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Suggest Preventive Measures For Motion Sickness

Hi! My name is Mignon Vosloo. My question is related to the prevention of motion sickness. A group of us are planning to take a sailing trip for an extended period of time ( more than a month). I haven t suffered from severe motion sickness, but I want to know if there is something I can take to prevent me from developing any symptoms? And that can be used chronically? I may have to take a watch-shift, so the medication can t make me feel drowsy. Any advice?
Thu, 14 May 2015
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Hello,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.
Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Saddiq-ul-Abidin. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

The following tips can help you:

1)Watch what you eat.Avoid alcohol liquids and foods which don't really agree with you.
2)Take foods with mild odour strong smelling foods can exacerbate symptoms.
3)Chose the place in the locomotive which is more stable, in a ship ,lower cabin in the middle of the ship is better than sitting in front.
4)Don't sit facing backwards to the direction of motion.
5)In car you better sit on the front seat.
6)It's better not to real or concentrate.
7)Opening a vent or source of fresh air helps.
8)Sit away from those who are prone to motion sickness.
9) Put your favourite smell on a piece of cloth and keep smelling it , if you feel like having motion sickness.
10)The over-the-counter medication meclizine (Bonine, Antivert, Dramamine) can be a very effective preventive measure for short trips or for mild cases of motion sickness. Your doctor also may choose to prescribe medications for longer trips or if you repeatedly develop severe motion sickness. One example of a prescription medication is a patch containing scopolamine (Transderm-Scop) that often is effective in preventing motion sickness. Remember that scopolamine can cause drowsiness and has other side effects, and its use should be discussed with your physician prior to your trip.

I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion


Regrads.

Dr.Saddiq ul Abidin
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Resident Medicine.


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Suggest Preventive Measures For Motion Sickness

Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thanks for writing. I am Dr.Saddiq-ul-Abidin. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. The following tips can help you: 1)Watch what you eat.Avoid alcohol liquids and foods which don t really agree with you. 2)Take foods with mild odour strong smelling foods can exacerbate symptoms. 3)Chose the place in the locomotive which is more stable, in a ship ,lower cabin in the middle of the ship is better than sitting in front. 4)Don t sit facing backwards to the direction of motion. 5)In car you better sit on the front seat. 6)It s better not to real or concentrate. 7)Opening a vent or source of fresh air helps. 8)Sit away from those who are prone to motion sickness. 9) Put your favourite smell on a piece of cloth and keep smelling it , if you feel like having motion sickness. 10)The over-the-counter medication meclizine (Bonine, Antivert, Dramamine) can be a very effective preventive measure for short trips or for mild cases of motion sickness. Your doctor also may choose to prescribe medications for longer trips or if you repeatedly develop severe motion sickness. One example of a prescription medication is a patch containing scopolamine (Transderm-Scop) that often is effective in preventing motion sickness. Remember that scopolamine can cause drowsiness and has other side effects, and its use should be discussed with your physician prior to your trip. I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion Regrads. Dr.Saddiq ul Abidin M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician) Resident Medicine.