What is the best remedy and/or preventative measure for seasickness?

Question

I am taking my boyfriend deep-sea fishing this weekend and I am scared to death because I dont want to be throwing up the entire time. I get extremely car sick sometimes too. I have heard of ginger pills possibly being a good choice. I can't use dramamine bc it will only knock me out. So, if you have any personal experience...PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!! Thanks :)

Answer 1

I have always felt people respond to this problem entirely wrong. People feel sick and they go below deck and lay down. The only time I started to feel sick on a boat I went to the front of the boat and breathed deeply. The fresh air took all feelings of sickness away. I have also heard of ginger, but I thing fresh air works. I don't really know because I am not prone to sickness, but it makes more sense than going below.

Answer 2

Seasickness is a type of motion sickness. Motion sickness may occur when you travel by car, plane, ship and others means of transport. So seasick remedy recommendations you will find in this article are also helpful for any other motion sickness.



First of all, people planning cruise ship travel, especially anyone older than 65 years of age, anyone with acute or chronic illnesses or pregnant women should consult with a health care provider prior to travel for advice and possible preventive medication.

Secondly, try to overcome seasickness without drugs, particularly if your case is not very much severe.

· Choose large cruise ships. They are very stable, so if you are concerned you might try this first. In addition, how rough the sea is depends on the area as well as the season.

· Position yourself where the motion is the least, e.g. middle of ship or over the wings in the planes.

· Look forward, do not look around. This tip is specially helpful for those who are carsick.

· Avoid reading and any activity that requires concentration.

· Stay in the center of the boat where the motion is least. Some say to get an outside cabin so you can look at the horizon.

· Stay on deck. Fresh air is very helpful.

· Do not eat much. The argument is low blood sugar makes it worse. Consume small amounts of simple foods and beverages. Avoid any oral intake for short travels.

· Avoid alcohol drinks.

· Sleep well. Do not go to bed late at night. Fatigue is a step closer to seasickness.

If you know that you are too much susceptible to motion sickness, take other preventative measures, i.e. medications like diphenhydramine (Benadryl), scopolamine or meclizine, an hour before departure. Dermal patches are available for some medications. Another remedy is bitters, like Angostura. Add a tablespoon or two in half a glass of water. You may also try accupressure wrist bands, which presumably work on a pressure point. There are also battery-powered wrist bands.

Always consult your doctor prior to use medications because many of them may cause significant side effects especially among senior citizens.

Finally, remember that it is entirely possible that anything that you believe will work will help because the fear of getting sick may well make you feel worse.

Answer 3

maximum persons do no longer fall ill in any respect. do no longer take something except you certainly fall ill. Cruise ships are very super so which you hardly additionally be conscious the flow. the only time you spot it somewhat is in tough seas, however the captain will attempt to keep away from any tough seas if he can. i'd keep away from taking something except you certainly want it. they have seasick pills on board the deliver that they supplies you basically for asking. they have them on the pursers table and out in front of the docs place of work on the deliver. only ask and that they're going to supply them to you.

Answer 4

The best solution to seasickness on a boat..... Don't go!
Ginger candies will help profusely. start eating a couple and hour before you go though so they have time to digest. They also have these wrist band with a half circle bump that goes on your inside wrist. I have never tried them, but you never know. Candies work.

Answer 5

Don't eat before you go.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist for a low dose medication that won't zonk you out.