greenbriar
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Tue Mar-06-07 08:47 PM
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Question...going on vacation...Airplane involved...Hubby carries an epi pen |
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does he need documentation from his doctor ?
will they hassle him at checkpoint?
we have traveled before with it, but not since the "no liquid" hassle
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Tue Mar-06-07 08:49 PM
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1. Aren't epi pens by prescription only? |
greenbriar
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Tue Mar-06-07 08:53 PM
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4. yes. When he first had to carry it he had a letter from his doctor |
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then the last 10 times we flew, he didn't have it and just walked right through checkpoint
we need to know if since the liquid scare mess, should he visit the Dr and get a new letter.
We leave on the 17th
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Tue Mar-06-07 09:03 PM
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10. Just have the prescription on it. |
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I got stopped, taken to the little back room, frisked and searched up and down. The only thing they looked real hard at was my Epipen. You need to have a prescription on it or an official Doc's order.
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Tue Mar-06-07 09:04 PM
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I will make him an appointment so he can get a letter from Doc
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Tue Mar-06-07 08:52 PM
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2. Ask the question on FlyerTalk |
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You'll get lots of answers. Or go to the TSA site. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#2You know what TSA stands for don't you? Thousands Standing Around - or Terrorists Standing Around (Because they use fear to make us bend to their will)
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Tue Mar-06-07 08:52 PM
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3. I don't know what that is but you probably should call the airline and ask. |
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If it's a prescribed thing, I'd think a doctor's note would be free insurance against unnecessary hassle. JMO
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greenbriar
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Tue Mar-06-07 08:55 PM
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6. it is a shot of Adrenalin to keep him from going into anaphalytic shock |
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it is pre loaded and if he were to come into something he is allergic to, he swings it and stabs his leg with it...
he is deathly allergic to wheat and would die with in 15 minutes if it were not for the epi...
he has come close two times.
YOU would be surprised at things that contain wheat that you never even think about
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Tue Mar-06-07 09:00 PM
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8. Same sort of thing, only with tree nuts. |
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But I don't carry an epi pen.
And you'd be surprised at the number of things that have ground up walnuts, etc.
Peanuts and cashews are not nuts... so they are fine.
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Tue Mar-06-07 09:07 PM
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13. Oh, it's a syringe? Sorry to be so ignorant. I think you can manage, though, |
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seeing the other replies in this thread. Hope it all goes smoothly for you! :D
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Tue Mar-06-07 08:53 PM
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5. You'd better take the prescription |
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Tue Mar-06-07 08:59 PM
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7. Don't take chances - have the Rx record and the packaging for it. |
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Since it is a Rx item in the U.S. You never know how experienced the screeners will be whom you encounter. If they've never seen one before, or if it's an item for which Rx info is required, you could be slowed down, or even worse, have it taken away. You do take two of these items, don't you? Because if he has to use one, you don't want to be traveling without one for the rest of your trip.
I suggest you allow for some extra time to go through security in case someone flags you for the intensive screening because of this item.
Other than that, have a great vacation!
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Tue Mar-06-07 09:01 PM
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9. he carries one, I carry one |
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we check two.
we are going on a cruise and they know he is allergic to wheat, but they also have 2 doctors on board as well.
it is a scary thing but we know how to handle it.
we carry mountains of benidryl too
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Tue Mar-06-07 09:05 PM
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12. My husband carries one and flies every week. |
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Have the original packaging and the Rx. You should be fine.
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Tue Mar-06-07 09:09 PM
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