Do you take anything for motion sickness?

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Do you take anything for motion sickness?

For some reason I don't get sick on rides at the parks, but do get sick on long car rides.

I take Dramamine and it works but makes me sleepy. Does anyone take anything good for motion sickness?

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Nope, never needed to. Sorry does that sound too smug?

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Tony wrote:
Nope, never needed to. Sorry does that sound too smug?

Way too smug. Tongue

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Unfortunately most drugs to treat motion sickness also cause drowsiness...unfortunately I've never found anything that works that doesn't put me to sleep. I too get very sick on long car rides yuck -- unless I am the driver. If you do find something please share!

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ToriB wrote:
Unfortunately most drugs to treat motion sickness also cause drowsiness...unfortunately I've never found anything that works that doesn't put me to sleep. I too get very sick on long car rides yuck -- unless I am the driver. If you do find something please share!

I am the same way Tori! If I'm driving, I'm fine! I will let you know if I find something!

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One of the worst things for causing motion sickness is the body feeling movements that the eyes aren't seeing. Looking out of the window and watching what's going on around you can help, which you'd be doing without thinking if you were driving, hence why many people find it easier. It's also why many suffer air sickness but are OK with other forms of transport.
No1 son used to suffer travel sickness, but a couple of long journeys with me watching him closely and telling him to look up regularly sorted him out.

Got to be worth a try as it's free and can have no unwanted side effects like drugs can.

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Tony wrote:
One of the worst things for causing motion sickness is the body feeling movements that the eyes aren't seeing. Looking out of the window and watching what's going on around you can help, which you'd be doing without thinking if you were driving, hence why many people find it easier.

I agree with Tony, except I can only look out the FRONT windshield. . .I can't look out the side windows or it makes it worse.

Also, I like the pressure-point wristbands that you can buy for cruises that help with motion sickness. I find using those and sometimes deep breathing exercises helps a lot.

Mind you, when my motion sickness is severe, no amount of pressure points or meditation will fix it. I too have to resort to drugs. . . usually just Gravol.

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J.P. wrote:
Tony wrote:
One of the worst things for causing motion sickness is the body feeling movements that the eyes aren't seeing. Looking out of the window and watching what's going on around you can help, which you'd be doing without thinking if you were driving, hence why many people find it easier.

I agree with Tony, except I can only look out the FRONT windshield. . .I can't look out the side windows or it makes it worse.

Also, I like the pressure-point wristbands that you can buy for cruises that help with motion sickness. I find using those and sometimes deep breathing exercises helps a lot.

Mind you, when my motion sickness is severe, no amount of pressure points or meditation will fix it. I too have to resort to drugs. . . usually just Gravol.

I Was just going to post about the wristbands. I dont get motion sickness, but my friend that I just went to WDW with does. She had the wristbands, and it's just this lil.. ball.. like the size of a pea.. and its attached to a wristband and it applies pressure to your.. wrist? I dunno. She SWORE by it! Insisted it worked.
Being the good friend that I am, I assured her it was all just in her head! (the sickness AND the cure) Smile

yeah. she didnt laugh either.

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I've seen a lot of people talk about those prescription patches for motion sickness -- have you tried those? Would love to hear a review.

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SpaceAce wrote:
I've seen a lot of people talk about those prescription patches for motion sickness -- have you tried those? Would love to hear a review.

My hubby used those on a weekend fishing trip once...he said they worked fine and he notice no side effects (i.e. drowsiness) -- he just felt like he looked funny. But, if it doesn't cause drowsiness it might be worth looking a little silly.

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I've used the scopalamine patches before - mostly preventative, but it's been a long time since I felt like I needed to. Didn't notice too much drowsiness. They're really discreet, at least mine are. They go behind your ear.

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I get really sick on long car rides too but I've found that if I sip ginger ale every once in awhile I'm fine.

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Ginger ale is a good idea...maybe peppermints too? I will have to try the bands or patches!

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Any kind of ginger -- you can even get ginger tablets -- works for many people. Careful of the scopalamine patches, though. They can have some pretty nasty side effects. You know, like hallucinations and such. That's why they're prescription only. If you want to try them, it might be best to try one at home for a day or two to make sure that you're not going to have any problems.

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DeaverTex wrote:
Any kind of ginger -- you can even get ginger tablets -- works for many people. Careful of the scopalamine patches, though. They can have some pretty nasty side effects. You know, like hallucinations and such. That's why they're prescription only. If you want to try them, it might be best to try one at home for a day or two to make sure that you're not going to have any problems.

Good advice! I never had problems with them, personally. I also think chewing gum helps me for some reason. Not sure why. Maybe because I usually choose peppermint.

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