Do you get Motion Sick on Rides?

[SilentFeline]

I grew up in San Jose CA., so I would always get a season pass to Great America Amusement Park, and pretty much live there during the summer. I have never had any problems riding fast rides, coasters, drops, etc. but when it comes to spinning(i.e. the Teacups), look out. I will definately be sick afterwards.

I live in San Jose! I just went to Great America last month because the park is kind of in trouble. I wanted to get my last roller coaster fix in the bay before a possible shut-down.

Back to the thread, I'm not sure that motion sickness is entirely due to age. My dad and several of his family members recall a story about my great grandmother going on a roller coaster at a boardwalk in Santa Cruz called the Giant Dipper. Apparently it was hilarious because her wig flew off lmao, but she was 71 and having the time of her life! I think PoohBearFriends may be on to something. Regular exposure could have something to do with the concept of motion sickness. Age may play a factor in how often you have to expose yourself to situations that may cause you to spin or feel ill, but overall I think there are other things at work besides age. We may never know.

 

[SnowWhite09]

DH gets motion sickness really bad - to the poin that he can't even watch a roller coaster on a TV commercial without feeling sick. We did some research and found a natural remedy called MotionEze and ordered it from a US website - it was about $15, but I think the Walmart pharmacies also sell it. Anyway, in January we visited the theme parks here in Australia and DH rode the roller coasters with us and had no sickness at all. Normally, one ride that was even remotely twisty, spinning or jerky and he would be ill for the rest of the day. It was fantastic and it is natural. He will definitely be using it on our next trip to DL next year!

 

[NewbieMouse]

I have never had any problems riding fast rides, coasters, drops, etc. but when it comes to spinning(i.e. the Teacups), look out. I will definately be sick afterwards.

This pretty much describes me as well - ToT has no effect on my stomach, but those teacups will ruin my whole day! I take Bonine in the morning and I'm pretty good to go, but I usually still let let DH ride the spinny ones with the girls.

I also find it is worse if I am on an empty stomach, so I always eat something before going into the parks.

But anything like Star Tours - it doesn't matter what I take, that's a puker for me for sure.

 

[mydisneymoney]

There are also wrist bands out there you can wear that are suppose to help. I have never tried them so I have no idea is they work. Also, you can get prescription from your physician for a tiny patch that goes behind the ear that I have been told works very well. If you have a good relationship with your physician, you might call them and see if they will prescribe it without having to go in for a visit. Worth a try.

 

[WicketsMom]

It's apparently an age thing. I can still do the rides, but not four or five times in a row like I used to be able to.

We got stuck once on Nemo in the part where you're in the current and Crush keeps swimming by. It was a good five minutes before we got moving again and my poor parents (who have inner ear problems) had to shut their eyes to keep from getting dizzy!

They do make a non-drowsy Dramamine that works great. I use it on dive boats when the seas are rough and haven't had any problems with it.

 

[Disco]

Yep,
Just spinning rides for me too. I can ride coasters all day but one bad trip on the Tea Cups and I'm done.
Well, I could ride the cups as long as we they don't spin too much. I just don't risk it now though. If I get ill at all it does not go away till I puke or sleep it off.
What is up with that anyway? 5 minute ride and I'm sick all day no matter what I do...

 

[SilentFeline]

There are also wrist bands out there you can wear that are suppose to help. I have never tried them so I have no idea is they work. Also, you can get prescription from your physician for a tiny patch that goes behind the ear that I have been told works very well. If you have a good relationship with your physician, you might call them and see if they will prescribe it without having to go in for a visit. Worth a try.

My sister said she used one of those wrist bands for sea sickness when she went whale watching with her boyfriend. Apparently she was one of the few people who didn't get sick, so they may actually work well. I don't have any other info about the wrist bands though since I didn't go whale watching with them.

 

[Disco]

My sister said she used one of those wrist bands for sea sickness when she went whale watching with her boyfriend. Apparently she was one of the few people who didn't get sick, so they may actually work well. I don't have any other info about the wrist bands though since I didn't go whale watching with them.

It's so hard for me to beleive they work but I've heard others say they do the trick. All they do is apply pressure to a point on your inside wrist!?

