Jury duty and OAB

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Is there any help that I can get to be excused from jury duty? I had mild to moderate oab when I was put on blood pressure meds that include a diuretic. My age and the meds complicate the issue. I also suffer from sporadic IBS. I was called to jury duty last year and took my medication along explaining my predicament. The judge would not release me and during the selection process the judge had the attorneys approach his bench and I could not wait any longer. I was in misery and pain I had to go so bad. So I ended up getting up to go, agitating some of the other jurors and really annoying the bailiff. I ended up being released for a different reason, but now I have been called to jury duty again and am terrified of having issues. Even with a doctor's excuse, whether or not I am excused is at the judge's discretion. I felt like I was not being taken seriously at all, as if it isn't really a "condition", particularly since one cannot see from my appearance that I have anything going on. Please, does anyone know anything that I can do. I'm so anxious about this whole thing and that does not help either.

 

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A doctor's note that states that you must, for medical reasons, use the restroom often or potentially be excused to take your medicine, should be helpful. Additionally, have your physician add a line requesting you be sat at any seat on the outside of the group.

We haven't heard of this issue here on our forum yet, but I'm sure you aren't the only one who has been uncomfortable during jury duty.

If we may, it seems like being assertive about your needs might be the best course of action. From what we know, jury duty can only be delayed so many times before you get called again.

What do you think?

 

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I will give my doctor a call to see if he can accommodate me. Having special arrangements may work if that is the only alternative. There are some days that are better than others, however mornings are when things are very "active", you know, when a person wakes up, starts moving......gets the juices flowing sort of speak. That's usually when I'm going the most often. Frankly, my lifestyle is such that I never considered this much of a problem, I'm thankful that my kidneys are active, I'd much rather it be that than having them function below par. Thank you for your help and input!

 

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I called up the courts office and told them I was bowel and urinary incontinent and that if I was on a jury I would most likely wet and mess my diaper.

 

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I'm waiting on a call from my doctor's office, hopefully he can give me a note, and hopefully that will suffice.

 

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Tell us how it went?

 

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I had a note, but didn't even need it. I called and they took me off the list indefinitely.

 

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I did get a note from my doctor. The court notification was a questionnaire online and when I filled it out I informed them of my issue and that I had a doctor's note to confirm. I have not heard back yet.

 

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Yes I know what you mean about the incontinence and overactive bladder. I too have it since my prostate surgery. I never gave it a thought until I saw your post about your overactive bladder and your request to be on jury duty. thank you and the best to you.