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| Author: | fiacs [ Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wierd situation on the plane |
I was on a Transatlantic flight last month for business. I usually put on a new Betterdry before I board. I stay well-hydrated and avoid alcohol whenever I fly to minimize jetlag. I noticed several hours into the flight that I hadn't leaked since taking off. This is atypical because I usually dribble at least every hour with a more considerable accident every 2-3 hours. My diaper was still completely dry 2 hours into the flight. Around the 3rd hour, I had the sensation that my bladder was getting engorged as if I was developing urinary retention. The passenger next to me was a mother with a newborn who was sleeping so there was no way I was going to ask her to get up and waken her baby. Moving around in my seat didn't help. I couldn't force anything out to reduce the pressure/pain. Luckily the baby needed to be fed 4 hrs into the flight and as soon as I got up, I completely flooded the Betterdry. I fly frequently for business and this has never happenend to me. I don't know if this is due to the pressure in the plane, seating position or altitude. I will say that urinary retention and the feeling of wanting to urinate but being unable to is worse than incontinence. |
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| Author: | Padded53 [ Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wierd situation on the plane |
I have had a similar (but not as bad) problem as you describe a few times and it turned out to be a combination of constipation and my seating position where both conditions were putting pressure on my urethra and crimping it closed. At the time I was on a long drive and when I pulled into a rest stop, and like you, stood up, the flood gates opened right there in the parking lot. Luckily my ComfiDry 24/7 contained the flood so there was no real problem. |
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| Author: | Ellyn [ Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wierd situation on the plane |
That sounds terrible! I had a uti once and was unable to urinate (imagine that!). I made a trip to the ER. Apparently they did their job as I’m back to “free flow”! |
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| Author: | fiacs [ Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wierd situation on the plane |
Thanks Padded53, Its a good thing you brought up the constipation. I am usually regular but flying/sleep pattern changes can throw me off a bit. After thinking about it, I missed my morning bowel movement when this happened so I am sure that contributed to this problem. |
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| Author: | Patrick [ Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wierd situation on the plane |
Being unable to urinate when you need to, whatever the reason, can be devastating. I was glad to read that you managed successfully. |
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| Author: | fiacs [ Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wierd situation on the plane |
Thanks. I am glad this was an isolated event. The sensation of feeling your bladder being so full that its about to burst is a terrible feeling. After this experience I sympathize with those who have retention issues. |
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