TSA story

[once a writer]

I'm a long-time user of trimix and, more recently, quad mix. I travel regularly and internationally. I transport my filled syringes in a Frio cooling packet. (You can find several Frio threads on this site, as well as details about other cooling methods for travel.) I've always had a copy of my prescription attached to the exterior of the Frio pouch.

I've never had a problem. It's still accurate to say that, but I thought it would be worthwhile to share my experience returning from Mexico last weekend. This was the first trip ever in which I'd packed my syringes in a carry-on bag, rather than checked luggage.

Going through the Los Angeles airport customs process, my bag was randomly selected for opening and a full TSA search. I was present for the search. I had the Frio packet prominently visible on top my packed clothing. The inspector went to it right away. I called his attention to the prescription label. He said he would have to open the pouch. No problem, I told him.

For me, mild stress. Didn't expect any real trouble, but didn't want any extra bureaucratic hassle or delay, either. He opened the pouch, saw the four syringes and closed it back up. While doing that he clearly listened when I told him it was a prescription. At my prompting, he read the prescrip label. I think TSA trains these guys never to smile or engage in light conversation, so I didn't get any positive feedback during the process. No negative feedback either, and in the end, he zipped up my bag and gave it back to me.

For what it's worth, I think having the prescription label attached to the syringe packet simplified the process and minimized the hassle.

For me, the experience underscored things I'd read here on Frank Talk. Millions of people — diabetics and others — travel with syringes and those TSA inspectors encounter them regularly. For me, the 20-minute delay in LA, while not welcome, validated my expectation of how the process is supposed to work.

I hope this explanation might be of some benefit to newer users of injectable ED formulas.

[happycamper59]

Good story and good advice. Thanks.

I may be traveling with my trimix at some point in the near future, so I appreciate your story.

[Bigdog4all]

Anytime I travel, both domestic or international, I always carry a doctors letter listing all my carry on meds or herbs and in the original bottle with labels. I have never had any problems what-so-ever. When I was recovering after back surgery.....I was heavy on Narco drugs......the original bottle with script and Dr list of meds made it all easy. I don't need one of them, I want to made your day inspectors with nothing to do %^&*(ing with me.

[Cigar56]

Good advice, but you can't be arrested for carrying syringes and a few ounces of a clear liquid that is not an illegal drug or explosive. But of course no one wants the delay of dealing with a TSA idiot, so it doesn't hurt to have your prescription available.