How to keep the scop patch on?

[baitedstorm]

She should try Scopace. Its the same medication but in a pill so she could take two at a time and you don't have to worry about it coming off.

How are the side effects with that? With the patch I get a terrible dry mouth and the worse is my eyes dialating (the patch contains an active ingerdient that we use to dialate patients eyes with and I seem to be sensitive to it).....



Also, are ya'll putting that little patch exactly behind the ear? There shouldn't be a hair issue back there. I've only ever loss it once and I'll use it sometimes for 4 dives in a day if the seas are wicked.. I know my husband did have an issue with losing his too. We swabbed the area down well then placed the patch on, and as long as he doesn't muck with it, it stays on...

 

[outlawaggie]

For me the dry mouth was MUCH better with the pill. I've never had a problem with my eyes so I can't say. The only side effect I found is that it caused mild stomach cramps right after i take it but they only lasted 15 minutes or so and they were not bothersome enough to interfere with my diving or anything.

 

[baitedstorm]

For me the dry mouth was MUCH better with the pill. I've never had a problem with my eyes so I can't say. The only side effect I found is that it caused mild stomach cramps right after i take it but they only lasted 15 minutes or so and they were not bothersome enough to interfere with my diving or anything.

Thanks for the info, I'll have to give it a try

 

[dzstr]

I did put the patch on the night before the first dive. It does not take much for me to get sick at all. The seas were 2-3' that day and the patch didnt take care of all of my problems. I did seem to not get as sick...but still threw up some. Will have to try cleaning the application site with more than just soap and water next time.

 

[outlawaggie]

Thanks for the info, I'll have to give it a try

Let me know how it works for you.

 

[Lexy]

I put a waterproof, translucent bandaid smack dab right on top of the patch. The bandaid stays put with no problems. I put it on the night before and leave it alone - no touching, fussing, messin' with the patch, etc.

I'm like a lot of the divers who posted on this thread - get sea sick SUPER easy... a little 1'-2' chop and I'm in sea sickness hell. I was so sick, I didn't think I'd make it through the O/W cert dives. Now, I don't dive without the patch on. I've tried Bonine, taking the tablets 2 days in advance with absolutely no luck. The patch seems to be the only sure fire way I can avoid sea sickness.

I hope the Bandaid trick works for you too! Happy diving!

 

[Sideband]

Has anyone suggested staples yet?... Hot glue?... An intricate series of ropes and pulleys designed mostly for pain but modifyable to our purpose?... Velcro?

Joe

 

[ranger]

Like everyone says, cleanliness is so important for it to stick. I always wash behind my ear with alcohol proir to putting it on. I never dive without it, as I am the poster child for seasickness. I hold the record on the Dixie Diver for volume and distance. I put the patch on the night before, but I cut it in half, because if I don't, I have the drymouth so bad the next AM that I am miserable. If the seas are real rough, I put the other half on. This works for me, without the side effects of wearing the entire patch. Several of you have mentioned using a bandaid to hold the patch on....I can't beleive no one has mentioned duct tape!!!!!! We used duct tape in Belize a couple of years ago on our feet and toes after getting blisters from high current swimming. It works great and its a great conversation starter in airports.