How long does land sickness last?

Question

I went on a five night cruise. I had the sea sickness patch on for three days and when I took it off I really did not have much sea sickness.
I got home yesterday and I have been very land sick.
Anyone have experiance with how long this will last?
When can I expect it to go away?

It is just extream dizzyness. I have to lay down every once in a while just to get some relief.
No true nausia but I could sleep or just lay down every few hours.

Answer 1

It's called Mal de Debarquement syndrome and I had it years ago. It took weeks to go away. Do you feel as if you are still on the ship? That's the main symptom. Plus unsteadiness and dizziness but without nausea.

Sometimes going for a car ride or simply walking will provide short term relief. Anti sea sickness drugs will do nothing for you.

Good luck.

Answer 2

It is an adjustment from the movement of the sea. Like jet lag, it will be gone in a coupld of days. If it isn't, consult a doctor because it is easy to pick up a disease when traveling, especially if you flew home in the confined environment of an airplane.

Answer 3

Are you sick or are you just having a hard time with balance like vertigo which is causing a little nausea? If that is the case your inner ear is just readjusting to not being on the boat and it will go away quickly. It sucks huh?

Answer 4

Take some medication to stop seasickness or to stop you from being dizzy. It might take a couple of night for you to stop being seasick, and it might take a week. It all depends on the person and how easily that happens to them. Just go get some rest and try to relax and hopefully by tomorrow you will be better.

Answer 5

long land sickness

Answer 6

hopefully not long a day or two? i would call your doctors office and ask them .