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How to Avoid Sea Sickness

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Use scopolamine patches or meclizine as preventive medication [5:6][4:6].
Ginger (candied, fresh, or in beverages) can help alleviate symptoms [2:1][4:1].
Stay hydrated, eat lightly, and keep your eyes on the horizon [3:5][5:1].

Preventive Medications

Scopolamine patches are frequently recommended for their effectiveness in preventing sea sickness. They should be applied the night before the trip for best results [5:1][2:6]. Meclizine is another option that some users have found helpful [4:6]. It's important to consult with a healthcare provider to ensure these medications are suitable for you, especially since scopolamine can cause side effects like blurry vision [5:11].

Natural Remedies

Ginger is a popular natural remedy for sea sickness. It can be consumed in various forms such as candied ginger, ginger beer, or fresh ginger added to water [2:1][4:1]. Green apples are also mentioned as an old sailor's trick for combating nausea [5:7].

Behavioral Tips

Staying on deck in fresh air and keeping your eyes on the horizon are crucial behavioral strategies to prevent sea sickness [3:2]. Avoid going below deck and try not to focus on close-up tasks like looking at your phone or tying knots [2:1]. Maintaining hydration and eating a light meal before heading out can also help [3:5].

Lifestyle Considerations

Avoid alcohol and ensure you get plenty of sleep before your trip [1:3]. Being well-rested and having a full stomach can make you less susceptible to sea sickness [1:3]. If possible, stay engaged with activities on the boat, as focusing on fishing or other tasks can distract from feelings of nausea [2:2][3:7].

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Relief bands have been noted to provide significant relief for some individuals [5:4]. These wearable devices use neuromodulation to reduce nausea and are worth considering if traditional methods don't work for you.

Overall, it's essential to find what combination of methods works best for you, as sea sickness remedies can vary greatly in effectiveness from person to person.

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How to Avoid Sea Sickness

Posted by Natural_Educator_794 · in r/saltwaterfishing · 1 year ago

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After a long morning hanging over the rail, losing our breakfast, the Captain told us the best way to stop seasickness is to prevent it before it comes with a few proven remedies that are known in the Industry one of them was the Fisherman’s Cure. How do you avoid seasickness?

How do you avoid seasickness?

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cleanuprequired1970 · 1 year ago

Bromine, scopolamine and dramanine work for some people and don't for others. I have found for people that come fishing with me that it works much better if you start the meds the day before you go offshore.

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GeneralBurg · 1 year ago

100% agree, they are worthless day-of. Night before is the only way to take them with any purpose.

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gniwlE · 1 year ago

As a charter captain, I see this a lot. The key, in my experience, is to understand that anything that weakens your body is going to make you more susceptible to seasickness. That includes being tired, hungover, cold, hungry... etc.

With this in mind, I tell my charter customers in preparation for the trip:

Get plenty of sleep, don't stay up late the night before your trip.
Eat normally. Don't skip breakfast, but make it a good one. And bring stuff to eat on the boat (unless snacks are provided).
Drink plenty of water, and limit your alcohol intake the night before. Once you're out there, a beer or two won't hurt... and one ice-cold beer can actually be nice on the stomach.
Dress for the weather. Bring appropriate gear. I'll advise the day or so before the trip, and you should listen to that advice. Even on a hot summer day, an hour of rain can knock your core temperature down enough to be really chilled. That is always the begining of the end.

I also strongly recommend a dose of seasick medication, starting the night before the trip, then another dose an hour or so before we leave the dock. With most seasick meds, if you wait until you're already feeling bad, it's probably too late. There are prescription meds too, but I'm not a doctor and can't tell you how to take those.

On the boat, I keep a supply of ginger hard candies. They can be amazingly useful for mild seasick symptoms... if you catch them when they first start. Same goes for cold ginger ale. I sometimes also pack a bunch of sliced pineapple and fresh ginger. It really soothes the stomach... but only if you get it before you're too far gone.

See the recurrent theme?

Most people are embarrassed to tell me they're not feeling well until they're already sick. Don't do that! It's nothing to be ashamed of, and I can promise you're not the first person to feel a bit green on this deck. And, once you're sick, there's only one thing for it.. be sick. I can't really help you at that point.

