Travelling whilst on Remicade?

[Lom]

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if anybody has travelled whilst on Remicade and in particular is it possible to have an infusion if you are abroad?
I'm obviously not expecting the respective country's health systems to pay for it but I think I can afford to pay for one myself, which means if I can go abroad for about 4 months if I time it correctly.
Is Remicade something that can be taken abroad? If I can take it and just find a hospital where I can get it infused?

Sorry if it seems a bit of a stupid question. :tongue:

 

[ChefShazzy]

hmmm... interesting question... it was my understanding that each infusion of remicade is prepared just before being administered... that gave me the impression that is was 'perishable'... i don't know if it would travel well. but i'm not sure.

 

[ladyB]

I would think if you know where you are going to be at the time your next infusion, it could be scheduled for you.

Ask with your doc and see if they can help you find a place you can stop at while you are abroad.

Have fun!!

 

[Lom]

Cool, cheers for your replies guys!
I have my next dose on Tuesday so will ask about it in more detail then.