Let's see what you can do about your motion sickness. But always remember, prevention is the best and most effective way to go.
The inner ear tells the brain that it senses motion, but the eyes tell the brain that nothing is moving.
When this happen, the brain gets confused and as a defence mechanism make you throw up in case it is a poison you ingested.
But there are other things that would be wise to rule out before we can assume it is motion sickness you are experiencing.
If the last time was pretty bad, we recommend you see a doctor to get a motion sickness prevention patch containing scopolamine. This patch will give you about 72 hours of protection.
But you have to apply it 6 to 12 hours (no less than 4 hours) before you travel. If you are already sick, it is too late for it to work.
Is it more effective than over-the-counter dramamine or something like that? Probably not. We have tried both of them and didn't see any difference and moreover, the patch is way more expensive. It is about $15 a patch.
Most insurance do cover it however.
The main advantage is the fact that it lasts for 72 hours. So you don't need to be popping pills all the time.
Also, the side effects are lesser with the patch.
The bottom line is: You have to figure out what works best for you and stay with that when traveling.
Would you like to see what a pharmacist recommend for motion sickness that is available over-the-counter or do you need a refresher to be sure you have motion sickness?
(This will consider this a first time occurence).
We will assume it is happening to you right now. You can also follow along if you want to prevent it from happening to you. The best way to take care of it is prevention.
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Let's continue and see what we are dealing with.
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It usually involve:
Motion sickness usually involve:
Symptoms include:
Let's take a look at those things so you can avoid them in the future.
Once symptoms start, all you can do is manage it. For instance, if you are vomiting, take anti vomiting medication and so on.
Certain things can trigger it or make it worse. Let's see what these might be.
Seek well ventilated areas.
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Some people might do this with the belief that it would help calm them down.
You should always have an idea what triggers it for you and take medications to prevent it or use other preventive measures before the symptoms start.
For instance, you should minimize your exposure when traveling by reducing the discrepancy between what you are seeing as motion and what your brain is thinking is motion.
If traveling on a ship, look at the horizon. If in a car, seat in the front seat. Avoid areas with little ventilation.
Let's see what a pharmacist recommend you take over-the-counter to help with this motion sickness or do you want to seek urgent care for this?