But if you let me know as soon as you start to feel it, there are some things I can try to do, like turning the boat to get more breeze on the deck, changing to a different kind of fishing (e.g. fast trolling instead of bottom fishing), or running with the swell to smooth out the ride.

Sometimes upchucking once over the rail solves it, but a lot of people stay sick until the boat stops rocking. I have had to cut several trips short because the customers couldn't stand it anymore... and while I have empathy, I will have to charge the full price of the trip.

Some people will never get over it, even with prescription medications (my mom and brother are examples). But with a little care and planning, most people can avoid seasickness and have a great day on the water.

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dwsu · 1 year ago

Only Bonine works for me

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Quirky-Mode8676 · 1 year ago

So much good info here

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TragicSemiautomatic · 1 year ago

I did the opposite of an all of this, and I paid through the nose, literally.

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El_Capeetann · 1 year ago

Great post.

Most people are embarrassed to tell me they're not feeling well until they're already sick. Don't do that! It's nothing to be ashamed of, and I can promise you're not the first person to feel a bit green on this deck. And, once you're sick, there's only one thing for it.. be sick. I can't really help you at that point.

This is so key. Starting to get froggy doesn't necessarily mean the trip is over. I can do multiple things to get you feeling better but if someone waits and tries to tough it out there's little, save for flat ground, that will fix seasickness. I've run inshore numerous times when I've had someone start getting sick and the run back alone often changes how they feel. Flat water is usually all it takes to solve the issue.

That said, sometimes people talk themselves into getting sick. If you focus on how you're getting sick, or because you've gotten sick before so it's going to happen this time, you're probably going to get sick. If you change that pre-conditioning and focus on the fact that you're doing something you don't do often and having a great time it can and does help. Enjoy the experience.

Also, I can't tell you how many times I've heard "I've fished Lake (Erie, Ontario, Michigan, etc) I can handle the ocean". Those people more often than not are the first to get sick the second a gust of wind blows. If you're not on the water a lot there's a decent chance eight hours of waves, even a light chop, might get you sick. Popping a dramamine or bonine the the night before the trip and one an hour before the trip can definitely work wonders. You're out of your element, listen to your crew when they tell you how to prepare. It very well could save your trip.

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Fishmonger4642 · 1 year ago

Stare at the horizon. Stay out of the cabin. Differently do not go into the engine room. I’ve seen the most hardened salty dogs loose it below deck. Good luck.

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Franken_beans · 1 year ago

This is what has worked best for me.

On the way out, keep an eye on the shore and take REALLY deep breaths. Keep doing this. It's gotten me out of the woods when I've felt it come on, but you've got to be on top of it from the start.

Do NOT go into the galley no matter what - at least until you're confident you've passed the barf horizon.

Once I feel solid, I have a couple beers and it's all good.

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SimpleVolume4065 · 1 year ago

I know this works for me, maybe not for everybody. I get in the boat with a completely empty stomach, not even coffee. Then as the morning goes on I can costume pretty much anything, including fresh caught seviche.

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R00t240 · 1 year ago

Went on a whale watch in tenth grade and the waves were huge rollers. Most everyone on the boat was throwing up for most of the trip except myself and my four friends who’d taken lsd first thing in the morning.

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GeneralBurg · 1 year ago

I’ll have to recommend this to my mom

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8 HR Deep Sea Fishing Trip Coming Up - How to avoid sickness?

Posted by xXBleedOrangeXx · in r/Fishing · 3 months ago

Going on my first deep sea fishing trip here in next two weeks and I’ve had experiences on regular boats of getting motion sickness. I’ve been reading into it, and will be taking Bonine the night before and the morning of.

Just to make sure I enjoy the entire trip, can I pair the bonine with a sea sickness patch or would that make me too drowsy?

Any other tips for avoiding sickness the day of?

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ham_cheese_4564 · 3 months ago

I’ve been in several charters where someone was seasick, but once the fish started biting, they were cured!

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xXBleedOrangeXx · OP · 3 months ago

That's what I am betting on the most. Once the fun starts happening I focus on that and time flies past

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dweezilMcCheezil · 3 months ago

Dont go below deck. Don't eat a lot before you go out, and for the love of god, toss over the side, not in the boat.

