Maybe there is someone out there who can help. I have already called the airline and asked them their policy, and they informed me that I am allowed to carry my medicine on the plane with my and my syringes as long as I have my prescription on them, with my name, prescription number, and my drs name.

My fear though is that although the vials are small (both under 10 ml each), I have to carry something like 30 needles (that are 1.5" long) and 30 (18.5 gauge needles attached to the plunger) ~ Trust me they are huge! Along with this I have my sharps container.

I am terrified that they are going to see all this and turn me away and tell me I cannot travel with this medication on board on the plane with me.
Anyone have any trouble? Or no trouble at all?

I am getting very nervous. Thank you!

I have never traveled with syringes - but first - do NOT pack them in your checked luggage. Luggage gets misplaced, flights get delayed, etc. There were a BUNCH of people in the Dallas airport a couple of Christmas' ago that I was spending the nigh with that were pleading to get to their checked bags and their medications. I know you weren't asking that question, but I had to get it out there.

Also, medication is not supposed to count against your 3 oz containers in a 1 quarter baggie, but if it fits, then it makes it easier for them.

TSA is in charge of security checkpoints. Here is their page (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm) about medical needs. Here's a paragraph that should help put you at ease:
All medications in any form or type (for instance, pills, injectables, or homeopathic) and associated supplies (syringes, Sharps disposal container, pre-loaded syringes, jet injectors, pens, infusers, etc.) are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. Atropens, an auto-injection system that can help treat many emergency conditions (low heart rate, breathing problems, and excess saliva related to insecticide, nerve gas or mushroom poisoning) are also allowed.


When you first approach the security checkpoint, you can let them know you have syringes and such. Also, make sure you allow adequate time, because even though everything is 'allowed' sometimes it takes longer for TSA to verify that everything fits within the exceptions.

I'm sure it will all work out ok!

We found out recently that All medications in any form or type also includes contact lens solution, and that bottles of lens solution therefore can be larger than 3oz. and don't count against the one-quart baggie limit. They want the bottles in a separate bag but there doesn't seem to be a restriction on bottle size.

My son is diabetic so we always have multiple needles, they come in boxes of 100 and I just leave them in the box as it is easier than splitting them up. I also pack all his insulin in the hand luggage.

We never have any problems. The only thing to remeber is to tell the people on the x-ray security that the bag contains these things. They usually ask for them to be taken out and passed through the x-ray on their own. When travelling from the UK we had to put the insulin in a small plastic bag, but it did not count as part of the liquids limit that is still inforce in the UK.

We always have a letter from our doctor and a copy of his prescription with us should anyone wish to see proof of his diabetes but in the 4 years since he was diagnosed no one has ever asked for proof.

Hope you have a good holiday. We were there for Easter and had a fabulous time. We even got to open the Magic Kingdom one morning as we were the first family there and that was truely magical so I hope you have as good a time as we did!

Judith

My husband was diagnosed as an insulin taking diabetic in 2002. We have flown at least a dozen times since then (making 24 trips through security for a round trip). He got a note from his doctor written on a prescription pad saying that he needs to travel with syringes and we have never once been asked to see that note. He has his needles inside the test kit and in the bags they come in, but doesn't take them out or mention them and no one ever asked, which surprised us. Since the ban on liquids began he told them he had liquid insulin in his bag and now that they started the 3 oz rule, he puts it in the bag as any liquid. If you are worried, put them in the original container in a clear bag and show them or hand them to the security guard as you put items on the belt, rather than have them look hidden in your carry on.

I do at least five air round trips per year to various locations. I have always carried my medications, including both syringes and pen needles, in my carryon. I also have three pill containers, one large for my morning pills and two small ones for my dinner and bedtime pills; each of these have compartments for seven or eight days. I do not keep anything in original containers, and do not carry copies of prescriptions. What I do have is a wallet-size card I keep current which details all of the medications I take, and I have never been asked for it. I just keep all my medical stuff in one bag inside my computer case and toss the case in a tub for X-Ray.

Also, if you are going to be staying at a Disney Resort you do not need to carry a sharps container, they will provide you with one at no charge (from Mousekeeping) upon request and will properly dispose of it when you leave.

Note also that if you will need to do anything with injectibles while in the parks, the First Aid stations will store and medications for you which need to be kept cool, provide a private area to give yourself an injection, and have sharps containers for after you give yourself an injection. And there is no charge for any of this.

We have traveled several times by air with an epipen (8 times, 2 of them to Disney). I was really nervous the first trip. I was worried about the needles and vial and the frozen pack, which is gel filled. We have never had a problem but we do have the prescription, just in case. We keep all the components in a small flexible cooler and hand it directly to security as we put everything else through the scanner. Sometimes they scan but they always check by hand. Again we have encountered no problems so put that worry to the side and enjoy planning the rest of your trip details. Two things I would recommend: carry extra baggies and make sure you have a working refrigerator in your room if your meds need to be kept cool. I always add this as a request to my room reservation stating the reason, regardless of whether they are supposed to have one or not.