what can you do to prevent motion sickness on a roller coaster?

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Answer 1

Motion sickness: Using scopolamine, Meclizine or some other medications could help this.

Answer 2

Possibly: Some of my patients have had som relief from bands that apply pressure to point on the wrists. I can't say scientifically how they work but these patients do tell me they help.

Answer 3

Wrist : Stems from chinese acupuncture which these points or meridians are believed to be organ associated. And it works!

Answer 4

Homeopathy Tabacum: Yes there are pressure points on the wrist to prevent motion sickness as has been answered. There is a fabulous homeopathic remedy that works wonders. It is tabacum. 30c 2 pellets as needed. I recommend it all the time for cruises or anytime one has to travel and gets motion sickness.

Answer 5

Ginger: This is not an official medical recommendation because it hasn't been scientifically proven but one common folk remedy is to consume very small quantities of ginger - either extract or the raw root. It settles the stomach. You may still feel dizzy though.

Answer 6

Yes and no: Motion sickness is common and can be disabling. It is thought to be due to sensory conflict in the vestibular system. Natural treatment, like habituation can be effective and has few adverse effects, but can be unpleasant and time consuming hyoscine is effective preventive medication for which oral preparations and transdermal patches work. Ginger & bracelets have not been proven in clinical trial.

Answer 7

Absolutely: Avoid reading in the car and playing cards. Activities that involve focusing on a stationary object will create confusion for the brain, which can "sense" movement but not "see" it. The "conflict" between what is "sensed" and what is actually being "seen" is what causes the motion sickness. Sitting in the front passenger's seat can also prevent motion sickness.

Answer 8

Yes: An important thing to know, is the car sickness can be seen in people with migraines/complex migraines/atypical migraines. So, preventing the migraines/complex migraines/atypical migraines can help.

Answer 9

OTC available: There are over the counter remedies available - including dramamine (dimenhydrinate) and meclizine. Talk with your pharmacist about options.

Answer 10

See below: Motions sickness sometimes resolves after repeated exposure to the trigger. Some thing you can do reduce motion sickness in a vehicle is to sit in the front seat and look outside, then sitting in the rear and focusing on an object. Some medications such as meclizine, diphenhydramine, or scopolamine can help. Talk to you doctor or pharmacist to determine the right one for you.

Answer 11

Look out the window: Looking at the scenery out the window in order to get yourself re-oriented will help resolve any "mismatch" between your senses telling you that you are sitting still and your senses telling you that you are moving! drivers rarely get car sick because their eyes are always focused on the road. Sitting in the front passenger's seat is the next best thing.

Answer 12

Couple of tricks: Some take otc dramamine (dimenhydrinate) or Meclizine prior to getting onto a boat. There is a bracelet with a bead to be worn if you might suffer motion sickness, and is said to be useful in some. The old fashioned scopolamine patch behind the ear may work. A lot of migraine pts have motion sickness, and anti-migraine meds may be useful.

Answer 13

Some approaches: Ginger root, 1000 mg capsules, dramamine, (dimenhydrinate) scopolamine ear patches, meclizine, wrist bands, vestibular exercises to accommadate.

Answer 14

Two great options-: auricular acupuncture or ginger.

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