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

The only ride that has ever made me sick was Mission Space in EPCOT and that was only because I rode it twice in a row while my family was doing a baby swap.

I do get car sick though, especially when it is hot out.

 

[SilentFeline]

It's so hard for me to beleive they work but I've heard others say they do the trick. All they do is apply pressure to a point on your inside wrist!?

It's interesting the way pressure points work. I once had a really bad headache at work and a co-worker took my hand and applied pressure to a point in between my thumb and forefinger, and the pain began to subside! So, I suppose it's quite possible that the wrist bands work.

Fortunately, I don't get any type of motion sickness, but my boyfriend does so this thread is of interest to me.

 

[blackjackdelta]

I've heard Bonine is very good for motion sickness...it's a less drowsy version of Dramamine. I'm going to try it on my trip next week. Absolutely can't ride Star Tours without feeling green for about an hour afterward. I'm okay on the roller coasters and most other stuff though!

The new one makes you ill? My son used to get very ill, put a patch behind his ear and he is good for at least a couple days.

Jack

 

[NMMickeymom]

I used to just put up with feeling a little "green" all day until I discovered the wonder of medicine. I had the scolpamine? patch prescribed for a cruise and was thrilled with how well I did at WDW afterwards. I have never felt better on the rides. For day to day stuff (mountain driving and ski lifts) I use Bonine. If I am flying, cruising, or theme parking I use the patch.

 

[NewbieMouse]

For day to day stuff (mountain driving and ski lifts) I use Bonine. If I am flying, cruising, or theme parking I use the patch.

Would you say the patch is stronger? Does it make you tired?

 

[NMMickeymom]

I believe the patch is stronger. You can only get it with a prescription. The only side effect I have with the patch is "dry mouth" but when I'm cruising that just means I have another Pina Colada. Neither make me drowsy. I know others who experience some of the side effects. I made sure to talk to my doc and try things out before I went on vacation as to not risk some freak reaction away from home.

 

[johde]

For people who get drowsy, I've heard of people taking the 24 hour type in the evening before going to bed. As others have said, as I get older, certain rides get to me. I normally don't have too much trouble at Disney, Star Tours being the biggest exception, but spinning rides and rides with loops can cause problems.

 

[NiceOneSimba]

My mom and brother both get motion sick pretty easily. Car trips of more than 45 minutes, boat rides, spinning rides, bumpy plane rides...all of those things make them incredibly sick.

They have both used the scopolamine patches on cruises and long car trips. Most doctors will prescribe them with no problem. It works great, with very few side effects.

For Disneyland, though, they both prefer the non-drowsy Dramamine. My mom takes like 1/4 of a tablet in the morning. It's enough to make her less sick, without any drowsiness. My brother takes about 1/2 a tablet, and will ride anything. So, if you're worried about beign drowsy, try taking less than a full tablet, and see if that gets you the desired results.

In any event, avoid the teacups! In 1988, we made my mom so sick she felt like she was spinning three days later.

 

[PoohBearFriends]

I am happy to report. 2 Bonine in the morning did the trick each day we were there last week. I rode 5-6 times on a variety of coasters each day and had no problem. I know the swinging helped me also.

Glad I felt good.

 

[twopeasonepod]

I love thrill rides, giant coasters, big drops, etc. But I think for women, hormones go crazy once we hit "peri-menopause" (which is basically the giant span of years before actual menopause), and a lot of us get nauseous and dizzy (almost like vertigo) just because. Add in a 3D Star Tours experience and I feel like a super puker (although I never actually get sick). Lasts a large part of the day though.

 

[gmi3804]

To those of you who recently started swinging, can you recommend any clubs and/or can you give me your phone numbers?

Seriously, are you talking about playground swings?

I'm another more-sensitive-as-an-adult type; used to be able to go go go all day. The irony is that now that I have the means and wherewithal to travel, queasiness keeps me away. I'm fine on the teacups, but put me on ST or ToT and I start to feel it.

 

[PoohBearFriends]

Yes playground swings. But I bet dancing at a club could be good also. Hum have to try that prior to my next trip.