spammie Posted May 17, 2022 #26 Share Posted May 17, 2022 36 minutes ago, Bo1953 said: I Am off to Costco today... will look for it... Cheers and bon voyage Highly recommend the Lemon Lime flavor! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted May 17, 2022 #27 Share Posted May 17, 2022 59 minutes ago, Denny01 said: After reading @SerraG, I hate to even post what I take: Tylenol; sunscreen (usually never use it); 1st Aid kit (very simple). Den That’s OK, Den, I don’t take anything but sunscreen (also rarely use it). 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted May 17, 2022 #28 Share Posted May 17, 2022 appreciate heads up on mixing over-the-counter stuff and drinking, but all the sites I’ve seen on this, medical sites, state using alcohol, and Tylenol as prescribed is fine. One medical site said not to exceed 4000 mg/day after drinking which is 8-10 pills. That’s a lot. Non-prescriptions can be tricky for individuals as we all know. My 90+ mother started seeing aberrations. took her to her DR and the first thing the DR asked her was how much pain pills was she taking She was taking Advil every time she felt a twinge, morning noon and night. He banned her from those. She was Very upset and i knew she’d ignore him, so I got a bottle of placebo pills, marked them as Pain Pills and told her they were Very Powerful and to be careful taking them. She took them and said they were fantastic and she had no pain at all. too bad I can’t use that type of ‘medicine’ to fix my head after having a few drinks……I’m sure its just psychological that I get a headache after a few good ones but I still get them! A weak mind over matter. den 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted May 17, 2022 #29 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, SerraG said: I often travel with both children and the elderly so I bring a lot of different OTC medications with us. I know the following list looks like a lot, but I only bring 3-4 doses of most of them. I cut up the blister packs and put a few of each pill into baggies separated by category. The whole collection fits into a soft-sided 6"x6" make-up bag. Stomach Bonine Dramamine Gin-gins ginger candy chews Seaband ginger gum Pepcid AC Tums Imodium Pepto Pain/Fever Advil Tylenol Children's Tylenol thermometer Cold/Flu Nyquil Dayquil Benadryl Sudafed cough drops Ointments Benzocaine Bite & Itch Stick Hydrocortisone Aquaphor Eyes Contact Case Blink and Clean Extra Contact Pack Skin Neosporin Bandaids Blister Bandaids (hydrocolloid) Moleskin Mouth Chloroseptic Tabs Orajel Q-tips Abreva Extra 1 Wet Ones Hairband Sunblock Stick $20 Bill Emory Board Tampon Azo Safety Pin Alcohol Wipe Purell Packet Extra 2 Mask Rubber Gloves Migrastick Breathe Right Strip Clinere Flosser Insect Repellent Wipe Traveling drugstore…where do you find room for clothes? 🙂 Edited May 17, 2022 by PTC DAWG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted May 17, 2022 #30 Share Posted May 17, 2022 4 hours ago, spammie said: Liquid IV is this amazing powder that comes in individual packs you dump in water to rehydrate. I used it on my last cruise after being "over served" on the first day and also when I had Covid last month. Great stuff! Exactly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted May 17, 2022 #31 Share Posted May 17, 2022 When I travel I take a virtual medicine closet with me, with extra amounts of Covid specific meds such as ibuprofen. In 65+ cruises I've learned the hard way that it's better to have it and not need it than the other way around. You can't always count on being able to supply in port. We had a trip to Alaska where I took less, figuring hey, I'm in Alaska if I need something it's a US port and I can find what I want. NOT. The ports were sold out of about everything and two of the three of us in our cabin caught bad colds. On another cruise, pre-Covid, I caught a bad cold with a lingering cough (which is why no matter the rules I will probably forever wear masks on airplanes going forward!). Couldn't find a cough drop to save my life in the ports (and before I get scolded, yes, I did my best to stay away from people although I wouldn't say I went as far as quarantining per se). And these days there is the very real, albeit not real high, possibility you could be quarantined in a cabin for days on end and not be able to go out and get meds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinsusin Posted May 17, 2022 #32 Share Posted May 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Denny01 said: One medical site said not to exceed 4000 mg/day after drinking which is 8-10 pills. That’s a lot. most physicians would recommend less than 4000mg/day without alcohol, so less if