Seasickness

[tangfish]

Does anyone know whether or not the electrical stimulus apparatus works for releif/prevention of seasickness? I've tried the patch and had horrible withdrawl symptoms, meclizine works sometimes, but not all the time. The pressure point wristbands hardly do anything at all. Please help!

 

[Otter]

The only thing I have heard is that after spending the $150, you feel very ill.

 

[tangfish]

hahahaha, I appreciate the opinion!

 

[gkndivebum]

Have you tried ginger tablets? My wife likes them and says that they work for her.
(I'm very fortunate in that I've never gotten sea sick -- it looks like
it's a positively
miserable experience, though).

 

[sharkbaitDAN]

I heard from some people at DAN who tried them, they said they worked. I believe they are approved by the FDA, for all that's worth.

 

[tangfish]

I've never tried them, what size (mg) tablets are recommended? Thanks for the tip!

 

[Bayou Platypus]

According to this article on the Diver's Alert Network, "Ginger has been found to reduce electrical activity in the stomach, reducing contractions and thereby the nausea. A study conducted at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor proved ginger's effectiveness in relieving motion sickness symptoms. Ginger appears to be an effective herbal alternative to the medications ... take 1 gram of ginger orally, followed by eating gingersnaps, drinking ginger ale or candied ginger."

 

[Mako Mark]

the only true way to reduce sea sickness is to lean against a brick wall.

unfortunately, most people suffering from the malady at the time, do not appreciate this piece of advice.

 

[tangfish]

next time we go diving can you remember to bring me a spare brick wall please?