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I'm going to Portugal for a few days soon and am wondering if anyone knows the protocol for carrying medication.

I do have a pill box, repeat prescription, consultants letters or is it better to take the meds in the original boxes?

Also does anyone have any good advice about sitting on a plane for 3 hours?

Thanks in advance x

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dtech

I've never had a problem with tablets in my hand baggage and I've travelled world wide. Been to Portugal several times and other flights in Europe. I always try to get an isle seat for short haul so I Can stretch my legs out into the Isle. If I'm doing long haul I go on seat guru site and usually get a rear window two row seat. Which tend to have gaps in seats in front so you can stretc out.Take a sleeping tablet if I'm on a red eye and crash out. 😀 I've just booked for Florida on a 747 and got upper deck pod. More leg room and less people. Cost £25 to book in advance but well worth it for comfort. And you can always ask for upgrade when you check in. Worth a punt and sometimes works 😉

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Tinat3 in reply todtech

Ooh I'll be brave and cheeky and ask! They can only say no lol x

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janbird

I had no bother taking meds to Portugal last year, kept in original packs and with prescription copy just in case but did not get asked. Really enjoyed the weather and pace of life, where abouts are you going to?

The flight to faro was not to bad but an isle seat is a good idea to get up and stretch a little.

Have fun

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Tinat3 in reply tojanbird

We are staying near Quinta Da Boa No a. It's near a fishing village in the south. Not very touristy but just what I need! Thanks for the advice x

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janbird in reply toTinat3

Lovely I think that's near where we were at carvoeiro algar seco! Beautiful little villages or towns x

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Tinat3 in reply tojanbird

Yes that's where we get our transfer to. Just hoping my health stays well enough to make it !

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janbird in reply toTinat3

Keeping everything crossed for you! X

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earthwitch

Always best to keep in original boxes if possible, with a copy of the prescription or doctors letter as confirmation they are prescribed to you.

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dtech

Upgrades are on long haul by the way. If it's short haul carriers, Ryanair, easy jet, etc there's no different classes.😝

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Martinilady

Always keep it in your hand luggage - if you put it in your case and your case gets lost you are left high & dry.

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allanah

Enjoy your holiday! Make sure you take hand gel and substitute salt solution for the runs or immodium if your allowed it!

Yes keep your pills with you, have enough extra in case of flight delays and have a prescription print out particularly if you are on strong meds for pain as I have had sniffer dogs be very interested in me lol! Just showed the prescription and it was fine ! X Hee Hee xx

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Tinat3 in reply toallanah

Good advice. Thank you Allanah x

in reply toallanah

Does anyone else take probiotics to deal with the gi problems that occur with the DMARDS?

I had no problem taking my syringes & Methotrexate in my hand luggage travelling from Victoria to Palm Springs in January. Good advice about having the prescription. Cheers Doreen

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