Chef Mickey
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Sorry you are sick too. Being sick at Disney SUCKS because there is so much you feel like you're missing out on and you're paying to be there.
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At WDW, and I'm Sick
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JIMINYCR
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My DW's doctor writes up a prescription to be filled before we leave so she has meds on hand. Shes had bacterial infections start after weve arrived before and had to have things ordered through a Fl pharmacy and now the Dr does this so we wont have to deal with the FL piece. Having it on hand allows her to start in on the meds immediately. Shes very aware of the symptoms and how she feels as things start up.
JIMINYCR
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My DW sometimes has extra meds left that are not taken because the Dr. prescribes more than she sometimes needs. We end up going to the drug turn in sites to dispose of some meds that have been sitting around.
JIMINYCR
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Eactly our case. All my DW's doctors knows her very well and knows she isnt asking for a med unless she really needs one. Its better she travels with something to have on hand instead of dealing with a medical emergency that may crop up.
SyracuseDisneyFan
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Hope you feel better
mf1972
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are u having flu like symptoms or just the common cold? either way, it sucks when it happens while on vacation. we always stock up on over the counter stuff before traveling. we missed out on a day years ago. i got sick from something i ate during dinner & puked my guts out all night. we just crashed at our resort the following morning. i was too wiped out for anything. hope you feel better & are able to enjoy the rest of your trip.
Mr. Pusskers
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First off sorry to hear this. I was on a 10 Day visit back in 2000 and I got sick with a high fever. The dixie Landings staff arranged to have me and my wife driven to and from the resort to Central to see the doctor. I had a sinus infection and they gave me 10 days' worth on antibiotics. I stayed in bed in my room for 2 days. I insisted my wife go to the parks and have a good time and I would catch up with her. She did not listen and would go to the pool and then bring back dinner for two on our food plan. On the third day I was feeling so much better and was able to go out and play. I was just a little slower in my step and by the 5th day was moving at my normal pace. My wife was a good sport and would not leave me and would hang, she would go to the pool, get food for us and watch TV. She wanted to do everything in the parks together.
I understand your feeling, but life throws a curve ball, and my wife waited and slugged it out of the park for the both of us. On a fun note, while at the doctors being examined, the nurse asked how I was feeling and I told her my Ears Were Drooping". My wife laughed so hard and until this day never lets me forget that statement. Life happens and you have to roll with the flow. Just get better and make the best time you can when you start to feel yourself. I know is stinks, but there is nothing any of us can do about it except heal and move on.
I understand your feeling, but life throws a curve ball, and my wife waited and slugged it out of the park for the both of us. On a fun note, while at the doctors being examined, the nurse asked how I was feeling and I told her my Ears Were Drooping". My wife laughed so hard and until this day never lets me forget that statement. Life happens and you have to roll with the flow. Just get better and make the best time you can when you start to feel yourself. I know is stinks, but there is nothing any of us can do about it except heal and move on.
Ice Gator
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I saw the title of this thread and it instantly took me back to some old memories and a funny story to share.
So for a brief exposition- I’m 24 years old and from Michigan. Cedar Point is my “local park”, but we visit Florida at least 1-2 times a year for vacations/to visit family. When I was a kid our Florida trips usually included a trip to Disney- sometimes it’d just be a stop at MK on the way to the beach, but other times it’d be a week long “Disney vacation” trip where we’d stay at one of the hotels with my whole family and we’d hit each of the parks.
IIRC this was our 2007 family trip, so I was 7 years old and being the oldest brother/cousin, was stoked to be at WDW since I loved theme parks and knew all of the Disney rides/characters. Anyways we get there on our first day and I have a combination of strep throat and the flu. Of course it didn’t bother me much since I was a kid and overwhelmed just from walking around Downtown Disney the night after the plane landed to kick off the trip.
The next day we went to Epcot and I don’t recall many details except how the night ended. We had a late night dinner at Coral Cafe (I think that’s the name of the Seas pavilion restaurant) and I had something called “meaty macaroni” on the kids menu. Well about 30 minutes later I blew CHUNKS in the restroom. My dad was holding me over the toilet, cussing up a storm because I kept missing. Looking back on it I’m sure he was way more p*ssed than I realized but didn’t seem upset at me at all, knowing I was probably sick and overwhelmed by the long day.
Well…. The next night we were at MK and ended up going to Hoop Dee Doo after. Let’s just say something similar happened during the “strawberry shortcake” segment, but it wasn’t in the restroom- it was right at the table….and continued in the restroom with my dad holding me over the toilet again. This time the curse words were 100% directed at me and I don’t blame the man. It was a bit of a mess. But hey, I was totally fine at DAK, HWS, and MK again the next 3 days so the trip was still amazing to me.
