will my stents set off the machine at the airport?

[Rangersgirl61]

I am going on holiday next week, and have just had a thought about my stents. Do they set off the security machines you walk though at the airport??

[Keep-it-ticking]

No , you'll be OK they don't set the alarms off. I was worried the first time I went through. Keep a copy of your prescription though if you are carrying your meds.

[stevejb1810]

No.

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My stent doesn't.

One post mentions taking a doctor's prescription with you. It may seem like hassle but do it and if you get a new medication, get it updated. It is 5 minutes of admin for your GP. Imagine having your heart medication taken off you and the stress/problems of trying to get them reissued. Take them in original packing too, otherwise your pill box, blister pack is just unknown tablets to the customs officer. I joined a global SOS system after my last experience.

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Hi

Have spent teh last few months travelling to and from Edunburgh on flighhts at least twice a week. So far my stents have not set off the scanners so you should be ok

[gal4God]

I’ve walked thru the airport machine and had no issues i have tons of stents.

[Grayjay]

No but I have been stopped because they detected my GTN spray in my bag and I hadn't even opened it.

[cazmarshfield]

I used to work at an airport and ice got stents fitted and no they won't. I pacemaker will tho