Motion Sickness--Best Cures!?

Question

We are taking a cruise next month and I'm a little concerned about being sea sick. I've never had a problem in the past, but never have really cruised on the high seas. And, our cabin is on deck 10. What works for you and any other advice would be appreciated.

Many thanks!

Answer 1

I am picturing a huge cruise liner. If thats the case you getting motion sickness has about the same chance of you getting it walking along a beach. They are huge more for the reason they are very stable.

Benadryll should help, you can get motion sickness meds or dramamine but if you look at the ingredients its still 25mg benadryll. Take one night before cruise. They are not meant to act like aspirin so no fast cure. Take night before.

Think you will be ok, now if you were going on say a large sailboat then I would say take 2. For the most part relax or your brain will kick in and give you motion sicknes for you.

Answer 2

oh, odnt b sucha  baby, but lucky u goin ona cruise, nvr been on 1, but 4 like busses nd cars, drink gingerale, yea

Answer 3

I went on a navy boat recently and those are much more prone to giving sea sickness than a commercial cruise. What I used was basically some "gravol" before the actual complete effects were felt. It is a practical solution being as you can take some along and take them when needed. But to tell you the truth, most commercial cruise boats now a days are constructed to diminish almost completely the effects of sea sickness. So most cases are rare. Just in case, you can bring some "gravol" and also, consult your physician, there is a shot you can get prior to departure that will protect you from the effects permanently for the trip. And also, check with that boats Cruise info, they also must have a medical staff on board with the necessary meds if needed. For quick natural cures, always keep a little food in your stomach, it really helps! And when the feeling is strong, head outside and look at the horizon, it give you the air in your lungs to clear the mind and gives you a steady reference point! Good luck and have a good cruise! I'm certain you'll be fine!

Answer 4

Suggestions I've heard:

1. Bonine (might need a prescription from your Dr. depending on where you live - it's over the counter medication here in Canada)

2. Dramamine

3. Ginger tablets or ginger snap cookies

4. Keeping food in your stomach (like crackers)

5. Simply just going lower on the ship.

6. Wrist Bands (not sure what these are called but the push on pressure points to releave sickness)

Plus if you're going on Royal Caribbean, if you go to the Guest Relations desk, just ask them if they have any sea-sickness medicine - they can give you some for free. This is an insiders secret ;)

Everyone swears by one method or another, but it's nothing unless it works for you too!

Answer 5

A little preparation can go a long way.

Today's ships come with stabilizers so today's sails are greatly improved from yesteryears however, we're basically land lovers and many turn green should a storm come through.

I suggest Bonin, not Dramamine., Bonin - one chewable tablet each night at bedtime, beginning with the evening before departure. Read the warnings and yes if you drink it will make you drowsy.

Sea Bands: These you can get at your local drug store. They are inexpensive and work with the pressure points. They really do help.

Saltine crackers and apples. I don't know why but the combo helps as well.

If you are prone to motion sickness, try for a cabin  towards the center of the ship in the mid section. Either end of the ship has more motion.

Keep your eye on the horizon instead of watching the ship bob on the surface.

But if you take your Bonin and wear your sea bands, chances are you won't experience any problem what so ever.

Good luck and enjoy.

Answer 6

I don't know what they're called exactly but they're like wrist bands with beads that dig into the inside of your wrist. I don't know how they work but it seemed to work for me when I was on a ship! Ginger is also surprisingly good, like ginger biscuits for example. You could probably go and see your doctor too if you're concerned. :-)

Answer 7

I have always had motion sickness.never been on a boat,though...get some dramamine!!!! it works GREAT!

Answer 8

drink some water and relax and not think about it