First Ever DISUnplugged PodCast Cruise Part Two

[Launchpad11B]

Hello Everyone,

Debbie here ! As George has mentioned, I'm new to cruising and the DISboards. I am excited about going on this cruise, but also scared stiff. The main thing that has me running scared is seasickness. I figure if I go armed with Dramamine, a wrist patch, whatever people put behind the ear, visit the ship's doc for a shot and slam down a bunch of candied ginger, and wash it down with gingerale, maybe I can get through it. I bet you can wait to meet me! Looking forward to meeting you guys!

Welcome Debbie, AKA georgemoe's DW. Try not to get sucked into the lunacy around here.

 

[georgemoe]

Welcome Debbie, AKA georgemoe's DW. Try not to get sucked into the lunacy around here.

Oh, I like a little lunacy now and then. Like right now for instance....I'm watching George play around with trying to renew his passport. The guy sent it in once already and the government sent it back and said no way....they didn't like the photo, but not because he's not handsome or anything......it's those homemade photos ya know? I keep telling him to bite the bullet and just get a contact sheet from CVS - but oh no....we'll see how long this will go on....

 

[anitawood]

Oh, I like a little lunacy now and then. Like right now for instance....I'm watching George play around with trying to renew his passport. The guy sent it in once already and the government sent it back and said no way....they didn't like the photo, but not because he's not handsome or anything......it's those homemade photos ya know? I keep telling him to bite the bullet and just get a contact sheet from CVS - but oh no....we'll see how long this will go on....

Oops.....that last post was supposed to be from me....hit the back button one too many times and ended up in the wrong place. Be back soon.....

 

[DVCsince02]

Welcome Deb!

Where did you get your screen name? The reason I ask is because I know someone named Anita Wood. My jaw

when I saw the name.

 

[DVCsince02]

Hi Sandy. I think everyone is taking a break tonight. Or having desert.

Or they are lying in wait for the opportunity to pounce!

 

[dpuck1998]

I think you should wear these...

Umm...yea, me 2

 

[scarlett873]

I'm not quite up to quoting nearly as much as the Quote Queen over there, but here goes...

I can't believe Alicia isn't here......

Shhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Don't wake the sleeping dragon!!

Saturday's are busy for me. Especially after last night. Besides, I'll come back at Midnight and quote everyone to artificially boost my post count!

Aw crud...she heard you...

Hey Lisa,
I was thinking about you all day, Yesterday. Take care of yourself and try to enjoy the festivities.

Don't bother trying to read all those pages. Todd, Brandie and Jen had a posting war. Crazy, I know... It's all fluff...

Um...I think you forgot someone...

I think you should wear these...

Um...Ouch?

Hi Sandy. I think everyone is taking a break tonight. Or having desert. My ice cream is calling me.

Nope...I just wasn't home today...

Welcome Debbie, AKA georgemoe's DW. Try not to get sucked into the lunacy around here.

Lunacy?? I'll show you lunacy...

Or they are lying in wait for the opportunity to pounce!

Woooooo!

Umm...yea, me 2

Don! They've found your boots from THE hiding place!!

 

[scarlett873]

Just got back from seeing Twilight.







Vampires are HOT.

 

[kab407]

Hello Everyone,

Debbie here ! As George has mentioned, I'm new to cruising and the DISboards. I am excited about going on this cruise, but also scared stiff. The main thing that has me running scared is seasickness. I figure if I go armed with Dramamine, a wrist patch, whatever people put behind the ear, visit the ship's doc for a shot and slam down a bunch of candied ginger, and wash it down with gingerale, maybe I can get through it. I bet you can wait to meet me! Looking forward to meeting you guys!

Welcome Debbie!

Take only as much seasickness meds as you need to treat the symptoms. I swear by ginger tablets and keeping myself well hydrated.

Relax, you're going to have a great time!

 

[dpuck1998]

Woooooo!

Don! They've found your boots from THE hiding place!!

Dang it! Stay out of my nightstand

 

[DVCsince02]

Vampires are HOT. True Blood season finale tonight!

 

[MerriePoppins]

Hello Everyone,

Debbie here ! As George has mentioned, I'm new to cruising and the DISboards. I am excited about going on this cruise, but also scared stiff. The main thing that has me running scared is seasickness. I figure if I go armed with Dramamine, a wrist patch, whatever people put behind the ear, visit the ship's doc for a shot and slam down a bunch of candied ginger, and wash it down with gingerale, maybe I can get through it. I bet you can wait to meet me! Looking forward to meeting you guys!

I heard that !!!!

Just call me...Ginger on the cruise

 

[anitawood]

I heard that !!!!

Just call me...Ginger on the cruise

Are you telling me it works? Say yes and mean it!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Are you telling me it works? Say yes and mean it!

Some medical studies have shown it works.
Here's a link to a scuba site that quotes published medical studies...http://www.scuba-doc.com/moresea.htm

Of course, there are studies that show otherwise, or are inconclusive... I bolded the test participant numbers, for I tend to lean towards studies with larger numbers of participants, and the first study says it was randomized and double-blind, which is essential for ANY legit study.
Motion Sickness

The use of ginger root for preventing seasickness and motion sickness was investigated in several studies. In one attempt to prevent seasickness, ginger root was compared to six other medications in a randomized, double-blind study of 1,741 tourist volunteers (observations were obtained from 85.5% of the participants).Ginger root was found to be as effective as five out of the six medications, and superior to scopolamine transdermal therapeutic system in preventing seasickness. This anti-motion effect of ginger was not shown to be related to its CNS effects, but were possibly due to anticholinergic and antihistaminic actions. In a separate study, the anti-motion sickness effect of ginger compared to scopolamine or a placebo was tested on 28 subjects. Ginger showed no activity against motion sickness in doses as high as 1,000 mg given orally. In contrast, scopolamine (0.6 mg PO) provided significant protection against motion sickness when compared to the control group.Thus, the use of ginger for the prevention of seasickness remains controversial.

Oh, and the most compelling evidence??? MYTHBUSTERS!!! They did an episode, it worked for them...so it's plausible.

 

[anitawood]

Welcome Debbie!

Take only as much seasickness meds as you need to treat the symptoms. I swear by ginger tablets and keeping myself well hydrated.

Relax, you're going to have a great time!

Hi Kathy,

Thanks so much for the welcome! And, for the med advice.....from what I've been hearing, that seems to be the way to go. If not, everybody cover up your shoes!

 

[Launchpad11B]

I think all the food and drink will make some of us sick! Not that we are gluttons or anything, I'm just sayin'

 

[anitawood]

Welcome Deb!

Where did you get your screen name? The reason I ask is because I know someone named Anita Wood. My jaw when I saw the name.

Well, I'm a HUGE Elvis fan. Anita Wood is the name of his first childhood girlfriend. Lucky, lucky, lucky!

 

[DVCsince02]

Well, I'm a HUGE Elvis fan. Anita Wood is the name of his first childhood girlfriend. Lucky, lucky, lucky!

Learn something new everyday. Next time I see the Anita Wood I know I'll have to tell her.

 

[DVCsince02]

I think all the food and drink will make some of us sick! Not that we are gluttons or anything, I'm just sayin'

Who you callin' a glutton?

 

[MerriePoppins]

Are you telling me it works? Say yes and mean it!

I don't know....this will be my first cruise....it's just a concern of mine as well.

I have to take Dramamine before getting on planes. (and can't ride in the back seat of the car)...so thanks, Mindy for your info.

I will be ready before boarding the ship.