Motion sickness anyone??

atizon

As you all know my wedding and HM is on a week cruise. Everytime FI & I go on a week cruise I get sick on "captain night" so not bad 1 day out of the 7. Which by the way never fails getting sea sick the day of the fancy dinner.
Anyways I due not want to be sea sick not even for one night on my cruise. So I was thinking of getting the patch behind your ear.
Has anyone used this before? Can I still drink?
I rather get the patch then the pills for the motion sickness. But wanted to hear any reviews my fellow knotties may have.
Or any other suggestions.

TIA

cinthia122

You can either do the patch or they have these bands you put around your wrist that work pretty well too.  You can drink with them.  I wouldn't do the pills.  GL! Getting so close.

adrielegorburu

I have used both the patch and pills on cruises.  I prefer the pills because I take half at a time but the patch works also.  It was just uncomfortable for me (especially because I got super sun-BURNT!!!!!!) so my skin didnt like it! I've never used the bracelet thingy though~ Hopefully it will be smooth sailing for your HM!  And you can always use my FI's solution to motion sickness - when he feels the boat rocking - we make it rock a little more....

YHFoxtrot

I've heard about this but never tried it. Matt gets motion sickness really bad (hence our hesitation to go on a cruise) Maybe read some reviews on it online to get more info?

TheJennius

I've never heard of either, I just thought I needed to butch up. I'll look it up for my possible mini-moon in Disney (we're rollercoaster freaks), the patch sounds interesting.

Good luck, Arlyn!

bears4life

I haven't heard of the patch but I use the wrist bands when I fly and they help. GL!

Lacey36

I have used the patch countless times when on cruises. I love them. You can drink on them. Its easy and you dont have to worry about taking something. I have also heard of the bracelet and heard it works too. I do know you need a prescription for the patch so you would need to ask you doctor to just write you one and they will no problem.

diana2081

I have taken the over the counter pills, but the trick is to take them as SOON as u wake up, the pill is supposed to prevent the sea sickness not cure it, so if u wait to take it once u r sick, it wont work!!

I would place them on the night stand so I took them before I even completely woke up!! lol

GL

atizon

So I guess it safe to get the patch and drink. That's my big worry. I know if I ask the doctor he is going to say you cant. Thanks for your input.
Adrielegorburu: you had me laughing about rocking the boat with FI. rock the boat baby rock the boat!!! lol

I am going to do some research and ask the doc. btw I have seen those wristbands on my last cruise. The only problem it wont look nice with my wedding attire. lol

thanks again ladies.

millenia98

I have REALLY bad motion sickness. For everything. If you want, email me about it and we can talk.

I get sick on airplanes every time - and unfortunately, I have to fly about 7 times a year (I hate it). The slightest bit of turbulence gets me in the bathroom vomitting and I won't come out. Sometimes I even have problems with the flight attendants b/c I'm such a mess and so sick that I start panicking about where I'm going to vomit Sorry if TMI.

On cruises, I've also been sea sick. You need to run to your PCP and get the patch. If you have insurance, it's still a bit pricey ($50) but you use it once every 3 days. I plan to use it on my honeymoon b/c we're flying to San Juan and we're also going on a cruise - so lots of flights and sea time. I hate this and was just talking about it today. I've never met another person who gets motion sickness as bad as I do. Remember NEVER to look out into the ocean while the ship is moving (it's an eye coordination problem).

Pray for me too.  I have a flight tomorrow going to Miami from New York and it's supposed to snow/rain here in NY. This means turbulence and I'm so damn sad about it. I don't want to ruin my bachelorette party night by being sick 

atizon

ooohhhh CHristina sending you lots of knottie vibes for a smooth flight to Miami. How exciting you bachelorette party. I just had mine last week and it was a great wknd!! Have tons of fun this wknd. Send me your email so we chat.
I plan to call my PCP tomorrow and find out about the patch.

dblove2fish

Hi!  I get motion sickness too, airplanes i just take bomine, but cruises I use the patch (transdermscop) is the best.  You can drink on them for sure, they are amazing!  Sometimes your mouth will feel a little dry, but thats it.  Have fun on the cruise!