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Terrapene90 · 3 months ago

Yup made that mistake twice. First time I was hungover from night before and vomitted in the water and a giant school of mackerel came up to feast on it. Beautiful sight to behold.

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Doc4216 · 3 months ago

Also, don’t go hungover

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I_cant_hear_you_27 · 3 months ago

Candied Ginger and Ginger beer. Not ginger ale. As a fellow motion sickness sufferer, this has helped me sosoooooo many times.

Also, stay at the back of the boat as much as possible.

Keep your eyes on the horizon.

Do not go below deck; unless you have to for safety reasons.

Don’t look or focus on this close up for very long….aka looking at your phone, tying knots, untangling lines.

Edit: and one final key, pray they have a “SeaKeeper” unit on the boat.

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clear831 · 3 months ago

I have seen demos of the sea keeper, I wonder how well they really work for people that get sea sick

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Started_WIth_NADA · 3 months ago

Start taking non-drowsy Dramamine once a day 2-3 days before the trip. Stay hydrated and make sure you eat a light meal before heading out.

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somewheremaybethere · 3 months ago

Scopolamine patch. It works.

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Live_Positive · 3 months ago

THIS! I’ve struggled with seasickness and the over the counter patches/dramamine never worked. I did the online Amazon Rx consultation for Scopolamine, got the patches within a few days. Haven’t had seasickness with them yet! Just make sure you put it on before you go to bed the night before you go on the water.

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xXBleedOrangeXx · OP · 3 months ago

You only used the scopolamine patch? Nothing else?

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nick_the_builder · 3 months ago

Careful. My wife took this on a cruise. After day two she started having blurry vision.

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Will you get seasick when sea fishing?And how uncomfortable can seasickness be?

Posted by William-Dorn · in r/FishingAustralia · 7 days ago

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Hello_Work_IT_Dept · 7 days ago

Kwells will save you.

Sea sickness can vary from oh that kinda sucked to literally 2 weeks of hell depending on the person.

Just keep your eyes off the water, look at the horizon if you start feeling it.

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thehomelesstree · 7 days ago

This is the best advice - stay on deck in the fresh air and look at the horizon.

I’ve been out fishing with people who are fine on the trip out but as soon as you get to the spot and go through the exhaust of the motor and then they are sick for the day

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No-Mode6797 · 7 days ago

100% kwells. If you're unsure pop one the night before and then another that morning.

If you don't have any before the trip, just pack some and pop them if you need to. They can take an hour or two to kick in though.

Ginger helps too.

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Vesper-Martinis · 7 days ago

I had the worst experience with sea sickness once, I’ll never forget it. Is there anyone who kwells didn’t work for? I would love to try again but it’s been 15 years and I’m still scared.

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Bubbly-University-94 · 4 days ago

This is the trick to kwells…. No point waiting till you are out there- night before and then again in the morning

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soksatss · 7 days ago

Been sea sick every time I've been on a boat in the ocean, while moving im fine. As soon as the boat is slowly rocking it begins.

Half an hour in to no movement the sickness starts, its very unpleasant and it takes a while for it to go away.

In saying that, ive tried going out consistently to get over it, I've tried all the tricks and medications. And I will continue to try again in the future haha.

Its Worth finding out, best of luck

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wildboat · 7 days ago

Im really bad with it but i have solved the puzzle.

I eat one of ET’s double strength motion sickness tabs half an hour before i launch the boat and then every 5.5 hours after that. I make sure i have a belly full of food before i do so then eat hydrating non dairy food when im out there. Since doing this i havent been sick once.

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WillingnessFun2907 · 7 days ago

I did once. Threw up a pie I had for lunch. Dropped my line through the burleigh and. hooked a sweet trevally. Was not sick after that

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Liftweightfren · 7 days ago

It’s bad once you get it as it often doesn’t go away till a bit after you get to land.

