ArkTraveler82 Posted August 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2014 My husband and I are boarding Carnival Magic in a week! Yay!!! :D This will be our 5th cruise and so far, DH (who is prone to motion sickness) has done great. We've used Transaderm patches in the past and he always ended up not needing them once we were underway. I've also been careful to book midship between decks 3-6. We've never had a balcony room so when prices dropped, I upgraded to a balcony but let Carnival pick the room to get a better price. We are on a higher deck, which I'm excited about, but my concern is that we're forward. I think hubby will do ok but I want to be armed with the best motion sickness options if needed! The balcony upgrade is a surprise for DH and we don't have time to get into the doc to get a prescription for the Transaderm. I bought a Sea Band bracelet but was wondering what has worked best for others who might also be prone to motion sickness? Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival Cutie Posted August 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I use the Sea Bands. They work well for me. I especially like them because you just put them on and you don't have to remember to take them prior to sailing like Bonine or Dramamine and if you see that you don't need them you just take them off. Hope they work for you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted August 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2014 My mother has used the wrist bands and said they worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkTraveler82 Posted August 31, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thanks! I bought a package that has 1 pair and the directions said you need to wear one on each wrist for effectiveness. How many pairs should I buy for a 7 day cruise? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwaterhouse Posted August 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Motion-eze It is liquid ginger that you dab behind your ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokesmom Posted August 31, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I tried the seabands and had no luck with them. Only remedy for me is Bonine taken every 12 hours. Most people can take one every 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted August 31, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 31, 2014 My wife takes a bonine pill the morning of our cruise and is good for the rest of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkTraveler82 Posted August 31, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thanks for the replies! I already have the Sea Bands and I'm also going to get both the Motion Ease and the Bonine. :D Might be overkill but probably cheaper than having to visit the ships medics for motion sickness remedies. :eek: If I have several options in our first aid kit, I'm sure we'll find something that works! If DH even needs anything. I appreciate all the suggestions. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karessamom Posted August 31, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 31, 2014 We aren't usually bothered with motion sickness on the ship however even a few days at sea we have problems once we get on land. I've heard that antihystamines such as benedryl can help?? So far we haven't found any solution other than waiting it out for a few days to week or so for it to finally go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted August 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I will add to the suggestions green apples and fresh ginger from the buffet. On the few times hubby has needed anything the sea bands worked in spite of neither of us thinking they would. The green apples worked for my grandson. Like you said experiment with the natural remedies and have back up of over the counter. Much more cost effective than purchasing on the ship. Happy cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaTech8912 Posted August 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Bonine before bed (in case it makes you sleepy). I have not had to take any additional pills during the day. I have tried the patch, but do not like the side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortSideCruzan Posted August 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 31, 2014 We don't have time to get into the doc to get a prescription for the Transaderm. Hi ArkTraveler :) If what works best for you is the transderm patch, keep in mind that your doc is only a phone call away. No need for an office visit when they can simply call it in to your pharmacy. Have a wonderful voyage! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted August 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Bonine (non drowsy - 25mg meclazine) or generic works great and I truly do have an issue. Two days before departing I take one Bonine AM and one Bonine PM - I do that until we get on the ship. While one the ship I take one Bonine PM until the day before departure where I take one Bonine AM and one PM and of course one the morning of departure. Then for one week I continue to take one Bonine PM only......sometimes still "rocking" but I can't imagine me not doing this..........be sure not to take any other antihistamine while taking Bonine - at least that's what I was told......... Hopefully your husband will be fine where your cabin is located......... I can only do mid ship, the lower the better and that I learned from experience....everyone is different and good vibes are being sent his way for no motion sickness during or after the cruise- have a great cruise!