Ever had any of these feelings on a rollercoaster? How do you prepare your body to make the ride easier?

Question

Has anyone ever had these feelings while riding a roller coaster before? I experienced these feelings yesterday at Busch Gardens Europe.

- Difficulty breathing (not from fear, but from the rushing air shoving your voice right back into your mouth.

- Shoulder/neck/abdomen pains (from constantly bracing your body for twists, turns, loops, and drops)

- Blacking out for 5 to 6 seconds while coaster is still moving. (I'm worried about that part)

We rode these 4 rides all in a row without a break (wish we took one though)

-Lochness Monster

-Alpengeist

-Apollo's Chariot

-Griffin

Anyone know any extra tips to help while riding rollercoasters to prevent this or more from happening?

I know one is when you are in a loop, you look up and lean back so it feels more natural. And I also hear that raising your hands actually helps with the fear. And going with close friends.

I'm a type 2 diabetic and I ate lightly to keep from being sick. Any extra help appriciated thanks!

Answer 1

Europe?!?! thats awesome!

well yeah, sorry im not much help but i know for motion sickness, take dramamine i think thats how its spelled.

it works! but dont not eat, cuase that could make you feel dizzy, so definatly eat not too much, but not too little. and i think blacking out happens to the best of us.. so i cant help you there.. aaand you should definatly take a break in between.

hope i helped!