Usually if you’re vomiting then you feel better after spewing, not so with sea sickness. Vomiting gives you no relief from the nausea

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Fluffy_Dragonfly6248 · 4 days ago

Wow, I thought it was just me. Getting back on land is a matter of urgency

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Free_Farm_7736 · 7 days ago

Instantly cured by rubbing your back on a streetlamp

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Free_Farm_7736 · 7 days ago

Instantly cured by rubbing your back on a streetlamp

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How to stop getting seasick?

Posted by PoopaScoopaFTW · in r/Fishing · 5 years ago

Hey everyone,

My dad gets extremely seasick whenever he goes out, or used to since he hasn’t been in awhile. Recently he’s been talking about going fishing on the offshore reefs near us and I love the idea and can tell he would like to, but is discouraged due to the fact he might puke his guts out again. Now funnily enough, he has a bachelors in marine biology and has been offshore countless times, but still got seasick.

He has tried everything from Dramamine to a suppository. Now since this was 20ish years ago since he was last out, has any new drugs, or treatments came out since then that may be able to help? Or do you guys know of any techniques that he could try to help get over the sea sickness he gets?

Thanks again!

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hazn087 · 5 years ago

Fresh ginger. Me whole family gets sea sick. Everytime we go on lake Michigan we always have some with us. Helps everytime.

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PoopaScoopaFTW · OP · 5 years ago

Ginger seems to be the answer here, hopefully he tried that before it got to the suppository lol

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ratmazter · 5 years ago

Yup have done fresh ginger crushed, add to water with bit of lemon and honey for flavor. Keep sipping periodically throughout trip. Works very well for me on many boating trips and kayaking (when there's sudden 12-16 mph winds). Also keep eyes on horizon and don't move head too often when speaking to people.

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DarcizzleOffshore · 5 years ago

I actually have an old terrible video on this but there are lots of things. Don't drink alcohol the night before, do eat some bfast, take your dramamine or other aid like patch or ginger, some think the wrist bands help. Never go into the hold for the bathroom. LOOK AT THE HORIZON. If you gonna start looking down ur gonna have a problem. Keep boat moving.

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broccoli_rob44 · 5 years ago

I've done dramamine, ginger etc. Honestly the only thing that is a sure thing is prescription scopolamine patches. Annoying because it isn't OTC but I used to get nauseous in the Bay and with a patch on can go 70+ miles offshore without feeling a thing. Miracle patch!

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PoopaScoopaFTW · OP · 5 years ago

Hey guys, thanks for all the advice. Apparently he’s tried all of these before and they never worked. He said as long as he drives the boat he’s fine, so we may just have to see if he can sit next to the charter captain lol

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DuckLadyTrumpeter · 5 years ago

meclazine or scopolamine.

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What are your foolproof sea sickness remedies?

Posted by Jumpy_Preference_425 · in r/boating · 1 month ago

I have never lasted longer than 5 minutes on a boat and also deal with motion sickness if in a car for too long. Motion sickness medication works in cars but I’ve never tried a sea sickness medication that worked. Haven’t attempted to go on a boat in at least 10 years cause of this. My boyfriend is planning to go on a boat dinning experience for our anniversary in September and I need something to make this plausible. What recommendations do y’all suggest?

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theferriswheel · 1 month ago

Ask your doctor for a scopolamine patch and a few zofran. Other than that I’d go with the other commenter’s idea of not planning a boat dinner. If your boyfriend knows you get seasick, that shouldn’t even be something on his radar to plan.

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WhetherWitch · 1 month ago

Reliefbands. Best $150 I’ve ever spent. Went from feeling very nauseous every time I stepped on my boat to being totally fine.

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448977 · 1 month ago

This! Was on a 3 day deep sea fishing trip. My bother got really seasick including barfing as we were leaving the harbor.. My friend had a spare band and let him use it. Within about 3 hours, seasickness gone for the rest of the trip.

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NeverBirdie · 1 month ago

I keep one on my boat. My wife and daughter will fight over it sometimes if it’s rough and we’re fishing.

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WhetherWitch · 1 month ago

Yep, it’s freaking amazing and we don’t step foot on our boat without turning them on.

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Angry_Sparrow · 1 month ago

Your boyfriend needs to change his plans.

