On Sun, 11 May 2008 00:44:21 GMT, "David Gee"
wrote:
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>"MI" wrote in message
>news:C4466D79.29417%quilchenapark@shaw.ca...
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>>
>>
>> On 5/6/08 3:56 PM, in article
>> kdo1249479vlj39r0jil23v5joqjqo8vu2@4ax.com,
>> "Brian" wrote:
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>>> On Tue, 6 May 2008 13:16:05 -0700 (PDT), PeterL
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Becaue they need to be in some kind of container. The containers
>>>> they
>>>> came in (small round plastic boxes) are bulky and the pills in them
>>>> make a lot of noise. I don't want to take my entire prescription,
>>>> just enough for the trip. So there is a need to carry these pills
>>>> in
>>>> their separate containers. A sandwich size zip loc bag is perfect.
>>>
>>> At least theoretically, you could have a problem if the medicines are
>>> not in the original containers although I've never had a problem with
>>> having them in the day by day cases.
>>
>> You know, I have never had anyone bother to look at them. I put them
>> in my
>> carry on bag as required and they just put them the x-ray. In
>> Australia they
>> did look in the bag but then just passed it. I carry them in their
>> original
>> packages and carry a letter from my doctor why I need them, as
>> required.
>> They don't look at the letter. My husband carries a CPAP (a breathing
>> machine for those with sleep apnea). He's required to carry a letter
>> as well
>> and no takes a second look.
>> --
>> Martha Canada
>>
>You might get away with carrying pills without labels in Canada and the
>USA, but you DO NOT want to do so anywhere else.
>
>You should always carry medications -- prescriptions, over-the-counter,
>and diet / supplement / health-food items in their original containers.
The few medicines that I take come in rather large containers, so I
pack, let's say a 2-week supply, in one of those 7-day pill containers
in my carryon. Haven't had a problem yet.
For much longer absences, I insert a typed note "Whatever" in each
baggy, and pack them in my toiletries kit in my checked luggage.
Same for vitamins & supplements.
>If you wish to carry small amounts in your purse or carry-on bag, while
>packing the balance in your suitcase, your pharmacist will be happy to
>provide two containers, both with full labels. You should also carry
>photocopies of your doctor's original prescriptions. And if you have
>Medical Alert bracelets or pendants, WEAR THEM.
You mean those TSA _(*&%^$()s won't panic at the sight of a
pendant? I'd expect them to assume it was the pendant version
of the shoe bomber.
Besides, what's the use of wearing/carrying a Medical Alert device
when you're going to be up in a plane, out of range?
Or are we talking about the same device? I refer to a pendant
worn around the neck which you press when you have (e.g.)
fallen and can't get up. It sends a signal to the controller who
then calls you back, and if you don't answer, they alert
whomever you have designated.
Aspasia
>
>These small precautions will smooth your entry at any border crossing
>anywhere, which is what we all want.
>
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