Hi i take mtx injections and im going away do you keep them in your hand luggage with you and who do you notify of this at the airport

[teene]

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Yes you should keep them in your hand luggage as they could freeze in the hold. You need a doctor's letter saying this patient needs this drug and it should travel in your hand luggage - the security person will ask for the letter each time you pass through security. Hope this helps. Tilda

[teene in reply to Hidden]

thank you

[Hidden]

Hi there, my GP tried to charge me £25 for the pleasure of writing this letter- phoned my rheumatology nurse and she did it there and then with no charge other than a smile

Remember you will need to take it in a cool bag

Have a great holiday

Katie

[teene in reply to Hidden]

thank you

[Hidden]

£25???? This makes me so grateful I live where I do. Our practice nurse arranged everything for me - typed out the letter and asked my GP to sign it. How could this possibly cost £25?! Mind you I dot have a rheumy nurse so its really a good job I have such a nice surgery.

[helixhelix]

If you get your MTX delivered by healthcare at home, then they will give you a letter free of charge as well. I've been told that mTX doesn't need a cool bag as long as not going anywhere incredibly hot as it's ok up to 25 degrees. Polly

[teene in reply to helixhelix]

thank you

[grace37 in reply to helixhelix]

Shoot current temp is 35 + here and was not warned about heat problem

[nottsexsportfanatic]

I flew to rhodes in may and had my mtx in a container in my hand luggage and didn't even get stopped/questioned. I did have the letter from healthcare provider with me just in case though.

[teene in reply to nottsexsportfanatic]

hi thanks do i need a letter for all my other meds? or just the injections

[nottsexsportfanatic in reply to teene]

I took my last appiintment letter as it shows all current meds but this is not necessary. U only need a letter to explain the sharps ie mtx.

[supernan]

Hi, I also take MTX by injection. I agree that you should get your letter from Rheumy or GP. Disgraceful that you have a GP that charges for this. I have been away many times and taken my letter with me but never been stopped or asked if I am carrying sharps. The letter is important and imperative because it is a back up if you ever did get asked. I don't carry mine in a cool bag though. Should I be doing?????

[teene in reply to supernan]

Well now they say you dont need too any-more i have been on them now around a year

[supernan]

Thanks for your reply teene - much appreciated