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ADisposableRedShirt · 1 month ago

This. My wife gets seasick even on big cruise ships. We once went out on a romantic dinner cruise in Hawaii (Chartered a 40' catamaran) because she thought she would be OK for a few hours. Wrong! She was miserable and it ruined my ability to enjoy the ride for obvious reasons. Instead of a nice romantic cruise, we had a miserable experience until we got her back to dry land.

An hour after getting back she recovered enough to become hungry. We had Taco Bell because it was the only thing we could find in time to get back to our kids who were with a sitter. I spent thousands so we could wind up at Taco Bell!

The irony is I own boats that she has gone out on with me. The difference is that they are on a lake where it is much more calm and not prone to "rolling". Even then she mostly stayed home while I took off with the kids for a weekend getaway.

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Professional_Read413 · 1 month ago

Scopolamine patch is the best.

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tojmes · 1 month ago

Correct answer

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Sufficient-Day-1183 · 1 month ago

This. I grew up in a fishing family, and was always green all day. Now I fish in the ocean a few times a month.

For me: Dramamine doesn’t work and makes you a zombie. Bonine doesn’t work. Relief bands don’t work.

Scopolamine patches are the ONLY thing that works for me, and that’s only about 95% of the time. Even with that percentage, it’s changed my life.

Pro tips: To avoid the 5% of times it doesn’t work -Eyes on the horizon whenever you can. This can be tough on a dinner cruise, but just try to look out the window periodically. -Patch takes a few hours to work. I put mine on the night before. If you wake up with it working, you feel less of the side effects. They work for 3 days. Would suggest the night before for you as well even with a dinner event. If you do the day of, make sure it’s 6+ hours ahead. -Avoid alcohol if possible -Eat really basic carby foods the day before (rice, bread, etc). Avoid heavy/greasy stuff. -Call your primary care physician and see if they can prescribe it over the phone. Could speed up the process of getting them, as they are not available over the counter.

Good luck!

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AcheronTears · 1 month ago

Honestly, one I've never seen mentioned but old sailors use it all the time. Green apples.

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barbaq24 · 1 month ago

Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after you apply it and after you inadvertently touch it or you may get blurry vision if you touch your eye. Ask me how I know.

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Best recommendations for combating seasickness

Posted by PresentCamel7434 · in r/Cruise · 1 month ago

Hi! Currently on a 7 day cruise and battling some serious motion sickness/seasickness. It’s only the second day and it’s been rough. What are some tips/tricks that could help me through this? I’ve got some ginger supplements for motion sickness but I’m thinking I need some other options as well. So far the first day I was fine, but today in particular has been a battle

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A_711_Hotdog · 1 month ago

Bonine. Works better than the patches in my opinion and lasts roughly 12 hours. I don't travel without it.

The ship store or doctor should have it. Doctor may be a heavy cost, so check the store or guest services first

Edit * Also, enjoy the rest of your cruise!

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skiddles521 · 1 month ago

Another vote for Bonine here! I take 1 every 12 hours on cruises and haven’t had any issues so far. Bonus that it doesn’t make me drowsy.

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shiningonthesea · 1 month ago

also non-drowsy dramamine has been great for me

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jmmaxus · 1 month ago

If you opted for the cruise travel insurance the doc it may be fully covered.

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crazydisneycatlady · 1 month ago

Green apples. Guest Services almost certainly has complimentary seasickness meds.

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GrassJumpy59 · 1 month ago

I second green apples! Sprinkle with a little salt if you can. I had major sea sickness on my first cruise years ago and the staff told me this tip. It's been my go-to ever since.

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abqkjh · 1 month ago

Worked for me as well. I didn't see them on the buffet, so I asked and they brought me several.

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Everstone311 · 1 month ago

Dramamine and smelling cut lemons (they can cause heartburn or vomiting due to the acid, so don’t ingest them).

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tybeelucy22 · 1 month ago

Where are you in the world? Hit up a pharmacy for motion sickness meds.

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PresentCamel7434 · OP · 1 month ago

We’re heading to Bermuda, so far day 3 was starting to treat me better till it wasn’t

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tybeelucy22 · 1 month ago

Oh no. Hope you got some relief.

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FrontLow5303 · 1 month ago

Bonine

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Tips for dealing with sea sickness?

