Sniper
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Slight thread drift, but if you think vomit over the cockpit is bad, try an elderly dog with an unexpected bout of diarrhoea!
Sea sickness remedies
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Zagato
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Ah mate :blue:
lydiamight
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I am fortunate enough not to suffer from seasickness---my wife, however, is in constant fear of it. Over the past few years he has used, and now swears by Scopoderm patches.
Scopoderm TTS patches contain the active ingredient hyoscine hydrobromide, which is a type of medicine called an antimuscarinic (or anticholinergic). Hyoscine hydrobromide is sometimes known as scopolamine. It is used to prevent travel sickness.
Hyoscine hydrobromide is thought to prevent motion sickness by stopping the messages sent from the vestibular system from reaching an area of the brain called the vomiting centre. This area of the brain co-ordinates the vomiting reflex. Hyoscine blocks receptors called muscarinic (or cholinergic) receptors that are found in the vomiting centre. This prevents the vomiting centre from sending nerve messages to the stomach that would normally cause vomiting.
On a very rough transatlantic crossing on a 10,000 ton vessel she was absolutely fine despite around 60% of the crew suffering from seasickness. One patch lasted her for three days and it was then replaced by another patch behind the other ear. The only side effect that she noticed was a slightly dry mouth.
They are prescription only so try your local GP, if he won't prescribe then you can easily get an internet consultation which, if you meet their requirements, will result in the issue of a prescription. I used these people---no connection other than a satisfied customer. http://www.doctorfox.co.uk/news/scopoderm/
Ten patches costs £26.80 and will give you thirty days of freedom from seasickness.
Scopoderm TTS patches contain the active ingredient hyoscine hydrobromide, which is a type of medicine called an antimuscarinic (or anticholinergic). Hyoscine hydrobromide is sometimes known as scopolamine. It is used to prevent travel sickness.
Hyoscine hydrobromide is thought to prevent motion sickness by stopping the messages sent from the vestibular system from reaching an area of the brain called the vomiting centre. This area of the brain co-ordinates the vomiting reflex. Hyoscine blocks receptors called muscarinic (or cholinergic) receptors that are found in the vomiting centre. This prevents the vomiting centre from sending nerve messages to the stomach that would normally cause vomiting.
On a very rough transatlantic crossing on a 10,000 ton vessel she was absolutely fine despite around 60% of the crew suffering from seasickness. One patch lasted her for three days and it was then replaced by another patch behind the other ear. The only side effect that she noticed was a slightly dry mouth.
They are prescription only so try your local GP, if he won't prescribe then you can easily get an internet consultation which, if you meet their requirements, will result in the issue of a prescription. I used these people---no connection other than a satisfied customer. http://www.doctorfox.co.uk/news/scopoderm/
Ten patches costs £26.80 and will give you thirty days of freedom from seasickness.
Daydream believer
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Scopoderm patches make me seas sick. i tried them the day before I left & spent most of the day in the firm's sick room.
i use the electric watch & that seems the best. I used to get seasick 60% of the time & now it is 25%
I have bought some of those guy Cotton glasses with the tubes of blue water around the lenses
have not tried them on the boat yet but some kids were acting up in the street
Wear a pair of those glasses & start gurning & they run a mile
i use the electric watch & that seems the best. I used to get seasick 60% of the time & now it is 25%
I have bought some of those guy Cotton glasses with the tubes of blue water around the lenses
have not tried them on the boat yet but some kids were acting up in the street
Wear a pair of those glasses & start gurning & they run a mile
Zagato
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LOL
oldvarnish
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I simply LOVE Scopoderm
runswithscissors
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Bacon sandwiches with hp sauce work well for me, never been seasick after eating one 
Mind you, I've not been seasick after not eating one either, so that may not be a conclusive test 
I'm reliably informed that crystalized ginger works well for some!
Mind you, I've not been seasick after not eating one either, so that may not be a conclusive test I'm reliably informed that crystalized ginger works well for some!
wooslehunter
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No-one's mentioned Avomine yet. It's available over the counter & works for me. Need to be careful of drowsiness though.
I have tried the sea bands. Possible hocus-pocus but seemed to work. Some days I'm absolutely fine, others not, especially on other boats. Could be on my boat I'm in control & get on the tiller if I feel bad. So nothing proved on the bands IMO.
Try lots and stay with what works for you.
I have tried the sea bands. Possible hocus-pocus but seemed to work. Some days I'm absolutely fine, others not, especially on other boats. Could be on my boat I'm in control & get on the tiller if I feel bad. So nothing proved on the bands IMO.
Try lots and stay with what works for you.
chuzzlewit
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Take the helm.
oldsaltoz
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If any poor soul tells me they are feeling a bit seasick I just tell them, no problem I have just the cure, however, they are a suppository.
Strangely they seem to come good in no time?
Good luck and fair winds.
Strangely they seem to come good in no time?
Good luck and fair winds.
onesea
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Sounds a bit like my camera will put it in the memory banks...If any poor soul tells me they are feeling a bit seasick I just tell them, no problem I have just the cure, however, they are a suppository.
Strangely they seem to come good in no time?
Good luck and fair winds.
