Re: motion sickness remedies

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Sally, this is for you,

Eva

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Attitude

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror,

and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.

'Well,' she said, 'I think I'll braid my hair today.'

So she did and she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror

and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.

'H-M-M,' she said, 'I think I'll part my hair down the middle today.'

So she did and she had a grand day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed

that she had only one hair on her head.

'Well,' she said, 'today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail.'

So she did, and she had a fun, fun day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and

noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.

'YAY!' she exclaimed. 'I don't have to fix my hair today!'

Attitude is everything.

Be kinder than necessary,

for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Live simply,

Love generously,

Care deeply,

Speak kindly,

and pray continually.

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...

It's about learning to dance in the rain.

It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you

have lived.

Life is too short to wake up with regrets.

Love the people who treat you right and pray for the ones that don’t.

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

From: Amy <muttville@...>

Subject: rheumatic motion sickness remedies

rheumatic

Date: Monday, April 4, 2011, 9:48 AM

 

Sally,

Here's some info on remedies. I have found some relief in eating dried ginger,

drinking coke for my tummy, and the acupressure wristbands. If your doctor will

prescribe it, I think the surest bet is the prescription Scopolamine skin

patches mentioned below. Sitting up front of the vehicle and keeping my gaze out

the window helps, too.

Prevention, Not Cure

Seasickness prevention remedies fall into four general categories: medications,

food and drink prescriptions, wrist bands, and behavior tips:

Medications

* Nonprescription medications include Dramamine and Bonine, both essentially

antihistamines. Their primary side effect is drowsiness, possibly even in their

" non-drowsy " versions. Both must be started 1 to 2 hours before getting on the

boat. These work for many people.

* Prescription Sturgeron is available in the UK and Australia but has not

been approved in the US (yet is available through international web pharmacies).

Sturgeron is claimed by many sailors to be more effective than Dramamine or

Bonine. The pill must be taken well before needed, and side effects also include

drowsiness.

* Prescription Scopolamine skin patches, positioned behind the ear, are

generally considered the most powerful and most effective anti-seasickness

medication. One patch lasts up to 72 hours. Side effects are also more

significant, including vision disturbances that may make it difficult or

impossible to read-a potential problem for anyone who must be able to read a

chart or plotter. Talk to your doctor if you have experienced seasickness in the

past and have found other remedies ineffective.

* While not exactly a medication, Motion Eaze is a blend of natural oils

that is dabbed behind the ear and is claimed by some to work well as an

anti-seasickness remedy.

Note: if you have a health condition or are taking other medications, talk to

your doctor before starting any new medication, to ensure the drugs do not

produce a negative interaction.

Food and Drink

* Ginger in any form has been widely praised as a preventive remedy. Sailors

chew crystalized ginger, nibble on ginger snaps, drink ginger ale or ginger tea,

and swallow ginger capsules. Although medical research does not strongly support

the use of ginger, many swear by its effectiveness.

* Soft drinks such as Coke and Pepsi are also said by some to help prevent

feelings of queasiness and mild seasickness.

* Food and drink to avoid include alcohol, heavy and greasy foods, and

strong spices. Plain crackers may be best if you begin to feel queasy.

Wrist Bands

* Wrist bands, such as Sea Bands, are a wrist band with a small plastic bubble

that puts pressure on a certain point at the wrist, said to be an acupressure

point to prevent seasickness. Some have found these very effective.

* Electric wrist bands, such as the adjustable Relief Band, are similar but

are said to work by providing a small electrical stimulation to the wrist.

[Guest guest]

so true Eva,

and I do remember (and know) how you make me feel..............cared for and

loved.

thank you from one soon to be artificial hip to your artificial hip!

rheumatic motion sickness remedies

rheumatic

Date: Monday, April 4, 2011, 9:48 AM

Sally,

Here's some info on remedies. I have found some relief in eating dried ginger,

drinking coke for my tummy, and the acupressure wristbands. If your doctor will

prescribe it, I think the surest bet is the prescription Scopolamine skin

patches mentioned below. Sitting up front of the vehicle and keeping my gaze out

the window helps, too.

Prevention, Not Cure

Seasickness prevention remedies fall into four general categories: medications,

food and drink prescriptions, wrist bands, and behavior tips:

Medications

* Nonprescription medications include Dramamine and Bonine, both essentially

antihistamines. Their primary side effect is drowsiness, possibly even in their

" non-drowsy " versions. Both must be started 1 to 2 hours before getting on the

boat. These work for many people.

* Prescription Sturgeron is available in the UK and Australia but has not been

approved in the US (yet is available through international web pharmacies).

Sturgeron is claimed by many sailors to be more effective than Dramamine or

Bonine. The pill must be taken well before needed, and side effects also include

drowsiness.

