Flying

[Sunshine1022]

So I'm taking a small trip to Atlanta In a few weeks. Since this will be first trip since tx, what advise would you have with flying etc.... Btw I do have my flight leaving in the morning, and I will be there during shot.....

[Sunshine1022]

Thanks for the advise and as always the humor!!!!

[speed502]

I traveled extensively during my entire 6 months of tx, many times by air. It has been over 10 years since tx but I had no trouble at the check points back then. I also had a soft side cooler to carry my meds. It even had the Intron A, Alpha 2B logo on the flap. I got it with the 1st prescription. I was asked what was in there and after a short explanation I was always allowed to board. Once I told a security agent to be careful as there were syringes in the bag and she barely peeked inside and handed it back to me. Probably a little different back then but I doubt you'll be hassled.

[FlGuy]

If you're not going to start treatment for a couple of weeks you can put off the start until you return from your trip.  Then, no med or side effect worries while you're there.  Seems like a nice time of year to drive to Atlanta, anyway.

[IAmTheWalrus]

I bought an inexpensive little "cooler" pack designed for transporting insulin for diabetics to keep my interferon properly chilled. TSA always looked at it and sometimes asked me a few questions, but I never had a problem.

Definitely keep your meds (and car keys) with you rather than in checked luggage.

[jelise]

Please don't be a dummy like me.  Carry your meds on you, even the pills, because luggage can indeed get lost  :(

[babs824]

i see, good info thx

[Bill1954]

Hi Babs—

Tylenol is probably the most recommended analgesic by liver docs. While it is highly toxic to the liver in large doses, there isn’t any evidence that it accumulates; so apparently in proper dosage it’s safe. Other products like aspirin and NSAIDS such as ibuprofen can affect blood’s ability to clot; already an issue with liver disease, particularly in the later stages like cirrhosis. Plus some folks tend to get GI irritation from ibuprofen and aspirin.

It’s always best, of course, to discuss stuff like this with the doc as they have access to your personal history, etc.

Bill

[babs824]

why do so many recommend tylenol in stead of ibuprofin or aspirin. i always thought it was harder on liver.i understand with all not to exceed dosage but still thought tylenol would be last choice so i never keep it around. just wondering, thx, babs

[Bill1954]

I doubt you’ll have any troubles with TSA, sunshine; if you’re concerned, you can ask your doctor’s office for a letter that tells anyone concerned you need to carry meds and syringes with you… I don’t think you’ll need it though. The meds might need refrigeration; you probably have a little travel pack that keeps them cool? Be sure to have the package with your prescription label on it.

If this is your first shot, you probably don’t know exactly how it will affect you; I’m sure if you’ve read through the forum, you realize some of us feel a bit funky afterwards. Take a couple of Tylenol just prior to your shot, and remember to keep hydrated. Try not to schedule a big day following your injection, in case you feel under the weather.

Good luck and have fun in Atlanta—

Bill