Medical certificate

[GoingThere]

I'm planning my last "big" trip/holidays before dialysis. I booked a ticket for Seychelles. My departure date is 16 of January. I have a question. As I pre-dialysis patient I have tons of medications + medications for anxiety. Have you ever had any problems on border beacuse of so many medications? I plan to get a medical certificate for all my medications.

GoingThere

[okarol]

My daughter just returned from France and had to be routed through Canada due to airline cancellations. The Canadian customs officials took a long hard look at her medications and wanted to know why she had so much (she takes about 5 medications equaling 20 pills per day, including vitamins and calcium.) They wanted to know where she got them and how she was able to travel in Europe for 3 months with no job. They told her she needs to carry medical documentation with her (not sure what that means, anyone can falsify a doctors note...?) but they eventually ok'd her to continue. She was in Canada a total of 4 1/2 hours.

[jbeany]

What, the big scar on her tum isn't documentation enough? 

Seriously, my mother had a hip replacement, and had a small card the size of a driver's license with her stats and a mini x-ray on it, since she always set off metal detectors.  Wonder if they have something similar for tansplants.

[cariad]

I have not traveled overseas in more than four years, but I have never, never been asked about my meds or had a single issue with them, and I have always heard similar reports from other transplant patients. Until now. It is distressing to read that Jenna went through that, Karol.  I would have been deeply offended to have a customs official ask me about personal medical history.

Uros, what I've heard people suggest is to be sure that your med bottles are properly labeled with your name and the prescribing doctor, and if you can, get a note from your doctor with their contact information. As far as I know, there is no standard requirement for any of this in the US. Sometimes I pack my meds, and sometimes I bring them onboard with me (sometimes I forget them altogether - don't do this, please!!) It is recommended that you carry them onto the plane with you in case your luggage is mislaid. If you have any liquid medication, be sure to contact the airline for instructions.

Good luck! Although I am seething with jealousy that you are going to the Seychelles, I want to wish you a wonderful, fun, and safe trip.   

[GoingThere]

I think, that beacuse of the latest terrorist attempt on plane, the security is more strict than before. Cariad, in Slovenia, we do not have medications in bottles. I'm familiar with your way of packing. I always take my med onboard. I don't want risk my meds in my luggage beeing lost.

Cariad, I will take many photos and will post them here.......

I'm so glad that I've found this site. It really helps me and blows my fear away:)

Uros

[galvo]

You enjoy your holiday, mate!