Re: [MDOsprey] Motion Sickness remedies for Fran!
Emily Joyce (ejoyce@toad.net)
Tue, 01 Jun 1999 20:27:18 -0400
Fran, salty (but not overly so) things seem to help. My favorite
munchy is the plain-flavored goldfish crackers. Taking Dramamine
the night before is recommended and then again in the a.m. (1/2
a tablet each time would probably work if you are sensitive to those
things). Two other techniques I use are staying *out* of the cabin,
preferably near the bow of the boat so the wind blows in your face,
and keeping the horizon in focus. If you doze off, be sure to orient
yourself to the horizon before hopping up to look at a bird, no matter
*how* exciting it is! The only time I got sick was when I didn't follow
the latter protocol. Have fun and see lots of exciting species!
Emily Joyce
Crownsville
ejoyce@toad.net
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> Hi Fran,
> I am an ex-scuba diver and a present offshore fisherman. As a
> fisherman 80 to 100 miles offshore, I usually get slightly sick
> depending on the swells/wave action, so the least affecting remedy is to
> take only 1/2 of a Dramamine and you will not get so sleepy but still
> not get seasick. I just came back from Lake Ontario, NY and I used 1
> Dramamine pill. It made me sleepy-but I took it 4 hours before leaving
> the shore and once onboard no side effects at all. So if you take take
> the D pill 4 hours prior to leaving you will be fine.
> The patch is nasty for me. I get anxious and also DRY mouth. I also
> do not eat any food that contains any fat before going on board. Once
> on board if I were to get ill I will not eat at all.
> The funny thing if I run my own boat I NEVER get seasick!
> Larry Line, Clarksville, MD