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2008-06-19 9:26 AM

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Subject: Motion Sickness

O.K. peeps.  I need your input on what works for you.  Story in short. I get seasick out on the ocean.  I am fine everywhere else, just the ocean.  I am heading to Fla for vacation and my B.I.L has a 1/2 day deep sea fishing outing planned for the boys.  The last time I did this (2005) I was able to just keep  things under control.  This time I am looking for something to take to make the event less stressful and more enjoyable with my son, his first time out with the big fish. 

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

 

2008-06-19 9:32 AM
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Since I don't live near the ocean, but did take a 1/2 day fishing charter when in Mexico about 4 years ago, I contained myself as best as I could due to the waves that day, and after my boy barfed all over the floor of the boat, I found the following (they mention to not use Dramamine) -

http://www.fishinkona.com/seasick.htm

Here's a product that I haven't tried, but verify if it contains something that was mentioned in the previous website -
http://www.smoothsailing-thebeverage.com/seasickness.php

 

2008-06-19 9:32 AM
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Subject: RE: Motion Sickness
Ginger capsules will calm your stomach. Bonnie / dramamine are OK, but are sedating. Scopolomine patch is script only here in the US; not sure if it's OTC in Canada. It was taken off the market for a while b/c of manufacturing problems.

Stay on deck, don't go below if possible. When you can see the horizon, you're not getting conflicting signals between your vestibular system and your eyes. This conflict is what gets the process of vertigo started. Colder air helps you feel better as well.

I've read about wrist bands, magnets, etc. They all seem dubious at best, IMHO.

No easy answers.
2008-06-19 9:33 AM
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I usually take the non-drowsy Dramamine, but that can still make me tired.  Might want to check with your doc, too.  My mom got a prescription that worked well because she gets really sea sick and the Dramamine wasn't cutting it.
2008-06-19 10:17 AM
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Subject: RE: Motion Sickness
1stTimeTri - 2008-06-19 10:32 AM

Since I don't live near the ocean, but did take a 1/2 day fishing charter when in Mexico about 4 years ago, I contained myself as best as I could due to the waves that day, and after my boy barfed all over the floor of the boat, I found the following (they mention to not use Dramamine) -

http://www.fishinkona.com/seasick.htm

 

Scopalomine tops the list, so don't let anyone ask you any questions that might embarass you, that's the stuff they used to use as "truth serum"

2008-06-19 10:19 AM
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Subject: RE: Motion Sickness
Might I suggest drinking a big cup of HTFU?
























2008-06-19 10:44 AM
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mr2tony - 2008-06-19 11:19 AM Might I suggest drinking a big cup of HTFU?

I tried that while scuba diving in Cancun.  But I just ended up feeding my breakfast to the fish and fellow divers. 

2008-06-19 10:44 AM
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Eat a soft breakfast and ride it out. If you've gotta let 'er fly it'll make for a good story at family gatherings. Or, take a couple dramamine.
2008-06-19 10:57 AM
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I have used ginger capsules the last few times I have gone out on a boat. They worked for me. I have tried a lot of things and the ginger seems to work best. You might want to take a few cans of gingerale and saltine crackers along with you too. I will agree with the post above, don't eat a heavy breakfast (or even a heavy dinner the night before).
2008-06-20 9:32 AM
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I'm with those who say go see the doc and get a prescription.  I'm on a boat every weekend pretty much, and fortunately rarely suffer from seasickness unless I'm spending a bunch of time doing small tasks (like tying fishing knots for guests who keep getting snagged in rough seas).  Those people I know who really struggle with it found the best releif with the prescription.

That said, be aware that if it's rough, sometimes there's just nothing to do but HTFU.  I've been out in the ocean close to a hundred times, and I've been DOG SICK three of those times... but so was everyone else who "doesn't get seasick" on those days.

2008-06-20 9:39 AM
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Thanks for all the advice everyone. 



2008-06-20 12:58 PM
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One more (from experience). What ever you do, do not be hung over when getting on the boat, even if you have a strong stomach, you may just find its weakness. Not a fun day at all. (and of course i was asked if i wanted to take anything and i said, oh, heavens no, i lived on a boat for 2 months, i'll be fine...really ate those words).
2008-06-20 1:15 PM
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My aunt swears by the behind the ear patches. I haven't tried them yet. When I was in Fiji they recommend fresh papaya to settle the stomach. It works, but I get sick every time I eat papaya now because I associate them with naseau
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