Sickness Whilst Flying

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

We are off to WDW In June, And the only thing i get really stressed out with is the sickness i occur as soon as we take off.
Last year i was very bad on the way home, infact it scared DD something rotten! she never saw me as i was in the toilet for hours on end.
IS there anything i can take or use to prevent this?
I am going to see my DR nearer to the time, But i really need to do something about it.

Landing is when it is worser, but overall it is as soon as we take off, any ideas?

Thanx

P,s I dont mind the bad flight as its all worth it But i think DD wants to see abit more of me on the flight

 

[chris16]

Is it just sickness or are you nervous aswell?

If it is travel sickness then a travel sickness antihistamine like stugeron can be helpful
Hope this helps
Chris

 

[Danauk]

I am really bad a traveling either by car, aeroplane or anything else. Plus I get really nervous before I fly. I always wear travel bands and have done for about 20 years now and would recommend them to anyone. I am never sick when I have them on.
I hope this helps.

 

[RUSHBURY]

Hi Beth

My DD8 suffers badly from 'landing sickness'

I posted a thread in Aug '03 for advice and suggestions and received a lot of info etc.

I eventually decided to try a watch type thing which emits pulses and sends a signal to the nausea part of the brain - IT WORKED!!!!

He's now travelled on 2 flights WITHOUT being sick on landing.

The device is called RELIEFBAND -it is about £90-£100 in the UK really expensive but very much cheaper in US. It has been the best money I've spent in a long time - other than going to Florida of course. I would highly recommend this product - no drugs etc, but the difference in the price between UK and US is quite a lot - not sure if it can maybe be bought online from US - especially with the $ rate being so good just now.

If you do a search for 'landing sickness' you will see all the answers etc that I received under my thread - RUSHBURY.

Hope you find something that works.

Helen

 

[Mike Jones]

..another vote for prescription antihistimines - DS was bad for a couple of years, but fine after the doc prescribed for him. Go to your GP asap and beg for help!

Mike

 

[UKDEB]

The wristband sounds as though it's worth trying. Assuming your sickness is related to nerves (I think I remember you posting some time back), your GP will probably prescribe a beta-blocker. Mine prescribes Diazepam for my anxiety, but I remember him questionning me on my symptons and explaining the options - beta blockers were the suggestion for physical sickness.

 

[Rain]

I also use the Relief Band watch!!

I really would not travel without it now! I bought mine on line from US!

Helen,

I recommended the watch to you I am so glad it works for you too.

Lynda

 

[***SandieUK***]

I always take 'Kwells' and they definitely stop that awful feeling of motion sickness. The disadvantage is that they make you have a dry mouth and you feel a bit drowsy - but that's OK on a plane!

 

[Olaf]

I have a huge problem with this too. Just walking into an airport now makes me quesy.

I know this is going to sound nutty, but I buy a big bag of bubble gum, and I chomp down for the entire flight. I know, it's kinda gross, but it works for me.