motion sickness

Belle'sBeast · 02-15-2009

I recently discovered that I am prone to motion sickness has anyone tried taking motion sickness medication before going on the rides and does it seem to work

crazykidsmom · 02-15-2009

There is a patch you can get your Dr. to prescribe 4u.It works really good.Put it on behind your ear before you leave and make sure u change it every 3-4 days.

dznygrl · 02-15-2009

I have friends who take medicine when they know they're going to be going on rides and it does seem to help them a lot. It is certainly worth a shot!

WDW92 · 02-15-2009

My father takes Dramamine (I think that's how you spell it

) He never complains once he takes it.

Soundgod · 02-15-2009

It seems I'm pretty solid when it comes to the most extreme rides, especially the rides in WDW.
There is one time I did get sick as a dog, but I was bluefishing off Belmar and I got horribly seasick. I took Dramamine too late to do any good and wound up tossing dinner in the head.

sue299 · 02-15-2009

Just watch sometimes some of the pills make you tired. That wouldn't be good. As an FYI, I was told by my kids that the RnR coaster, the left side is a "better" ride. First few times we rode it, I rode there and got vertigo really really bad. Now DH gets in the coaster first, I sit on the Right side and I don't get it. Something to try anyways.

gingles · 02-15-2009

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Originally Posted by sue299

Just watch sometimes some of the pills make you tired. That wouldn't be good...

That is something to consider. Most anti-nausea pills (they're mostly antihistamines) will slow you down a little and WDW is a high-energy vacation. Never used it but the suggestion for the patch is probably good. It gives you a steady dose so you don't get the "blah" effect.

Caseys Corner · 02-16-2009

I just stay off the few rides that make me sick. Sometimes the pills are worse.

Screever · 02-16-2009

I'd be careful with pills...you want to enjoy yourself at Disney! :(

Have you tried the old 'magnetic' wrist bracelet? I'm not big on motion sickness to begin with, but I got something similiar from a healthy travel agency once. Not sure if it really works, but I think that'd be a SAFER venue to try, without putting any drugs in your body.

NinerMouse · 02-16-2009

My DH gets motion sickness very easily. Before we went this past August I went on AllEars.net and printed out the “motion sickness ratings” for all the rides in all of the parks. It was a life saver; he has it so bad that he even has problems with the Carousel of Progress.

**llama** · 02-16-2009

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Originally Posted by Caseys Corner

I just stay off the few rides that make me sick. Sometimes the pills are worse.

Most sensible solution. Dramamine does work - but it can also make you so drowsy, you won't enjoy yourself anyway.

ranedrops · 02-16-2009

I take Dramamine in the morning when I know I am going to be on the rides with my DD. It comes in a less drowsy version that I don't get tired from & I only take 1 tablet. It does put a stop to my motion sickeness from even starting.

donaldschick · 02-19-2009

[quote=Screever;935359]I'd be careful with pills...you want to enjoy yourself at Disney! :

I totally agree!

**MissDisney** · 02-19-2009

Duct tape!

**MissDisney** · 02-19-2009

.... hee hee sorry...

Seriously, I am good as long as I stay off the Teacups.

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Belle'sBeast Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MA Posts: 7	motion sickness I recently discovered that I am prone to motion sickness has anyone tried taking motion sickness medication before going on the rides and does it seem to work

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crazykidsmom Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 19	Re: motion sickness There is a patch you can get your Dr. to prescribe 4u.It works really good.Put it on behind your ear before you leave and make sure u change it every 3-4 days.

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: motion sickness I have friends who take medicine when they know they're going to be going on rides and it does seem to help them a lot. It is certainly worth a shot! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 37 days 9 hours 34 minutes

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WDW92 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 143	Re: motion sickness My father takes Dramamine (I think that's how you spell it) He never complains once he takes it. __________________ Shannon DVC Member By Blood Old Key West - 1995 Old Key West - 1997 Caribbean Beach - 2001 Old Key West - 2002 Beach Club Villas - 2003 Beach Club Villas - 2006 Caribbean Beach - 2007 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - 2008 Pop Century - 2009 mickeyspal is my mommy!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Pop Century - Walt Disney World 2009 3 days 17 hours 34 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,810	Re: motion sickness It seems I'm pretty solid when it comes to the most extreme rides, especially the rides in WDW. There is one time I did get sick as a dog, but I was bluefishing off Belmar and I got horribly seasick. I took Dramamine too late to do any good and wound up tossing dinner in the head. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 3 days 17 hours 34 minutes

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sue299 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rural Valley, PA Posts: 1,300	Re: motion sickness Just watch sometimes some of the pills make you tired. That wouldn't be good. As an FYI, I was told by my kids that the RnR coaster, the left side is a "better" ride. First few times we rode it, I rode there and got vertigo really really bad. Now DH gets in the coaster first, I sit on the Right side and I don't get it. Something to try anyways. __________________ POFQ Nov 13-19, 2009 FREE DINING MVMCP wonderful trip POP Sept 19-27, 2008 Great trip - Free Dining -MNSSHP POP Nov 2007- It was WONDERFUL -MVMCP Nov 1996 AS Sports

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Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Re: motion sickness I just stay off the few rides that make me sick. Sometimes the pills are worse. __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 All star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going home to the Mick! Trip 2009 is just a memory!

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Screever chalking asphalt near you Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: maryland Posts: 1,573	Re: motion sickness I'd be careful with pills...you want to enjoy yourself at Disney! :( Have you tried the old 'magnetic' wrist bracelet? I'm not big on motion sickness to begin with, but I got something similiar from a healthy travel agency once. Not sure if it really works, but I think that'd be a SAFER venue to try, without putting any drugs in your body. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxA screever's an artist of highest degree... *´¨) WDWCP Alumnus SP2003 Plaza Pavillion & a former Campus Rep! WDW = - Countless trips from 1986-1992. - Summer 1992 - WDWCP Jan-May 2003 - Spring Break 2004 - May 2004 - December 2006 - Spring Break 2007 - MLK weekend 2008 - Weekend in May 2008 -DL = Summer 2008 - December 2008 (college grad trip!)

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NinerMouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Unionville, NC Posts: 33	Re: motion sickness My DH gets motion sickness very easily. Before we went this past August I went on AllEars.net and printed out the “motion sickness ratings” for all the rides in all of the parks. It was a life saver; he has it so bad that he even has problems with the Carousel of Progress. __________________

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ranedrops Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 334	Re: motion sickness I take Dramamine in the morning when I know I am going to be on the rides with my DD. It comes in a less drowsy version that I don't get tired from & I only take 1 tablet. It does put a stop to my motion sickeness from even starting.

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donaldschick Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 379	Re: motion sickness [quote=Screever;935359]I'd be careful with pills...you want to enjoy yourself at Disney! : I totally agree! __________________ donaldschick My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Dollywood Trip! Ready for some fun in the mountains!

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: motion sickness Duct tape! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: motion sickness .... hee hee sorry... Seriously, I am good as long as I stay off the Teacups. __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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