Re: leaving on a jet plane........what to do with the meds????

[Guest guest]

Carole,

& nbsp;

I have and do travel often. & nbsp; You defiantly want to carry your meds in your

carry on. & nbsp; You can go to your pharmacy and get smaller bottles for travel.

My doctor recommended this so you have your meds with you in smaller containers

with labels on them (especially narcotics) this way if anything was to happen

the people that are trying to help you will have the exact dosages/strengths so

it will be easier to help you. & nbsp; This way you can also carry smaller amounts

of your meds with you. & nbsp; I definitely also recommend taking a few extra days

worth of meds with you in case your flight is cancelled/delayed, etc. & nbsp; This

recently happened to me also. & nbsp;Also if your meds are liquid, injections or

anything like that you can carry them on just make sure and let

the & nbsp;security know ahead of time. & nbsp;Just suggestions. I hope you have a

great trip.

& nbsp;

Angelia

ville, AR

[Guest guest]

Carole, relax & enjoy your trip!!! In regards to your meds, take them with

you on the plane! If they require refrigeration, place an ice pack on each

side of the package in a little cooler, like the ones that come with those

types of meds. Just be sure that all of you meds are in your name!!!

That is of little concern, as I have flown in bad shape (required a

wheelchair escort to & from terminals...take it if you want as it makes your

life easy!!!) and my meds were the least of my worries.

Going through security in a wheelchair was also a hell of a lot easier,

as my wife & I breezed right through it. I disclosed my meds and that was

that, no questions, no problems.

Have a good one, Kirk.

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[Guest guest]

Carole, relax & enjoy your trip!!! In regards to your meds, take them with

you on the plane! If they require refrigeration, place an ice pack on each

side of the package in a little cooler, like the ones that come with those

types of meds. Just be sure that all of you meds are in your name!!!

That is of little concern, as I have flown in bad shape (required a

wheelchair escort to & from terminals...take it if you want as it makes your

life easy!!!) and my meds were the least of my worries.

Going through security in a wheelchair was also a hell of a lot easier,

as my wife & I breezed right through it. I disclosed my meds and that was

that, no questions, no problems.

Have a good one, Kirk.

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Everything in life sucks except things that should!

[Guest guest]

Carole,

Welcome to Chicago!!

The weather right now, Sunday a.m. is raining, but the prediction for the week

is sunny and

in the mid 70's - perfect!! But you never know with Chicago I say.

About the meds, DEFINITELY keep them in the original bottle..that has your

prescription number and Dr.s name, your name 

and all the vital info on it..I had 11 bottles of pills in a medicine bag and

Enbral in a cold pack bag I got from Enbral

...CARRY IT ON in original bottle!! I also put mine in a large ziplock baggie..I

had no problem at Midway.

What airport are you coming into..Midway or O'Hare?

I usually fly Midway...BIG but very easy..and YES get a wheelchair..get a wheel

chair..get a wheelchair!!

Did I mention, get a wheelchair??  Only because the lines can get long, the

aisles from the security check in

are long and I don't know about you but my terminal is ALWAYS the last one..lol

After you get past security check in, there is an area you can eat..a little

variety, not bad, i usually go to Potbelly's, for a sandwich.There

are also little shops, nothing great, just expensive souvenirs..lol

They also have those 'pedways' that you can go on (not sure if you can take a

wheelchair on those though-don't think so)

The people at SWA called for a wheelchair for me and I would have used it but I

turned around and

 there were areas by the door that had them and we just grabbed one from the

doorway.

I am not sure about O'Hare because I usually just pick up people from

there...now that is RIDICULOUSLY BIG..obviously..

Any other questions I can confuse you by, email me  tototoo42@...

I hope you have a great time here...enjoy...RELAX!!!!!

Diane..42

 

I'm worried about the logistics of getting around the airport and McCormick

place in

Chicago - it's huge and I can't walk so well anymore. I've requested

wheelchairs but I don't want to use them, but will if I have to.,

Tomorrow I will look at the websites for United Air to see what I need to do

about all of our meds. Any hints or suggestions here? 

