[djchaser]

Just got done watching Myth Buster's and they looked at sea sickness remidies.There best remidy was ginger pills.They tried the pressure band,electronic wrist band,and over the counter perscription.So throw a bottle in the glove box for those peope who cant take the motion of the ocean.

 

[Ducks4jimm]

Interesting subject (seasickness) that's not talked about too much (except with whatever creature may be swimming by the side at the time).
Observation has led me to believe there are 3 categories that seem to cover everybody:
1) Never get sick regardless of personal or ocean condition.
2) OK with a patch, pill, or other remedy, but if too much partying, sleeplessness, or weather takes place, all bets are off.
3) Get sick looking at the water.

Most folks appear to fall in category 2. Personal research has led me to believe that too much party or too much time spent not sleeping are the main reasons why those groups get sick. Besides the obvious advice, any suggestions?

 

[Ride Red]

djchaser forgot to mention another part of that show. They gave their 2 subjects a placebo. One got sick, the other didn't. :shrug:

 

[San Anita]

I used to have a major seasickeskness issue.
Now I have on board a few boxes of ginger snaps to munch on when I feel a little quizey. Espically after clearing tangled fish lines. Also chew a couple Bonine tabs in the AM before going out. The 3 major things I think not to do the Night/Morning before is:
1) Dont eat out at a greasy spoon.(keep meals bland)
2) Of course keep alcohol to a minimum (Save it for the carking station after the trip).
3) Get a good nights sleep.
The trips we take a lot of the time turn into a lifetime experience and its worth a little prep time and thought to ensure enjoyment.
:twocents:

 

[Bendman]

Over the years we have discussed this issue many, many times. If my other computer will cooperate and let me turn it on I have several old threads book marked on this subject.

Ginger does work awesome! I’ve never been seasick but my wife is really good at it. What I do for her is have her take a Bonine the night before then two ginger pills in the morning. Then more through the day as needed. There has been several studies done on the effectiveness of Ginger and in every one Ginger has proved as effective or better than the leading seasick pills.

Another thing that works like a miracle is alcohol swabs. If someone is starting to feel sick have them open a little swab packet and smell the alcohol. It will instantaneously stop the nausea. I’ve had that keep many people from turning green and it has even turned some people back around.

 

[Metal Manipulator]

Thanks Bendman I gotta give that a try.

 

[Bendman]

KUJO'S "More on Seasickness" thread


"Seasick Prevention/Cure?"

 

[Hooked on Fish]

A sincere thanks for bringing this up. I've stayed away from big water for years because I'm one of those in the #2 category. What is Bonine and where do you get it? I assume at the pharmacy???? I've used dramamine but it puts me to sleep.

Again, thanks for throwing this out.

 

[Onokai]

After many many years on the water and liveaboard dive vessels for 25 years. The thing I have seen works the best for folks is the Tranaderm scope patch. -Its perscription and it works. You wear it behind your ear and its good for many days. Mark

 

[Wang]

I used to get sick everytime I went out, but haven't been in the last 10 years or so. I avoid it by not drinking too much alcohol the night before, get some sleep and eat a light breakfast of some toast or a muffin and thats all. Once I'm out at sea for awhile I can eat and drink whatever.

I like the alcohol swab trip and will grab a few when I get out next time.

 

[Bendman]

The Transderm scop patch works well for many people. Bonine is a motion sickness pill that is available at pretty much any drug or grocery store. The active ingredient in Bonine is Meclizine. When I was a kid my family swore by bonine because it didn’t make you tired. Well when I got older and decided that I had better start taking something I found out that was a bunch of bologna . In the middle of a halibut drift I awoke to find every person on board fast asleep. I’m pretty sure that Dramamine II is the same exact thing as Bonine.

The problem that my wife has and many other people have with the scop patch and the other popular motion sickness pills is that the drug itself makes her sick. The drug will stay in you system for quite some time so I found that by taking one the night before not only helps you sleep good but it allows you to sleep through the “sickness” reaction that she had with the drug. What I personally have always done and still do to this day is if I start to feel my stomach turn over I drink a beer. It has never failed me. But if your prone to sickness don’t throw caution to the wind just because you have a sixer on the boat.

 

[Seelicious]

Western Outdoors has an article in this months issue on seasickness.

Scopalomine (sp) in either the patch or pill form works consistantly. They say the pill is better for controlling dosage...the patch absorbs differently depending on the individual and skin type.

There is another variety of the this pill with an "upper" in it to help offset the side effects.

 

[Crustycritter]

I have to agree with the go light on the food the night before. This whole thing reminds me of my worst experience. We had went the Sizzler the night before I was to take 7 other guys out to the Ranch and I mistakenly decided to do the all you can eat shrimp :food: . I'll I can say was about mid-day it hit me and I just wanted to die ray:. Still haven't been back to Sizzler, but I definately go light on the evening meal the night before from now on. I normally don't get sick but I take a bonine the night before and one when I get up before going out just as an insurance policy. Seems to work well for me. My uncle swears by the ginger thing though.

 

[Norm]

I used to have a major seasickeskness issue.
Now I have on board a few boxes of ginger snaps to munch on when I feel a little quizey. Espically after clearing tangled fish lines. Also chew a couple Bonine tabs in the AM before going out. The 3 major things I think not to do the Night/Morning before is:
1) Dont eat out at a greasy spoon.(keep meals bland)
2) Of course keep alcohol to a minimum (Save it for the carking station after the trip).
3) Get a good nights sleep.
The trips we take a lot of the time turn into a lifetime experience and its worth a little prep time and thought to ensure enjoyment.
:twocents:

I would agree with San Anita. When I've been sick it's because of eating greasy food and drinking too many barley pops .

 

[sturgn]

I watched an episode of Mythbusters about seasickness the other day, the only thing that worked for those guys where Ginger tablets, I got some at GNC I think 100 tables was $5.00 and it works for general nausia as well.

 

[Zodiac-Fisherman]

Codiene- hands down. :dance:

I have never had the good fortune of being sea-sick. Being Norweigen is savage! :wave:

 

[Ride Red]

and eat a light breakfast

I don't eat anything until we cross the bar, also drink something carbonated.

 

[DriftR]

I can tell you one thing and that is no one is ever immune from being seasick. All it takes is the right combination be it, not enough sleep, poor food, to much alcohol ocean conditions or just plain exhaust fumes. The right mix and anyone can get sick. The best prep is to prep ahead of time. Take your pills a day ahead to build up the drug in your system then take them early before you head out the next day. Follow the medicine directions. Eat right, get plenty of rest and what the heck, take along ginger snaps or pills. It can't hurt. Being 25 plus miles out and you get sick is no fun.

 

[PeterMac]

I think we can all agree that prior night consumption of food type / quantity / and adult beverage definantly has an impact.

For me, being a puker all my life, the patch has been the only thing that helps, and I can say that I am relatively bullet proof when I wear it. One time I didn't put it on until the early morning and got a little queasy, but had a diet coke and the problem was over. I think that carbonation can help.

If you ever find yourself in Canada, you can buy the exact same scope patch over the counter for about half the price...

PeterMac

 

[flapbreaker]

Let's not forget the number one rule. DON'T LOOK DOWN! This is a sure fire way to get sick. Even with medicine on board it's a good idea to glance at the horizon or land every so often.