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Seasickness
I've never, ever been seasick, even in seven foot seas off the coast of
North Carolina on board a merrily rolling North Carolina state ferry, or in my kayak in heavy chop out on Lake Champlain. That being said, next week I leave on my Alaska cruise and I'm told that the first night, going up the west side of Vancouver Island, is nototriously rough and that a lot of people who've said "I'm never never sick at sea" found out that there's always a first time. I personally am kind of looking forward to seeing what it feels like to be on a big ship while it rolls and pitches but just in case I do get the ol' mal de mer (or in case my wife does), I'm kind of curious what the current thinking is vis-a-vis preventative or therapeutic measures for seasickness. Thoughts? -- IFIIRZZSKOPGKXEAVOBMJKKVOLF 233 |
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On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:28:41 -0000, Jay Furr wrote:
I've never, ever been seasick, even in seven foot seas off the coast of North Carolina on board a merrily rolling North Carolina state ferry, or in my kayak in heavy chop out on Lake Champlain. That being said, next week I leave on my Alaska cruise and I'm told that the first night, going up the west side of Vancouver Island, is nototriously rough and that a lot of people who've said "I'm never never sick at sea" found out that there's always a first time. I personally am kind of looking forward to seeing what it feels like to be on a big ship while it rolls and pitches but just in case I do get the ol' mal de mer (or in case my wife does), I'm kind of curious what the current thinking is vis-a-vis preventative or therapeutic measures for seasickness. Thoughts? My wife says Dramamine works wonders (preventative). ....Never think that a handful of committed people can't change the world. In fact, it's the thing that usually has. |
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Jay Furr wrote: I've never, ever been seasick, even in seven foot seas off the coast of North Carolina on board a merrily rolling North Carolina state ferry, or in my kayak in heavy chop out on Lake Champlain. If you and your wife have not had problems under these circumstances, then it is most likely you will not have any on your cruise. I would get some ginger capsules and take them "if" you feel the beginning of a problem. Ginger in any form, capsules, ginger ale, ginger candy/cookies etc. are all very good for seasickness and you don't have to take any ahead of time, only if you start feeling sick. sue |
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What, never?
"I'm never never sick at sea" |
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"sherlock1" wrote in news:ZoNAi.92264$dI1.48549
@newsfe08.phx: What, never? "I'm never never sick at sea" No, never! -- IFIIRZZSKOPGKXEAVOBMJKKVOLF 233 |
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Jay,
All good suggestions here. However, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. As a precaution, my wife and I use Bonine. It's like Dramamine, but without as many side effects. Happy sailing, John Sisker, SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY® (714) 536-3850 or toll free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency No. 714.536.3850) www.shiptoshorecruise.com |
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On Aug 27, 10:28 pm, Jay Furr wrote:
I've never, ever been seasick, even in seven foot seas off the coast of North Carolina on board a merrily rolling North Carolina state ferry, or in my kayak in heavy chop out on Lake Champlain. That being said, next week I leave on my Alaska cruise and I'm told that the first night, going up the west side of Vancouver Island, is nototriously rough and that a lot of people who've said "I'm never never sick at sea" found out that there's always a first time. I personally am kind of looking forward to seeing what it feels like to be on a big ship while it rolls and pitches but just in case I do get the ol' mal de mer (or in case my wife does), I'm kind of curious what the current thinking is vis-a-vis preventative or therapeutic measures for seasickness. Thoughts? I've been on all kinds of small craft (canoes, ferries, motorboats, etc)....never got sick. Then I went on a one day cruise (out to int'l waters for gambling, back in).. I WAS SO DAMBED SICK. Couldn't walk up upright sick. World spinning around me sick. Watching people walk made me sick. Looking at food made me sick. Sorry; no advice---nothing worked for me..Dramamine, bourbon...nothing. Mrs Mookie ...wishing the best for you tho... |
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John Sisker wrote: Jay, All good suggestions here. However, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. As a precaution, my wife and I use Bonine. It's like Dramamine, but without as many side effects. Considering that Jay has never been seasick under some rough conditions, I would consider taking any medication ahead of time to be overkill. I don't like taking medicine that I don't need. From everything I have read here, Bonine is very helpful as long as you take it before you get seasick. sue - never been sea sick!! |
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"Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message ... John Sisker wrote: Jay, All good suggestions here. However, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. As a precaution, my wife and I use Bonine. It's like Dramamine, but without as many side effects. Considering that Jay has never been seasick under some rough conditions, I would consider taking any medication ahead of time to be overkill. I don't like taking medicine that I don't need. From everything I have read here, Bonine is very helpful as long as you take it before you get seasick. sue - never been sea sick!! This is good advice. One of the potential side effects of Bonine is nausea (go figure), which is exactly what it does to my wife. It also makes her sleepy ( and this is this non-drowsy formula). So in her case, an ounce of prevention is a pound of pain. -- Greg |
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