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Posted 6/30/2015 8:02 AM (GMT -5)
So my super expensive enemas need to fly to Canada with me. Whats the best way to get them there. I mean I can't take that much liquid in a carry on(I'll need 7 bottles).
Posted 6/30/2015 8:08 AM (GMT -5)
Yes you can. Anything with a prescription goes through. Once box with 7 bottle should not take up too much space.
Posted 6/30/2015 9:13 AM (GMT -5)
I took mine carry-on in the box (7) (in my laptop bag) with the RX label on it and it was hand-inspected with no problems.
You could put them in luggage but then worry if it gets lost or sent to the wrong airport.
Posted 6/30/2015 9:44 AM (GMT -5)
These are custom compounded though so not sure how they will be labeled
Posted 6/30/2015 9:51 AM (GMT -5)
You could ask the pharmacist to label them for you in a way that would be acceptable through security at the airport. A trip to Canada eh? Whatcha coming up here for, the Calgary Stampede? lol
Posted 6/30/2015 9:57 AM (GMT -5)
Lol no I have a girl friend in the Saskatoon area. She has crohn's also. I try to go visit once a month :)
Posted 6/30/2015 10:07 AM (GMT -5)
I've traveled with my enemas in the box unopened with no issues whatsoever via carry-on luggage. No issues with individual enemas either. However I've been asked to open my luggage by TSA but when I explain to them that I have UC and these are my enemas they always let me go through. No more questions asked.
Posted 6/30/2015 10:15 AM (GMT -5)
Oh lol, well scum, you guys should come to the Calgary stampede, you're gonna be right next door to Alberta anyway and it's fast approaching in three days starting with the parade downtown Calgary on Friday and the gates at the grounds will already be open on Thursday for sneak a peek at the grounds....10 days of yee-hawing lol!
Posted 6/30/2015 10:57 AM (GMT -5)
Not coming up till July 17th or we might. Sounds like fun
Posted 6/30/2015 11:04 AM (GMT -5)
Oh, it'll be over on the 12th...it's expensive anyway, it's cool if you've never seen it but it's crazy pricey (cash cow for the city) we haven't gone in years cuz it's pretty much the same thing year after year with some new attractions but usually gets more pricey each year too. Hope the pharmacy can help you out with marking your RX for you so you don't have any issues and have a fun trip!!
Posted 6/30/2015 1:04 PM (GMT -5)
I think a call or query to Customs would be a good place to start.
The other would be the pharmacy to label them accordingly.

Good question tho.

Enjoy your time in Saskatoon...
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Posted 6/30/2015 3:51 PM (GMT -5)
I know I don't come here as often as I used to but it's nice to see familiar faces and I know there is a wealth of information here. Yall need to see my almost completed full sleeve tattoo I think.
Posted 6/30/2015 5:18 PM (GMT -5)
yes, yes...pics are where?

lol,
q
Posted 6/30/2015 6:52 PM (GMT -5)
It would be TSA (not customs). Website www.tsa.gov. You just need to tell them that the items are medically necessary. If they give you grief, tell them to look it up in their "rule" book or ask to speak with a supervisor. You don't need to tell them your medical condition unless you feel like it. Just be nice about it and shouldn't have a problem. Happy travels.

PS. Forget to mention that it makes the TSA people happy when you take the liquids out of the carry on bag and place them separately in a bin. Then they don't have to dig through and check the whole bag. They just pull the liquids aside to check.

Post Edited (Sachimom) : 7/1/2015 12:02:58 PM (GMT-6)

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