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[Guest guest]

Sue:

The one that can answer your question would be Carol & Rob. They just had a

cruise a few months ago and I'm sure she can tell you the problems that they

may of had with it.

Take Care

Vera

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I have the opportunity to go on a cruise in the Antarctic (relatively

cheaply)

and was about to leap at the offer, when a neuropsychiatrist friend sent me

this comment: " It depends what you want out of the cruise. My concern is that

the constant motion will worson your autonomic symptoms and that will make

the

cruise too physically unbearable to enjoy. " Can anyone comment on that? It

would too awful to be stuck on the ship, unable to leave and unable to

actually

do anything. I'd really appreciate some advice. Sue

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Wow that sounds wonderful.

I can only guess at this, but I was wondering if (long) train-rides bother

you. Not that the motion is the same, of course. Also, I'd think that on a

cruise ship you'd barely notice any movement at all unless it's real rough

weather. But as I said, I'm guessing. Just wanted to wish you good luck and

hope you can make that trip

marcel

[Guest guest]

Hoi Sue,

when Anne and I travel with MelloYello, after a day Anne is getting tired.

Not because of the movement, but more because of the wind. I think the

movement on a cruiseship is hardly noticeble and I would take the risk. If

your cabin is midship, it is preferred.

Have fun,

Timo

MelloYello = http://home-3.tiscali.nl/~mwfalo10/Timo's%20peets.htm

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> I have the opportunity to go on a cruise in the Antarctic (relatively

cheaply) and was about to leap at the offer, when a neuropsychiatrist friend

sent me this comment: " It depends what you want out of the cruise. My

concern is that the constant motion will worson your autonomic symptoms and

that will make the cruise too physically unbearable to enjoy. " Can anyone

comment on that? It would too awful to be stuck on the ship, unable to leave

and unable to actually do anything. I'd really appreciate some advice. Sue

> sueblyth@...

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[Guest guest]

Greetings Sue!

Go for it! But I say that with some guarded notes.

First, if you have a lot of problems with motion, this cruise may be

difficult. However, motion sickness medication (especially non-drowzy

variety) should help.

Second, why go for it? Well, the only way to achieve anything is to try.

The best way to fail is not to try. Remember, you may find you can do more

than you expect. Just be prepared to (okay, everyone, what's my favorite

phrase when coping with this disorder?) " Adjust and Adapt! "

Third, take your humor along with you! A happy heart makes most challenges

we face more acceptable.

Finally check for disabled accommodations. If you are wheelchair bound,

then be certain you can participate on some of the shore tours. If you can

still walk, but may be unsteady, look into hiking poles. These allow you to

walk with one or two poles to help keep you upright.

Regards,

=jbf=

B. Fisher

[Guest guest]

Sue,

Rob and I have been on THREE cruises (most recently this summer) since he

was diagnosed and have not had any problems. The new cruise ships are very

stable and don't move much. Go and enjoy!

Carol & Rob

Lexington, MA

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> I have the opportunity to go on a cruise in the Antarctic (relatively

cheaply) and was about to leap at the offer, when a neuropsychiatrist friend

sent me this comment: " It depends what you want out of the cruise. My

concern is that the constant motion will worson your autonomic symptoms and

that will make the cruise too physically unbearable to enjoy. " Can anyone

comment on that? It would too awful to be stuck on the ship, unable to leave

and unable to actually do anything. I'd really appreciate some advice. Sue

> sueblyth@...

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