* Prescription Scopolamine skin patches, positioned behind the ear, are

generally considered the most powerful and most effective anti-seasickness

medication. One patch lasts up to 72 hours. Side effects are also more

significant, including vision disturbances that may make it difficult or

impossible to read-a potential problem for anyone who must be able to read a

chart or plotter. Talk to your doctor if you have experienced seasickness in the

past and have found other remedies ineffective.

* While not exactly a medication, Motion Eaze is a blend of natural oils that is

dabbed behind the ear and is claimed by some to work well as an anti-seasickness

remedy.

Note: if you have a health condition or are taking other medications, talk to

your doctor before starting any new medication, to ensure the drugs do not

produce a negative interaction.

Food and Drink

* Ginger in any form has been widely praised as a preventive remedy. Sailors

chew crystalized ginger, nibble on ginger snaps, drink ginger ale or ginger tea,

and swallow ginger capsules. Although medical research does not strongly support

the use of ginger, many swear by its effectiveness.

* Soft drinks such as Coke and Pepsi are also said by some to help prevent

feelings of queasiness and mild seasickness.

* Food and drink to avoid include alcohol, heavy and greasy foods, and strong

spices. Plain crackers may be best if you begin to feel queasy.

Wrist Bands

* Wrist bands, such as Sea Bands, are a wrist band with a small plastic bubble

that puts pressure on a certain point at the wrist, said to be an acupressure

point to prevent seasickness. Some have found these very effective.

* Electric wrist bands, such as the adjustable Relief Band, are similar but are

said to work by providing a small electrical stimulation to the wrist.

[Guest guest]

Wow Amy,

you are an amazing researcher, and extremely helpful kind person!

During the night last night, the motion sickness hit me again. I laid in bed

and look out at street lights to help get centered. Still feel nausous today.

I called doc Sinnott just now about it (what a helpful kind man) He said yes,

motion sickness could be caused by minocylcine (but could not say for sure). He

suggested over the counter Meclizine. He also said, especially with surgery

coming up.......and not to have to deal with this motion sickness, to do 1 dose

at night MWF....and if needed, to stop the AP and then go back on it after

surgery.

I'm also having someone pick me up a homeopathic remedy and some ginger chews.

Nothing is easy with these diseases............sally

rheumatic motion sickness remedies

Sally,

Here's some info on remedies. I have found some relief in eating dried ginger,

drinking coke for my tummy, and the acupressure wristbands. If your doctor will

prescribe it, I think the surest bet is the prescription Scopolamine skin

patches mentioned below. Sitting up front of the vehicle and keeping my gaze out

the window helps, too.

Prevention, Not Cure

Seasickness prevention remedies fall into four general categories: medications,

food and drink prescriptions, wrist bands, and behavior tips:

Medications

* Nonprescription medications include Dramamine and Bonine, both essentially

antihistamines. Their primary side effect is drowsiness, possibly even in their

" non-drowsy " versions. Both must be started 1 to 2 hours before getting on the

boat. These work for many people.

* Prescription Sturgeron is available in the UK and Australia but has not been

approved in the US (yet is available through international web pharmacies).

Sturgeron is claimed by many sailors to be more effective than Dramamine or

Bonine. The pill must be taken well before needed, and side effects also include

drowsiness.

* Prescription Scopolamine skin patches, positioned behind the ear, are

generally considered the most powerful and most effective anti-seasickness

medication. One patch lasts up to 72 hours. Side effects are also more

significant, including vision disturbances that may make it difficult or

impossible to read-a potential problem for anyone who must be able to read a

chart or plotter. Talk to your doctor if you have experienced seasickness in the

past and have found other remedies ineffective.

* While not exactly a medication, Motion Eaze is a blend of natural oils that is

dabbed behind the ear and is claimed by some to work well as an anti-seasickness

remedy.

Note: if you have a health condition or are taking other medications, talk to

your doctor before starting any new medication, to ensure the drugs do not

produce a negative interaction.

Food and Drink

* Ginger in any form has been widely praised as a preventive remedy. Sailors

chew crystalized ginger, nibble on ginger snaps, drink ginger ale or ginger tea,

and swallow ginger capsules. Although medical research does not strongly support

the use of ginger, many swear by its effectiveness.

* Soft drinks such as Coke and Pepsi are also said by some to help prevent

feelings of queasiness and mild seasickness.

* Food and drink to avoid include alcohol, heavy and greasy foods, and strong

spices. Plain crackers may be best if you begin to feel queasy.

Wrist Bands

* Wrist bands, such as Sea Bands, are a wrist band with a small plastic bubble

that puts pressure on a certain point at the wrist, said to be an acupressure

point to prevent seasickness. Some have found these very effective.

* Electric wrist bands, such as the adjustable Relief Band, are similar but are

said to work by providing a small electrical stimulation to the wrist.