edna@optonline.net Posted July 19, 2005 #1 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Hi I'm taking the cruise from Osaka to Beijing in October and sometimes get seasick. Did anyone ever take ginger for this problem? I was told about this yesterday but I never heard of it before. Edna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted July 20, 2005 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Fortunately, I am not prone to seasickness(knock on wood that condition may continue). But, I was on a catamaran that sailed from Cairns, Australia to the Great Barrier Reef. It became very rough en route to the reef and the crew of the boat did offer ginger for those who were feeling ill. I have heard of others using it, so it must be helpful for some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna@optonline.net Posted July 20, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Hi Thanks for answering me. Do you know how many pills they had to take? I don't know anyone who ever used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted July 21, 2005 #4 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Hi edna, No, I don't know how many pills anyone has taken. Perhaps a Google search on seasickness medication might provide you with more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsailher Posted July 21, 2005 #5 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Yes, crystalized ginger for seasickness and motion sickness (busses), which you can get at any health food store. Bonine, which is over the counter, works well also, but it does tend to cause drowsiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsac Posted July 26, 2005 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2005 There are many different options. When we sailed to Antarctica...ohmigawd those 60 foot waves!.....we ate crystalized ginger, which the staff passed out. Small former-Soviet icebreaker, only 300 feet and less than 100 passengers. They are the experts, crossing the Drake Passage twice every 10-12 days! Go to health food store and they can talk to you more about ginger, giner bills, Bonine, etc., or talk to your doc about the patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniela Posted August 2, 2005 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2005 HiI'm taking the cruise from Osaka to Beijing in October and sometimes get seasick. Did anyone ever take ginger for this problem? I was told about this yesterday but I never heard of it before. Edna Sea bands worn on wrists are also very helpful, you can buy them in most drugs stores now. Very inexpensive. People that I know who use them swear by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted August 2, 2005 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Most Chinatowns and most health food stores have candied ginger - and it does work for nausea. For me, canned ginger ale and saltine crackers goes a long way to prevent queasiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboy Posted September 25, 2005 #9 Share Posted September 25, 2005 edna, you may also consider buying the anti-sea or car sick wrist band from the cruise ship - Princess. I bought mine in my Los Angeles to Australia cruise. It seemed to work very well during the rough sea. Ginger works too, but some people cannot stomach too much ginger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edste Posted September 25, 2005 #10 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Thanks Newboy. I never go anywhere without my wrist bands and I think I will stick to them. I also might try the relief bands. Whatever works is fine with me. Edna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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