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Travel => Cruising and Boating => Topic started by: phlatlanders on February 14, 2011, 07:42:06 PM

Title: cruising question, what do you do for seasickness?
Post by: phlatlanders on February 14, 2011, 07:42:06 PM

I plan to drink dark rum!  :drink:
The missus is concerned and is wondering if the  bracelets, thingies behind the ear, or gravol work. Any experiences and recommendations?  Thnx in advance. 

Title: Re: cruising question, what do you do for seasickness?
Post by: Pacific State 808 on February 15, 2011, 04:03:16 AM

I would recommend Gravol. I spend 10 days at a time on a dive boat 24/7, not the biggest of boats so you can feel the motion in the slightest of swells,  but Gravol works really well for me.....takes away the feeling of wanting to throw up !

Title: Re: cruising question, what do you do for seasickness?
Post by: FredTracie on February 15, 2011, 08:17:20 AM

Try to get non drowsy Bonnimine (sp) I know it is available over the counter in the states and available on board your cruise ship. We took 1 in the morning and 1 at night and never had a problem and I am very susceptable to sea sickness, can't even watch a 3-D film, or when diving, just had to get in the water ASAP, then all was OK until the ride back! :tard:

    Fred

Title: Re: cruising question, what do you do for seasickness?
Post by: Gambitt on February 15, 2011, 08:49:41 AM

My Favourite TV Show "MythBusters" did an entire episode on seasickness.

They found that that wristbands were totally useless.  The only thing they found that worked (non-pharmaceutical) was Ginger pills, available at health food shops.

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Seasickness can be cured by taking a ginger pill.

confirmed

Both Adam and Grant made it through their spin-chair sessions without feeling ill.

Seasickness can be cured by using magnetized arm bands.

busted

The arm bands had no effect on Adam or Grant. Some celebrities like Barry Manilow claim they work; they nonetheless do not operate on any valid scientific principles.

http://mythbustersresults.com/episode43

If you've ever seen the show, you'll know how easily Adam gets sick on boats; so there must be something to it?  :ROFL: :ROFL:

Title: Re: cruising question, what do you do for seasickness?
Post by: phlatlanders on February 15, 2011, 01:37:54 PM

All good stuff - thanks.  :icon_thumright: I think the missus will be getting over-the-counter "Bonine" and ginger pills.

Ginger is good stuff, especially in stir fries!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: cruising question, what do you do for seasickness?
Post by: FredTracie on February 15, 2011, 05:24:16 PM

   "Ginger is good stuff, especially in stir fries"!  :thumbsup:

 Phlatlanders you are absolutely correct but remember to take the Bonnie so the missus will enjoy the stir fry only in one direction...going down!  :grin: