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Any advice for traveling with catheters?

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dbhumie1
dbhumie1

Does anyone have any good advice for traveling by plane with catheters?  I may be traveling for work soon for the first time since having to CIC over a year ago.

I assume the TSA is familiar with them and doesn’t give you any hassle?  Do you need any type of letter from a doctor? I think I read on their website they are considered medical material.  Can you carry it on yourself (pockets, coat, etc.) or does it need be in your carry-on, or can you do both.  I assume you would want it with your carry on in case your luggage got lost and to pack extras.  Is there any problem with the lube packs, wet-one sanitizers, etc.?

Not looking forward to having to use the airport and small airplane restrooms, not to mention trying to find a good place at the work meeting and spending all day with my co-workers.

Thanks.

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    dbhumie1

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    Thanks everyone for all the great advice! Really appreciate it.
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