KATHYD Posted January 13, 2007 at 07:50 PM Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 at 07:50 PM Please help me. I am unable to get an answer anywhere. I'm arriving in Shanghai on the 16th of this month or just 3 days from now. I just read that narcotics are NOT allowed into the country. I have been on a narcotic pain patch for the past three years due to chronic pain caused by a fractured hip that has not healed. This is strictly monitored by a physician at a pain clinic. Does this mean I won't be allowed into the country? I'm so worried that I'll be turned away/sent home or arrested. Does anyone have a positive answer regarding this dilemma? Thanks, Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiardsmike Posted January 14, 2007 at 08:27 AM Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 at 08:27 AM I'd be amazed if they searched your luggage. I decided not to bring pain-killers for the same fear. Now I'm kicking myself because it would have been no problem. Just in case, have a letter from your doctor, on his letterhead and "forget" to declare them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luobot Posted January 14, 2007 at 10:03 PM Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 at 10:03 PM Right. You probably won't need it, but you should at least have your written prescriptions, and keep a backup copy with your backup copy of your passport. The question is, how long are you going to be in China, and what will you do if/when you need to refill your prescription? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebir Posted January 15, 2007 at 06:21 PM Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 at 06:21 PM I think patches are less likely to problematic than pills - less potential for abuse. And with a prescription I can't see them causing you difficulties, even in the apparently very unlikely event they do search your luggage. EDIT: just reread the title. Try not to say things like 'Bringinging' if you do get stopped, or they might think you're patching recreationally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bredmond812陈秉劲 Posted January 16, 2007 at 03:45 AM Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 at 03:45 AM i plan to go to China eventually to live and teach english before getting some business type job. i am take medication daily. i plan to stay in china for a minimum of a year. i get my medication on a month to month basis. any advice? or anywhere i can go to get answers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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