Looking back on it all I totally understand how frustrating it was from his perspective and it’s hilarious to us now. Moral of the story- getting sick at Disney sucks but it still won’t necessarily ruin your trip- just take care of yourself first though!
So for a brief exposition- I’m 24 years old and from Michigan. Cedar Point is my “local park”, but we visit Florida at least 1-2 times a year for vacations/to visit family. When I was a kid our Florida trips usually included a trip to Disney- sometimes it’d just be a stop at MK on the way to the beach, but other times it’d be a week long “Disney vacation” trip where we’d stay at one of the hotels with my whole family and we’d hit each of the parks.
IIRC this was our 2007 family trip, so I was 7 years old and being the oldest brother/cousin, was stoked to be at WDW since I loved theme parks and knew all of the Disney rides/characters. Anyways we get there on our first day and I have a combination of strep throat and the flu. Of course it didn’t bother me much since I was a kid and overwhelmed just from walking around Downtown Disney the night after the plane landed to kick off the trip.
The next day we went to Epcot and I don’t recall many details except how the night ended. We had a late night dinner at Coral Cafe (I think that’s the name of the Seas pavilion restaurant) and I had something called “meaty macaroni” on the kids menu. Well about 30 minutes later I blew CHUNKS in the restroom. My dad was holding me over the toilet, cussing up a storm because I kept missing. Looking back on it I’m sure he was way more p*ssed than I realized but didn’t seem upset at me at all, knowing I was probably sick and overwhelmed by the long day.
Well…. The next night we were at MK and ended up going to Hoop Dee Doo after. Let’s just say something similar happened during the “strawberry shortcake” segment, but it wasn’t in the restroom- it was right at the table….and continued in the restroom with my dad holding me over the toilet again. This time the curse words were 100% directed at me and I don’t blame the man. It was a bit of a mess. But hey, I was totally fine at DAK, HWS, and MK again the next 3 days so the trip was still amazing to me.
Looking back on it all I totally understand how frustrating it was from his perspective and it’s hilarious to us now. Moral of the story- getting sick at Disney sucks but it still won’t necessarily ruin your trip- just take care of yourself first though!
On a trip in February of 2020 I felt like I couldn’t breathe enough to walk more than a few steps. Thought it was just asthma and allergies, so I rented an ECV and did the parks. I was tested afterward for Covid antibodies, and that was negative, so my pulmonologist told me it probably had been the flu. I responded that I’d already had the flu in January. Guess what - there are two strains of the flu, A and B. We think I had both that year.
Vacationeer
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Maybe they’re just out spreading germs around WDW along with everyone else 
Hopefully they finally started feeling better and are having too much fun now to post.
Approx 14 years ago Mexico clamped down on anyone buying antibiotics without a prescription. To buy antibiotics you need to see a Mexican doctor to write you a prescription.
Dad 2 M & M
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Sometimes “sweating it out” for a day helps. Not saying it would work for you or you’d even consider, but maybe a midday stroll outside on a path less traveled would do you some good. Obviously stay hydrated and even over hydration might help you sweat more….
Not suggesting you be Patient Zero, so try the path less traveled….
I do hope you recover soon!!
Skibum1970
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Could you call your doctor or go to an urgent care site to obtain some medicine?
DisneyHead123
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Geez, cursing at you for throwing up? Seems harsh. I pity the people in the stall next door during that debacle.
Google Orlando Medical Concierge. A doctor can come to your hotel room and address your needs.
Hey everyone! Just wanted to share a quick update and apologize for my delayed response—time really got away from me! When I got back I went straight to work. After my last post, I reached out to the Disney World Doctor Service (I hope that's the right name!). They sent an on-call medical professional to my room because I was concerned about possibly having COVID. Thankfully, it turned out to just be a cold! I had to spend a whole day in my hotel room and missed a full day at the parks and half of Animal Kingdom. FLIGHTS OF PASSAGE!!! 
A friendly cast member even suggested I take Zyrtec, as they experienced similar symptoms after moving to Orlando from New England. Mainer here. And I think that really helped! After a day of rest and the relief of knowing it wasn't COVID, I felt 100% better and was able to enjoy the rest of my trip. Huge thanks to everyone who commented on my earlier post—it really lifted my spirits while I was stuck in my room!
But now I'm sad my trip is over. So I can't win!
A friendly cast member even suggested I take Zyrtec, as they experienced similar symptoms after moving to Orlando from New England. Mainer here. And I think that really helped! After a day of rest and the relief of knowing it wasn't COVID, I felt 100% better and was able to enjoy the rest of my trip. Huge thanks to everyone who commented on my earlier post—it really lifted my spirits while I was stuck in my room!But now I'm sad my trip is over. So I can't win!
That's the name! I did that, and they are wonderful. Thanks for the info!