Posted by Flrwinn · in r/Cruise · 2 years ago

Hi all, I apologize if this isn’t the right place for this question.

I was hoping for some tips on dealing with chronic sea sickness. My wife is currently on a cruise and has expressed she wished I was there. I’ve always avoided them because of how easily I get sea sick - but for her I’d like to try! Thank you for your help :)

Extra info:

I grew up on an island where the only way to get to the mainland was by boat. Sadly after over a decade I never got used to it.
“You won’t even feel it” is the unfortunate siren song that lures me in. Somehow I always seem to get sick. It really is odd.

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mermaiddolphin · 2 years ago

I do Dramamine. They make a non-drowsy version now. I start taking them the day before I leave so it’s in my system by the time I step on the boat.

Have never had an issue since doing this, even in some nasty seas

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phedrebeth · 2 years ago

Same, I take Meclizine before bed the night before the cruise, and then take it every night before bed during the cruise.

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[deleted] · 2 years ago

Yup, generic Meclizine, Bonine, and Dramamine Less Drowsy are all the same thing.

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rareogre83 · 2 years ago

Happy cake day

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NanaJan64 · 2 years ago

Scopalamine patches. They last for four days. Put one on before bed either the night before the cruise of the first night of and then day four put another patch on at night. They work beautifully

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Rannelbrad · 2 years ago

Scopolamine patches, pharmaceutical ginger extract, Dramamine, meclizine, and a plethora of other prescription and OTC motion sickness medications. There is no reason that this should be an issue for anyone anymore.

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xlxoxo · 2 years ago

Tips...

look for a larger ship. Princess Royal class and NCL Breakaway Plus class ships are incredibly stable in rough waters
look for a cabin closest to the center of the ship. Aft cabins are popular, but they get a lot of up/down motion.
look for an itinerary that sails in protected waters whenever possible

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sbucks2121 · 2 years ago

I won't tell you that you won't feel it, but I can tell you that the motion is much more gentle than other ferries or deep sea fishing boats. Unless you get bad weather, you will experience more of a soft movement back and forth.

To help, book a room in the middle of the ship. It generally has the least amount of movement.

Also, get the patch to wear behind your ear and wear it 24-48 hours before boarding. Just know that you can't touch it, then touch your face/eyes. It can cause blurred vision if you rub your eyes. Take drammimine with you for extra coverage. You will need an rx from your dr for the patch, but it is the best treatment for motion sickness.

If you get on the boat and experience nausea, ask the dining room or food service areas for green apples. Cut the apple and slowly eat it with the skin. There is something in the skin that helps settle your stomach. Tums and alcaseltzer also work amazing. I also recommend taking something called preggie pops. They are ginger candies that pregnant women use to control nausea from morning sickness. They are all natural and dont have any hormones/medicines in them. You can get them off of Amazon.

Lastly, take a small portable fan. When I get warm due to nausea, I find it helps to sit in front of the fan for a few minutes.

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Flrwinn · OP · 2 years ago

Wow thank you for all of this information I really appreciate it. Feeling a bit better about it

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sbucks2121 · 2 years ago

Im glad. Don't hesitate to message me if you have other questions. Happy cruising!

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Dealing with sea sickness tips

Posted by w7hyu · in r/biology · 5 years ago

I just had an interview to be a fisheries observer and it went incredibly well. I really am pushing myself to do it because I need the experience desperately to jump start a career in science (I'm a recent grad). My only major concern is sea sickness. I know there is patches that exist and to look out into the horizon but do any of you have other tips or medications to try? I don't even know if I get seasick but because of covid I can't go out on the test boat trip they take you on so I'm just anticipating.

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coripat · 5 years ago

I got this tip from a marine biology professor and avid fisherman: Bonin (or the generic) take one the night before, one the morning of, and about an hour before getting on the boat. The idea is that it is in your system before motion sickness can set in.

I've used this truck many times. I also find food in my stomach helps and staying hydrated.

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bioboyreborn · 5 years ago

i think it's not about look out into the horizon and more to stay in open deck. if you look from below the deck to the horizon it will still make you seasick. for me if you go inside, if you're not sleeping it has possibility of seasickness, i am not that affected but feel far better when i was in open air.

