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Motion/plane sick?

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i get car sick and motion and sick. I REALLY get car sick when im writting or reading in the car. I am going on a plane in about a week. If i try reading..wil i still get sick even though im in a plane and not in a car?
if you have experienced motion or plane sickness-tell me what its like cause i havent been on a plane because of the motion sickness i have.
--thanks!!--

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i read, or at least try to read, in the car and i get car sick but i read on the plane all the time and i never feel sick!

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I'm very car sick, and I've never experienced any nausea or anything on an airplane. Sometimes, the take off and landing make me a little bit queasy, but I think part of that has to do with nerves. Other than that, once in the air, you should have no problem at all.
I have the same problem. I cannot read when in a moving car. However, I have never had a problem when flying. I believe that much if it is caused by the images flashing past me in a moving auto, which you do not get in an airplane. You can always take Dramamine, which is available over the counter.
The over the counter meds put me to sleep, but there is a wrist band that presses on an acupressure point that will prevent motion sickness - check at a health food store or pharmacy.

Cars bother me - but not air planes.
鈥hat is travel sickness?

Travel sickness, or motion sickness, is an unpleasant, temporary disturbance of your sense of balance and equilibrium that occurs while travelling by sea, road or air. It is characterised by dizziness, nausea (feeling sick) and a stomach upset.

鈥hat causes travel sickness?

Travel sickness is caused by strong, repetitive movements, usually produced by an aeroplane, car or boat. It can also be caused by the motion of an amusement park ride or swing. Normally, your body's sense of balance and equilibrium are maintained by three elements:

the inner ear, which contains fluid-filled canals (the semi-circular canals) that react to strong repetitive movements
the eyes, which tell the brain where you are in space, and confirm your direction of motion
receptors on your skin, joints and muscles, which tell the brain which parts of the body are moving
The symptoms of travel sickness occur when the brain receives conflicting signals from these three systems. For example, if you are reading a book in the back of a car, your inner ear and skin receptors sense that you are moving, but your eyes see only the pages of the book.

It is not known why some people are more affected by travel sickness than others. It affects both sexes and all ages in equal numbers.

鈥hat are the symptoms and complications of travel sickness?

Travel sickness is usually just a minor annoyance and does not signify any serious medical illness, but some people can be temporarily incapacitated by it. Symptoms of travel sickness include:

loss of appetite
nausea and vomiting
dizziness
Some people will also experience:
cold sweats
excess saliva production
yawning
rapid shallow breathing
These symptoms usually begin soon after embarking on some form of transport, and worsen as the journey continues.

There are very few complications associated with travel sickness although they can include dehydration following excessive vomiting and injuries following falls or unsteadiness.

鈥ow do I recognise travel sickness?

The onset of the symptoms listed above soon after the start of a trip is usually indicative of travel sickness. This can be confirmed later by a doctor from a description of your symptoms. Occasionally your doctor may examine you to exclude any other causes such as an ear infection or stomach disorder.

鈥hat is the treatment for travel sickness?

鈥elf-care action plan

There are many things you can do to prevent travel sickness, or at least minimise the symptoms:

Do not eat large meals or drink alcohol before or during travel. Avoid carbonated drinks as these are likely to upset your stomach more than still liquids
Do not read. Focus on a stable view, such as the horizon, or fix your gaze on a distant object (ahead is preferable as things don't pass by and give mixed messages). If the person affected by travel sickness is a child, an elevated car seat that enables the child to look out of the front window will often help
Open a window whenever possible to get some fresh air
Breathe slowly and deeply through your mouth
Allowing yourself to vomit can help reduce nausea but do not force yourself to be sick. If you are sick, be sure to replace lost fluids with frequent small sips of cold, still water
Avoid areas where there are heavy odours or people are smoking
Sit in an area of the aeroplane or boat with the least motion (usually in the middle of the craft) and turn on the overhead vent to increase air circulation

鈥edicines

For minor discomfort, you can buy over-the-counter medications, which should usually be taken before travel. Some of these medications contain an anti-histamine, which can cause drowsiness and increase the effects of alcohol. These treatments can be very effective but don't suit everyone and if you do intend to take an anti-histamine drug to prevent sea-sickness, for example, be sure not to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking the preparation.

For more serious travel sickness your doctor may prescribe patches containing hyoscine (an anti-nausea drug). These are applied to an area of hairless skin 5鈥? hours before the journey, and can be topped up with a new patch after 72 hours. They are a very effective means of preventing symptoms of travel sickness. The patches should be removed as soon as the journey is ended: long-term use is not recommended.

鈥omplementary therapies

Some people find that acupressure bands worn on the wrists are helpful in alleviating symptoms of travel sickness.

Ginger has been recommended as an alternative therapy for preventing symptoms, but its effectiveness has yet to be proven in clinical trials.

鈥hat is the outcome of travel sickness?

For the majority of sufferers, travel sickness resolves as soon as the journey is completed and usually there are no difficulties. A few people may suffer intermittent symptoms or feel a little unsteady for a few days after the trip, especially after travelling by boat.

Rarely, travel sickness can become progressively worse with each journey and eventually require the attention of a doctor. However, simple medication will normally be all that is needed to treat the symptoms.
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