Connect with others who understand.

  •   Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  •   Real advice from people who’ve been there
  •   People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyEpilepsyTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Edmonton, AB

How was it for you when you traveled by air on vacation with epilepsy, do you have to be careful
Anything I should know

December 12, 2018
 · 
Reactions
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've been on trip by plane a lot of times and ialwas keep my med in the bottles with thier lables and my pill box for the week and have them in my carry on bag wich i can put in the overhead compartment. And i aleays go on trips with my friends who know my seziure history and know what to do if i had one.

December 13, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I only had trouble once flying, i was returning from europe to Australia. I was so exhausted and going through so many different time zones and was so exhausted that I started having sezures. The flight attendants were great. They moved me to some seats tha were empty and I fell asleep. Since then I have only travelled QANTAS it costs more but at least I feel safe.

December 26, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I never had trouble flying. Before the plane took off to the sky, I would chew some gum to reduce my ears from popping. I would also warn the people by me that I have Epilepsy.

December 26, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

traveling was fine for me. Always take important info and all meds with you in a carry on bag never put meds in luggage. Mine got lost once and didn't get them for 48 hrs good thing I put extra meds in my purse.

December 14, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

i have been on a lots of airplanes. before you get on the plane, you can get an alert necklace. also before you go travel label every meds in big bold letters. when you get to the luggage metal detectors, tell um that i have seizures and my meds help me lessen my seizures. are you going with friends and/or family that knows what to do when i have a seizure? i say this because it is a lot easier with another person.

December 13, 2018

Related Questions

View All
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Newton Abbot, UK

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Adelaide, AU

Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a member? Log In