drinking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinsusin Posted May 17, 2022 #33 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) we also have a small ace wrap ( have had ankle sprains in the past) and a dental repair kit ( can be found at dollar store)- if a filling falls out on a ship, no dentist around) Edited May 17, 2022 by cruisinsusin typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted May 17, 2022 #34 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Just now, cruisinsusin said: most physicians would recommend less than 4000mg/day without alcohol, so less if drinking. That’s what I get for even suggesting medical advice…..but I did stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted May 17, 2022 #35 Share Posted May 17, 2022 3 hours ago, SerraG said: Is Sudafed not allowed in foreign countries? I have ear trouble and always have to take it before I fly or whenever I start feeling pressure in them. Psuedoephedrine is banned or controlled in many places because it can be used as a precursor to methamphetamine. You can get other decongestants (though they never are as effective). Again, it might not be a big deal in nearly every case, but I just don't want to mess with it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted May 17, 2022 #36 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) Well, my DH likes to take the kitchen sink, so we won't need it. I take KT tape and my Netty Pot, but will most likely take a reduced dosage of Paxlovid, as it goes out through your kidneys. My doctor said that he wants us to be totally prepared. I did not realize that there was a lower dosage until a few days ago. I will also add quite a few covid tests to my carry-on and suitcase of self and monitored. In addition, a supply of masks including N95...it is what it is. Edited May 17, 2022 by Lastdance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted May 18, 2022 #37 Share Posted May 18, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 9:47 AM, SerraG said: I often travel with both children and the elderly so I bring a lot of different OTC medications with us. I know the following list looks like a lot, but I only bring 3-4 doses of most of them. I cut up the blister packs and put a few of each pill into baggies separated by category. The whole collection fits into a soft-sided 6"x6" make-up bag. Stomach Bonine Dramamine Gin-gins ginger candy chews Seaband ginger gum Pepcid AC Tums Imodium Pepto Pain/Fever Advil Tylenol Children's Tylenol thermometer Cold/Flu Nyquil Dayquil Benadryl Sudafed cough drops Ointments Benzocaine Bite & Itch Stick Hydrocortisone Aquaphor Eyes Contact Case Blink and Clean Extra Contact Pack Skin Neosporin Bandaids Blister Bandaids (hydrocolloid) Moleskin Mouth Chloroseptic Tabs Orajel Q-tips Abreva Extra 1 Wet Ones Hairband Sunblock Stick $20 Bill Emory Board Tampon Azo Safety Pin Alcohol Wipe Purell Packet Extra 2 Mask Rubber Gloves Migrastick Breathe Right Strip Clinere Flosser Insect Repellent Wipe Can you tell me when your next cruise is? I want to have you as a friend while on board. 😊🥂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted May 18, 2022 Author #38 Share Posted May 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, travelwide said: Can you tell me when your next cruise is? I want to have you as a friend while on board. 😊🥂 LOL, the traveling pharmacy will be aboard!!! In health and bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted May 18, 2022 #39 Share Posted May 18, 2022 This is a list compiled by a Roll Call group as a packing list guide. Aspirin Anti-diarrheal Tylenol Motril/Advil Excedrin Allergy (clariton) Allergy Nasal Spray Mucinex Cough Medicine Probiotic Anti-diarrheal Antacid GasX Dairy Ease Airborne Benadryl Benadryl Cream Neosporin Hydrocortisone Cream Vitamins Bandaids Antibacterial eye drops Allergy eye drops Vicks VapoRub Tums anti-itch cream Nose Strips meds for constipation Motion sickness medication 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted May 18, 2022 #40 Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) Love the posts by @SerraG and @Luvcrusn. But I think most of us dont need 15 different ‘meds’ for our digestive track…..Ha!! What I loved on @Luvcrusn’s post was that Monster list was followed by “I’d rather be cruising!!!!”