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[disneyfreaks]

I read somewhere that you are not allowed to have gel orthotics in your shoes, only if it's existing in the shoe when you purchase it. Is that true? We're getting to Disney and plan on hitting the parks right away. We're using DME so our bags will come later. Walking that much without them would ruin us for the rest of the trip.

Does anyone know if TSA will let you keep them in your shoe?

I have heart medicine that I usually keep in with my ibuprofen/tylenol container. Am I able to take this on the plane in my carryon? If our baggage is lost with my medicine in it, well--it would just be a bad thing.

Any help would be appreciated. I couldn't find anything specific on the TSA website.

Thanks!

[BMDMom]

I don't know about the orthotics but I have taken my pill container with various pills in it on the plane many times.

[duck addict]

You can have gel inserts in your checked luggage. It might be worth not putting your DME tags on, retreiving your own luggage, then put them in the under the bus area.

[Wolfy6688]

I'm pretty sure you're allowed to take the medication on your carry-on. The bottle just has to be labeled. It might be better if you can manage it to keep your heart medicine in a bottle labeled with the heart medication's drug name on it. I don't think that they would, but if for some reason they checked your bottle and found an assortment of pills that definitely aren't Tylenol, they might delay you.

[ArielsMomto2]

You can definitely take the pills in your carryon. Put all the medications together in a ziploc bag and take them out of your carryon so the TSA can see it.

DH has the gel inserts in his shoes, but he can't remember whether he wore them on the plane or put them in the luggage.

[mvmcgee]

I believe that I've gone through several times with gel inserts still in my shoes. I never really think about removing them or even knew they were illegal.

[coffeechef]

your medications will not be a problem. I take the week container that ou put your pills in and it goes in my carry on. Tylenol is usually in it original container, plus I have a little travel size one that usually has aleve or tylenol. I don't take it out of my carry on to show, they are interested in liquids. If you have any liquid perscriptions then they should be in the original containers.

As for Gel inserts..... I am not sure , but what Duck Addict said would be the way to go. You can pack one small bag with the gel inserts and maybe a few other items ( not your meds) and don't put the DME tag on it. then just retrieve that bag in Orlando and let the rest go DME.

[Ms_Butterfly]

Just check the TSA's Web site for their regulations.

Originally Posted by TSA.gov

Gel shoe inserts - Gel shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screened. Carry-on: No. Checked: Yes.

Originally Posted by TSA.gov

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.

We do not require that your medications be labeled.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) migraine inhalers and CO2 refills.

Medications in daily dosage containers are allowed through the checkpoint once they have been screened.

Medication and related supplies are normally X-rayed. However, as a customer service, TSA now allows you the option of requesting a visual inspection of your medication and associated supplies.

• You must request a visual inspection before the screening process begins; otherwise your medications and supplies will undergo X-ray inspection.
• If you would like to take advantage of this option, please have your medication and associated supplies separated from your other property in a separate pouch/bag when you approach the Security Officer at the walk-through metal detector.
• Request the visual inspection and hand your medication pouch/bag to the Security Officer.
• In order to prevent contamination or damage to medication and associated supplies and/or fragile medical materials, you will be asked at the security checkpoint to display, handle, and repack your own medication and associated supplies during the visual inspection process.
• Any medication and/or associated supplies that cannot be cleared visually must be submitted for X-ray screening. If you refuse, you will not be permitted to carry your medications and related supplies into the sterile area.