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hoonoo_ · 5 years ago

If the boat is rocking (as the waves pass), plant both feet and keep your head level (as if your head is steady to a single point in space), letting your body adjust through your legs. In other words, don’t let your head sway with the motion of the boat. This is more difficult if you need to hang on with your hands, because your instinct may be to steady your head and body by bracing your arms. Good luck!

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USNWoodWork · 5 years ago

I was in the navy and I’ve seen a guy with -5 years behind him and at least 5 years spent underway get seasick. I thought you became immune to it after awhile and mostly you do, but it’s not 100% immune I guess.

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TamedWinds · 5 years ago

This is fun but informative article about seasickness. Hope it will help you!

Seasickness and how to fight it

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Sea sickness currently on board, what to do?

Posted by AnnualMacaron335 · in r/dcl · 3 months ago

Hi everyone,

Currently on the treasure and have been hit today with some pretty hard sea sickness due to the weather and waves. I’m gluten intolerant, but have eaten equivalent bland/light food options for upset stomach which hasn’t been much. I haven’t watch much today because of it, and I skipped dinner to lay in bed and get some sleep.

I have a relief band, and have been using my zofran. I’ve only experienced this once fifteen years ago on another ship, so I am not sure what to do. Anything else I can be doing to get back on my feet to enjoy the rest of the cruise with my family?

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Silver_Trinity · 3 months ago

Ask for ginger ale and green apples the crew on the dream taught us that trick. if i remember correctly we had 30ft seas during a storm we couldnt avoid Also water makes it worse if you start to pound it

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horsebnw · 2 months ago

Crew on the Wonder taught me the green apples and ginger ale trick, too. I

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fiestaspurs · 3 months ago

Pretty sure there are free motion sickness meds right outside the medical facility. Saw that on one of two ships.

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Kitty_Fruit_2520 · 3 months ago

I tried to tell my mom this, but she bought some anyways. 🤦‍♀️

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Most-Blackberry-9806 · 3 months ago

Always bring your own so you know exactly what brand and dose. There are variations- drowsy, non drowsy, ginger only, actual meds. Taking random meds from a bowl outside the infirmary should be a last resort in an emergency not a planned way of medicating.

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Cre8tiv125 · 3 months ago

Seek help, they have it on hand. Don’t beat urself up about this, it’ll pass. Lots of crazy weather out there which is likely the cause. I think Not eating is not going to help you and as one with a myriad of gastro issues, I get it! Stay hydrated with water or clear soups/broths ( ask!). Don’t feel bad about seeking help. Ginger helps too! Hope ur feeling better very soon!

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Kitty_Fruit_2520 · 3 months ago

I personally would’ve still gone to dinner just to try to feel better. ❤️‍🩹

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HonoluluLongBeach · 3 months ago

Tell your room steward.

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Crissup · 3 months ago

Make sure you are somewhere that you can see the horizon. The rocking messes with your equilibrium, but if you can visually see the horizon with the waves coming in, it helps your brain compensate.

When we sailed LA to Hawaii on the Wonder, first day out was pretty bad. We had an inside stateroom and my wife got pretty sick. I got her up to the atrium and had her sit near one of the big port hole windows and she started feeling better very quickly.

Learned that trick years ago boating on Lake Michigan.

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thecauseandtheeffect · 3 months ago

This x 100

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Does ginger help with sea sickness?

Posted by RudyRoundHouse · in r/maritime · 3 months ago

If so am I allowed to bring it onboard? Or a ginger tea or something? Just until I get my sea legs(and stomach)

I’m guessing it’s not very good for your body to be on anti-nausea meds for a while

If anyone knows any other preventatives or remedies please let me know!

Edit: I’ve never been at sea, so I don’t know if I’ll get sea sick, but I’d rather be over prepared than underprepared

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lonegun · 3 months ago

Hi! Ships medic here (not a doctor, but a Paramedic offshore).

Ginger is fantastic for nausea and vomiting. It can be more effective than some prescription anti nausea medications.

Having ginger root aboard shouldn't be a problem. I'd suggest trying to find actual ginger root, but that may be harder to travel with. Ginger tea would also be good.