[Guest guest]

P.S. Again, sorry...you are also first to board when in a wheelchair and they

help you.

Diane..42

[Guest guest]

> You also need not worry about how to get where you are going as you also

> get someone to push you when in a wheelchair!!! USE IT! You sure won't

> regret it! Kirk.

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[Guest guest]

Carole;

 as many have said get and use a wheel chair . carry all your meds in the

bottles they came in and the same for any shots you use. my father and mom

traveled a lot in the US and over seas . because he was a diabetic they had to

carry his meds with them in case there luggage got lost. not one time did it

ever give them grief from carrying them but two times it came in handy that they

had . one time there luggage got to them the day before they came home from

a two week trip. just think what  would you do with out your meds for a few days

let alone a week or more. second thing is have fun enjoy your selfs.

 

the  rednecks

Marty & G.

 Stills ; An illness I know to well!

To learn about Stills  http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info

  and Hancock:

We Recognize No Sovereign but God, and no King but Jesus! [April 18, 1775]

:

" The general principles upon which the Fathers achieved independence were the

general principals of Christianity... I will avow that I believed and now

believe that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and

immutable as the existence and attributes of God. "

• " [July 4th] ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts

of devotion to God Almighty. "

– in a letter written to Abigail on the day the Declaration was

approved by Congress

Jefferson

God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be

thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the

minds of the people that these liberties are a gift from God? That they are not

to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I

reflect that God is just, and that His justice cannot sleep forever. " (excerpts

are inscribed on the walls of the Jefferson Memorial in the nations capital)

 

[Guest guest]

Carole;

 as many have said get and use a wheel chair . carry all your meds in the

bottles they came in and the same for any shots you use. my father and mom

traveled a lot in the US and over seas . because he was a diabetic they had to

carry his meds with them in case there luggage got lost. not one time did it

ever give them grief from carrying them but two times it came in handy that they

had . one time there luggage got to them the day before they came home from

a two week trip. just think what  would you do with out your meds for a few days

let alone a week or more. second thing is have fun enjoy your selfs.

 

the  rednecks

Marty & G.

 Stills ; An illness I know to well!

To learn about Stills  http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info

  and Hancock:

We Recognize No Sovereign but God, and no King but Jesus! [April 18, 1775]

:

" The general principles upon which the Fathers achieved independence were the

general principals of Christianity... I will avow that I believed and now

believe that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and

immutable as the existence and attributes of God. "

• " [July 4th] ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts

of devotion to God Almighty. "

– in a letter written to Abigail on the day the Declaration was

approved by Congress

Jefferson

God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be

thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the

minds of the people that these liberties are a gift from God? That they are not

to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I

reflect that God is just, and that His justice cannot sleep forever. " (excerpts

are inscribed on the walls of the Jefferson Memorial in the nations capital)

 

[Guest guest]

Carole;

 as many have said get and use a wheel chair . carry all your meds in the

bottles they came in and the same for any shots you use. my father and mom

traveled a lot in the US and over seas . because he was a diabetic they had to

carry his meds with them in case there luggage got lost. not one time did it

ever give them grief from carrying them but two times it came in handy that they

had . one time there luggage got to them the day before they came home from

a two week trip. just think what  would you do with out your meds for a few days

let alone a week or more. second thing is have fun enjoy your selfs.

 

the  rednecks

Marty & G.

 Stills ; An illness I know to well!

To learn about Stills  http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info

  and Hancock:

We Recognize No Sovereign but God, and no King but Jesus! [April 18, 1775]

:

" The general principles upon which the Fathers achieved independence were the

general principals of Christianity... I will avow that I believed and now

believe that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and

immutable as the existence and attributes of God. "

• " [July 4th] ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts

of devotion to God Almighty. "

– in a letter written to Abigail on the day the Declaration was

approved by Congress

Jefferson

God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be

thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the

minds of the people that these liberties are a gift from God? That they are not

to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I

reflect that God is just, and that His justice cannot sleep forever. " (excerpts

are inscribed on the walls of the Jefferson Memorial in the nations capital)