Urinary urgency - how to handle

[Justine123]

Hiya - It's a bit embarrassing but I have a bladder problem and I need to go really, really often. I'm nervous about being in a line in the park and needing to go. Are there usually bathrooms near the rides? Can I get out of a line while my husband keeps our place, and come back? I would really appreciate anything you could tell me that will help.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Hi and to both DisBoards and disABILTIES!

Some of the queues would be extreemely difficult to leave. Also, some of them are not very near to restrooms.

I would suggest that you might want to go to a restroom just prior to getting in a line. And I hope you are taking medictions which may assist with the problems.

 

[mechurchlady]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1661863
This was an IBS thread but it still applies and has lots of information and tips. There is the GAC which would allow you to use the disabled line and thus be able to exit quicker than the regular line. WDW parks have lots of restrooms and most attractions are near restrooms unless you are a slow mover like me, lol. Sometimes you can get out of line and then rejoin your husband but that depends on the ride line. There are online maps to help you plan where the restrooms are.

 

[SueM in MN]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1661863
This was an IBS thread but it still applies and has lots of information and tips. There is the GAC which would allow you to use the disabled line and thus be able to exit quicker than the regular line. WDW parks have lots of restrooms and most attractions are near restrooms unless you are a slow mover like me, lol. Sometimes you can get out of line and then rejoin your husband but that depends on the ride line. There are online maps to help you plan where the restrooms are.

Most of the attractions don't have a disabled line.
AK and the Studio were built with Mainstream Lines, which mean that the lines are handicapped accessible and people using wheelchairs, ECVs, etc wait in the same line as everyone else.
Epcot and MK were built before Mainstream Lines were common, so some attractions that do have handicapped lines because the regular line is not accessible. That does not necessarily mean you will be getting in any faster.

I'd suggest a couple of things -
Check with your doctor about treatment. Here are some good resources:
Mayo Clinic with some general information
National Institute for Health, with many links
FDA website about treatment

You can also buy absorbent protective underwear that would help you feel more secure.

There is bathroom information (locations and park maps) in this thread.

A GAC would probably not really help you all that much. It would not help with holding your 'place' in line. It might give you a quieter place to wait, but would not mean you don't have to wait. In addition, it would not help with how busy things are. If the waits in line are long, the waits in bathrooms are also going to be long. A better option for you would be to use a touring plan, like Tour Guide Mike (a Theme Park Board sponsor) or books like the Unofficial Guide. Using a touring plan can help you to be where it isn't busy, so you would not have to worry about how long you are in line, being able to get to the bathroom thru the crowds or waiting in a line once you get in the bathroom.

Another thing to think about is if there is any consistency in the times you are most likely to have a problem with urgency. If there is, try to plan for attractions where you will wait in line during the 'better' times. Shows hold a lot of people and in many your wait will be only as long as the show takes (you are waiting in a holding area/preshow while the group before you sees the show). So, you could plan for those in the 'worst' times.

Fastpass was also mentioned and would be helpful for you.

 

[OneLittleSpark]

I'm probably just reiterating what everyone else has said but, here goes:

Try to go at a quieter time of year, if you can. This will reduce crowds and queues, and just generally make things a little easier on you. It is also often cheaper in the quieter times.

Use something like Tour Guide Mike, as Sue suggested, to avoid crowds as much as possible.

Use every restroom you pass, even if you don't really need to go at the time. All right so it may mean a lot of stops, but it could help you feel more comfortable and happy.

DON'T stop drinking. I know it may be tempting to limit your fluid intake, so you have fewer problems, but it could wind up making you very ill. Don't take any chances, keep yourself hydrated.

Use the Fastpass system for the longer queues. That way, though you still have to wait for your time to roll around, you won't be 'trapped' in a line.

Talk to Guest Relations and see if there is any assistance they can offer you. I don't know of anything, but they may be able to offer you a Guest Assistance Card with a useful stamp on it (see the FAQ for more details).

Consider taking a spare pair of shorts in a bag, just in case. Hopefully you won't need them, but it's good to have the option there, if you need it.

Good luck and let us know how you get on!

 

[4 DZNY NUTZ]

Hiya - It's a bit embarrassing but I have a bladder problem and I need to go really, really often. I'm nervous about being in a line in the park and needing to go. Are there usually bathrooms near the rides? Can I get out of a line while my husband keeps our place, and come back? I would really appreciate anything you could tell me that will help.

Hi Justine & welcome,

I work for 4 physicians that practice urogynecology. We see patients with urgency/frequency, incontinence, patients that need female pelvic reconstructive surgery etc. Have you seen a physician that can help with your problem? there are medications that can help. Some patients have had great success with medicine as well as physical therapy/biofeedback. I know there are not many urogynecologists out there. In our surrounding 3 states, there are just a handful so we are very busy but they are out there. Generally patients will continue to see a urologist because they dont know that there are physicians who specilize in exactly the issues you are having.

Like I said, there are many options out there....medication, physical therapy etc. Surgery is ALWAYS the last option.

Good luck & let me know if you have any questions

 

[Coll0610]

When DS was 5 or 6, he decided just as we got to the front of the line for Test Track that he had to go to the bathroom. We told the CM and they gave us a pass to come back to the front of the line after we'd taken him. It's worth asking if you get in that situation.