You should be able to get several medications over the counter, such as Dramamine peaches, or oral anti nausea meds.

If you are so inclined, your doctor should be able to prescribe Meclizine, or Scopolamine patches. Or possibly promethazine, compazine, or zofran.

If none of those are available. The thing I usually suggest is to go on deck and visualize the horizon, it helps to balance out the inner ear dysfunction from being off shore.

Antihistamines are also a good medication of choice such as Benadryl/diphenhydramine, or hydrazine, but those can make you drowsy.

If you do get seasick, and have a medic/doctor aboard. They should have a ready supply. Also, as difficult as it can be, stay hydrated and small sips of ginger ale to settle things down.

Good luck friend!

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CubistHamster · 3 months ago

I'm a sailor (2nd AE) that consistently gets seasick, and has just learned to deal with it. Couple things to add to your list, that might be helpful for anybody under your care:

Inhaling rubbing alcohol vapor. Apparently, this has been an ER nurse trick for a long time, but it's had some actual studies recently with good results. (Abstract here.) I've started carrying an aromatherapy inhaler with an alcohol soaked pad when we're in nasty weather. It's fairly short-lived, but it works almost instantly, and is quite effective for me.
Sound. This one is new and kind of speculative, but easy and safe to try. Apparently listening to a 100 hz. tone at fairly high volume for about a minute has shown promising results for preventing and alleviating motion sickness. More info here.

I downloaded a sample to my phone. I work on the Great Lakes, which are generally quite calm this time of year, so I haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but it would be pretty great if that worked as an alternative to drugs.

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IronicBeaver · 3 months ago

What about those motion sickness lollipops?

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lonegun · 3 months ago

I haven't heard of those. But they probably have some form of one or more of the above remedies for seasickness just in a different form.

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TKB-059 · 3 months ago

>hydrazine

I didn't know boilers got seasick.

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lonegun · 3 months ago

Fuck me ...spot on.

Hydroxyzine is what meant.

I'll blame drinking too much for the over site.

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toxicwastesu · 3 months ago

Sea sick patches-scopolamine

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seagoingcook · 3 months ago

Take motion sickness pills 2 days in advance, avoid greasy food and anything acidic (soda, candy, etc).

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sailorstew · 3 months ago

Considering ginger is a cooking ingredient I can't imagine it being banned. I used to have ginger biscuits when I got sea sick. Maybe it helped maybe it didn't but ginger is known to settle the stomach.

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RudyRoundHouse · OP · 3 months ago

Oh yes that’s right! I suppose it SHOULDN’T be banned..

Ginger biscuits!! I didn’t think of that! That’s a great idea thank you.

I’ll be smelling like ginger for months 😔

I’ll need to find some aren’t spicy though lol Or it’s like punishment

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Empty-Pain-9523 · 3 months ago

You can get the Dramamine brand “non drowsy formula” which is just ground ginger in capsules. It’s worked a treat for me in the couple instances I needed it.

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Flimsy-Gas921 · 3 months ago

you should be able to find ginger tablets. the pressure point bracelets work ok. saltines, ginger ale, no coffee

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How to avoid sea sickness

Here are some effective tips to avoid seasickness:

Choose the Right Spot: Stay in the middle of the boat where motion is less pronounced. If possible, stay on deck and focus on the horizon.
Ginger: Consuming ginger in the form of tea, candies, or capsules can help alleviate nausea.
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, as dehydration can worsen symptoms.
Eat Lightly: Opt for light, bland foods before and during your trip. Avoid heavy, greasy, or spicy meals.
Medication: Consider over-the-counter medications like meclizine (Dramamine) or scopolamine patches, which can be effective if taken before symptoms start.
Acupressure: Some people find relief through acupressure wristbands that apply pressure to specific points on the wrist.
Fresh Air: Get fresh air by staying outside or near an open window to help reduce feelings of nausea.
Limit Alcohol and Caffeine: These can dehydrate you and exacerbate symptoms, so it's best to avoid them before and during your trip.

Recommendation: If you're prone to seasickness, consider taking medication like Dramamine before your trip, as it can be more effective when taken in advance. Additionally, practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, can help manage anxiety related to seasickness.

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