it on the conveyer. Now that I'm grounded it stores my sweaters nicely---no dust or moths. LOL I think those other wheeled bags are a real 'pain in the neck.' Ellen > > > > > Thanks Barb, > > I have been having shoulder pain. I thought I pulled something putting my carry on bag up on the airplane. Hum? I never even thought they might be related? The shoulder pain comes and goes, but the arm and hand numbness and swelling are pretty constant. > > Lori > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I think I have figured out exactly which muscles to use to pull my wheeled luggage now, after pulling my neck SEVERAL times. The last trip I took I was able to pull it all the way to the check-in and then the friends that I was traveling with would help me do the rest. If I ever let it get too far behind me and try to pull it you can forget it. I have to keep it right at my heels to make sure I am just using my arm muscles and not my neck! It's amazing how small things like how you pull a small suitcase can have such a huge impact on your health!! > > > > > > > > > > Thanks Barb, > > > > I have been having shoulder pain. I thought I pulled something putting my carry on bag up on the airplane. Hum? I never even thought they might be related? The shoulder pain comes and goes, but the arm and hand numbness and swelling are pretty constant. > > > > Lori > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have a herniated L5S1 that was ruptured last year. Last weekend I had a trip to and from Chicago from SFO, a 4 hour flight in coach. The flight was really full both ways. I found that the pain was a lot worse on the way there, on a redeye I took after I had already been awake for a full days work and the back was aggravated. The return flight (early AM) was much, much better - I even got about 30 mins of sleep (using a neck pillow, an eye mask and earplugs). I had a carryon and a checked bag - both rolling with long handles (i'm 6'4). I found that taking my shoes off and putting my feet in the carryon storage space under the seat in front of me and stretching the hamstrings out offers minor, though not much relief. ________________________________ From: hangingin4593 <no_reply > spinal problems Sent: Wed, February 10, 2010 5:25:43 AM Subject: Re: air travel I flew internationally last year, pre-disability, five times. I'm only 5'2 " and only bring a carry on that is soft and fits in the back pocket or under the seat. I bought a Spinner for a hundred bucks that held enough for a 16 day European business trip. It was great. No pulling at all. Just pushing/gliding. Once it was wheeled to check in, the agent would put it on th belt. I'd just stand there and spout ADA until the reluctant ones would finally get it on the conveyer. Now that I'm grounded it stores my sweaters nicely---no dust or moths. LOL I think those other wheeled bags are a real 'pain in the neck.' Ellen > > > > > Thanks Barb, > > I have been having shoulder pain. I thought I pulled something putting my carry on bag up on the airplane. Hum? I never even thought they might be related? The shoulder pain comes and goes, but the arm and hand numbness and swelling are pretty constant. > > Lori > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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