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grannycb Posted August 31, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Motion-ezeIt is liquid ginger that you dab behind your ears I didn't realize it was liquid ginger. It has been very successful treating motion sickness in our GD and her little friend. I also used it when the waves hit deck 11 on a transatlantic. Works like a charm, and you can pick it up at Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostdart1 Posted August 31, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 31, 2014 My wife takes a bonine pill the morning of our cruise and is good for the rest of the cruise. I would wonder if she actually even needs it then......but if she is happy..;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkTraveler82 Posted August 31, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I will add to the suggestions green apples and fresh ginger from the buffet. On the few times hubby has needed anything the sea bands worked in spite of neither of us thinking they would. The green apples worked for my grandson. Like you said experiment with the natural remedies and have back up of over the counter. Much more cost effective than purchasing on the ship. Good to know on the green apples! I'm a huge proponent of natural remedies too. As a matter of fact, I'm amping up my immune system this week by megadosing with Vitamin C in case there are any virus outbreaks during our cruise :eek:. Praying that is NOT the case though!!!:::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkTraveler82 Posted August 31, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hi ArkTraveler If what works best for you is the transderm patch, keep in mind that your doc is only a phone call away. No need for an office visit when they can simply call it in to your pharmacy. Have a wonderful voyage! I thought of that but my husband was active duty military until 2 years ago when he retired. The last doc to prescribe the Transaderm was a military doctor in Virginia. To get it here, he'd actually have to set up an appointment with a doctor and get that first prescription in their system. :rolleyes: I didn't really think he'd need it until we were assigned an upper room forward on the ship. Now, I'm a little worried but I plan to go armed with everyone's suggestions in my first aid kit. Even if he doesn't end up needing them, you never know who you might meet that does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortSideCruzan Posted August 31, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 31, 2014 We aren't usually bothered with motion sickness on the ship however even a few days at sea we have problems once we get on land. Hi Karessamom :) After a cruise my wife & I have issues on land as well. In regards to myself I experience moving sidewalk sensations & take Meclizine for a couple days. It's called Mal de Debarquement syndrome. Info located at the below link: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mal_de_debarquement :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My6Dogs Posted August 31, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I personally start taking Bonine the day before we sail, then one each morning while on the cruise. This works well for me. My wife has good luck with the sea bands. We always have a lido balcony. Sometimes all the way at the front. Mike Sent from my Kindle Fire using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avandrie Posted August 31, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I'm a huge fan of the transdermal patches... They saved my stomach while we sailed around a significant tropical storm. We also used motioneaze drops (found OTC at WalMart). They have a really nice smell despite a busy blend of oils: lavender, peppermint, frankincense, chamomile, myrrh, ylang ylang and birch. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted August 31, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Good to know on the green apples! I'm a huge proponent of natural remedies too. As a matter of fact, I'm amping up my immune system this week by megadosing with Vitamin C in case there are any virus outbreaks during our cruise :eek:. Praying that is NOT the case though!!!:::) The green apples has worked very well for me. Love the fact that I don't need a pill and use a natural cure. A crew member recommended it to me and stated that is what the crew eats when they are new and get seasick because they cannot take the meds because of the drowsiness. I have also recommended it several times to friends while we were cruising and it worked for them also. Grab some when you get on the ship from the buffet and put them in your cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted August 31, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The apples don't have to be green. They can be any kind. Soda crackers also helps. When I was in the Marines, we were stationed aboard an aircraft carrier. They always told us to eat any kind of apple or soda crackers if we got sea sick. It did work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeecat Posted August 31, 2014 #23 Share Posted August 31, 2014 My BFF always gets seasick but last cruise she took ginger pills starting 3 days prior to sailing..no seasickness at all..you can google it but I believe she got them at a health food store. Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvit! Posted August 31, 2014 #24 Share Posted August 31, 2014 We had a lido balcony on the magic in May and felt very little motion on the ship. I always feel queasy the first day cruising but this did not occur on the Magic. You'll be fine--happy cruising! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christyran1228 Posted August 31, 2014 #25 Share Posted August 31, 2014 We got these from the Vitamin Shoppe, they are fabulous. I keep them in my purse ... they are awesome for all kinds of nausea, not just motion related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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