Going abroad

[Ecfwans1]

Hi all,

Can anyone help me on the best way to take all my medication abroad as am currently on pregablin and oromorph both of which are really strong pain killers?

But I know I wont enjoy my holiday without it due to pain as it has been so unbearable at the minute ? Thankyou

[Catness]

Hello / you need to check that you are able to bring this type of medication into the country you are travelling to. Best thing would be to contact the British embassy in that country and ask. Next you should always take a letter signed by your doctor that states that you have been prescribed this medication and require to take it with you and lastly take all medications in their original packaging that has your name on it 😊 I’ve travelled to the USA and Thailand with a lot of prescribed heavy duty pain medication and that’s what I’ve always done xx

[Ecfwans1 in reply to Catness]

Thankyou so much for your help I will ensure all this is done, I was getting very stressed about it. How is flying with endo?

[princessk09]

Hey, if you’re going away make sure you declare endometriosis on your travel insurance if you haven’t already. I paid about £50 extra but it’s worth it as I started my period on holiday and had to go to the doctors there.

I normally just put them in my suitcase and so far I’ve had no issues but it’s probably best to check with your travel company or the Embassy. xxx

[Ecfwans1 in reply to princessk09]

Thankyou I've put it on my insurance as I've been in and out of hospital so much recently would rather be safe.

[Thereshope]

Some countries are funny about certain meds coming into their country I always go to the doctor and they write me a letter and I make sure my meds are sealed ... never had a problem but last thing you want is them to be took away in foreign country.. for example Greece doesn't allow you to bring certain painkillers in if they have opiates if you don't have proof there prescribed etc x

[Hayleyrose28]

I’m only on codeine, but have flown to America a few times since my diagnosis. As they can sometimes be a bit funny about certain medication, I ask the doctors for a signed letter on headed paper to list all my medication (I have quite a lot as I suffer with lupus and multiple other illnesses). Alongside this, I’ve always been advised to keep my tablets in the boxes with the pharmacy labels on. (Though I’ve never been asked for proof, it’s always best to be prepared).

So long as the country you are visiting does not prohibit the medication, you should be fine with carrying these medications with you alongside the proof that it’s your own meds.

Just as a side note, I always carry my medication with me in the carry on case, not the hold luggage, as cases can get lost and you’re then left without the tablets you need. X