Travel

I travel frequently and have never been asked about my medication. (At least 4 scripts). I do get a letter from my gp stating what I am on. Two times the travel was for 6 weeks. Make sure your covered for health issues as can be pricey in other countries

Hi there @Mountbeauty

That is great that you have been working hard at managing your weight and weaning off medication, I wouldn't let the medication issue stop you, my sister moved overseas and travelled with no return ticket to all of europe, middle east and south america with all her medication, she just had her GP write a letter and she was fine, obviously some countries are more strict but if you have written proof the meds are for you and not to sell, you should be fine.

Where are you thinking about going?

Hello @Former-Member, @Mountbeauty, @Arjay , how are you today

Hi Arjay

Thanks for your reply. And thanks for the information. That sounds like a good idea. Have you been for longer periods? Have you been to Asia or South America?

I know that places like london,america are fine but just curious about travelling to these places (many things ive read say that need a letter/or go for 30 days or less)

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Hi @Former-Member

Thanks for the message! 🙂

Wow that's good to know. How long did your sister go for? 🙂

I would like to go to Israel and travel South east asia/south america, all in good time.

I just started studying online but for some reason I just don't want to do it and am not interested.

Itchy feet

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Agree with all the above. I travel regularly to Europe, US and Canada for work. The flight is difficult (when they dim the cabin lights I always have flashbacks) but I've never had my medications questioned. I always reflect on the fact that the checks leaving Au are stricter than those entering Europe. such is life.

Hello @-Rayne-, @Mountbeauty, @Former-Member, @Former-Member, @Arjay

over the years i have been to new zealand , Tasmania , cornwall in england , nearly all of australia , love to do more travelling

@Mountbeauty @Shaz51 @-Rayne- @Former-Member @Former-Member

I travelled to the USA just after 9/11, when the Global financial crisis had taken effect and the security was extremely high then. I was never questioned about my medication, although I had to take my shoes off. My only restriction at the time and this is going back years ago, was that I could only stay for 1 month max due to my Centrelink benefits restrictions.

When ever I travel, even if it is just for a day, I always take plenty of medication with me. That way if I ever get stuck, I know that I will never run out. Always take more than you need, that way if you are delayed at any point there will be less troubles.

Unfortunately I can no longer travel on planes due to health reasons, so overseas trips are now out for me. Unfortunately interstate would be only by train or coach if I can last the distance....

I agree with everyone else, try a small trip even locally for a few days and see how you travel with the stress of travelling, packing and organising one. Then go bigger if your ok.

I can only travel away from home for 13 days at a time because every 14 days, I have a depot injection of antipsychotics. Even if I travel within Australia, it is a major hassle. I am holidaying at the beach in November and I have to work travel around that stupid injection. I am guessing overseas holidays are almost out of the question as my particular medication is banned in a lot of countries.