……..perfect end to the entire idea of this thread! den Edited May 18, 2022 by Denny01 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFontaine Posted May 18, 2022 #41 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Any idea what the medical use of the emergency $20 is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted May 18, 2022 #42 Share Posted May 18, 2022 1 minute ago, JFontaine said: Any idea what the medical use of the emergency $20 is? I think autocorrect was at work here with your question, but I believe it's a dosage of vitamin C (and some other vitamins) that work as an immune booster similar to Airborne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SerraG Posted May 18, 2022 #43 Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, travelwide said: Can you tell me when your next cruise is? I want to have you as a friend while on board. 😊🥂 We will be sailing away this Saturday on the Equinox! 🙂 I will also say that for almost every trip we’ve taken, I’ve been glad to have my whole medical kit with me. Blisters, cruise cough, canker sores, upset stomachs, headaches, etc. Somebody always needs something so they can get back to enjoying the cruise. Edited May 18, 2022 by SerraG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted May 18, 2022 Author #44 Share Posted May 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, JFontaine said: Any idea what the medical use of the emergency $20 is? To tip the nurse for getting you in and out quick and fast... LOL In health and bon voyage 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SerraG Posted May 18, 2022 #45 Share Posted May 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, JFontaine said: Any idea what the medical use of the emergency $20 is? Okay, here’s a cute little story. A long time ago, the tooth fairy was very worried she was going to be called into action in the middle of the Caribbean, which is apparently a long trip for fairies to make unexpectedly. She always left $1 gold coins in exchange for teeth at our house so she asked me to bring it with me, just in case I needed to stand in for her one night. Well, I didn’t want that gold coin just laying out in the open before it was needed, so I wrapped it in a $20 bill and tucked into the medical kit. The tooth fairy has long since collected all the teeth she’s going to get from our house, so the gold coin isn’t needed anymore. But I left the $20 in case I needed some emergency cash while traveling. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted May 18, 2022 #46 Share Posted May 18, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 8:09 AM, Bo1953 said: Hello all - I woke up this morning thinking about this and what each of us may or may not pack for our sailings... I, personally, never pack any non-prescriptions, with the exception of a first-aid kit. Given the current 'health situation' I was wondering what others may pack 'just in case' or that they understand will help alleviate any discomfort encountered from many situations or potential situations.... so we do not have to go to Sick Bay or on-board store or port store to get common items. TIA, In Health and bon voyage Lots of people have given you their lists. Just also remember to take extra supplies of your prescription meds "just in case". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted May 18, 2022 Author #47 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Just now, TeeRick said: Lots of people have given you their lists. Just also remember to take extra supplies of your prescription meds "just in case". ... of an unforeseen quarantine!!! LOL In health and bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dream2cruise Posted May 18, 2022 #48 Share Posted May 18, 2022 An eyeglass repair kit could also be handy while travelling. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieC,Aston Posted May 18, 2022 #49 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Diabetics should never forget a packet of Glucose tablets in every bag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted May 18, 2022 #50 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Here's other incidental lists from a Roll Packing list. Personal Care Electronics Incidentals toothbrush Phone Storage Cubes for above bed cabinet toothpaste Kindle Magnetic hooks/string dental floss Tablet Towel Clips waterpik Charging cables Beach Bag shampoo Multi-port USB hub Sewing Kit conditioner Adaptor for European outlet Safety pins body wash Earpods Duct tape body lotion Camera & Batteries scissors sunscreen mini alarm clock eyewear repair kit insect spray Car charger if driving sunglasses x2 in case one gets lost or broken hairspray Hand sanitizer hairdryer Disinfectant Wipes comb umbrella brush binoculars flat iron lysol spray curling iron Tissue packs deodorant roll of emergency toilet paper shaving cream PooPouri razor extra hangers cotton balls extra eyeglasses/readers cotton swabs straws band aids Tide stain remover Tweezers Nail clippers Nail file perfume/cologne Downey Wrinkle spray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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