my fishing buddy gets sea sick bad // help.......

[FLYFISHING MD]

five trips to la jolla in my 17' skiff and 5 times he got sick bad,any tips :???:feel bad for him he tryed everything thanks.......

[Marine_Michael]

Has he tried using motion sickness pills? If not, have him try using some. I also highly suggest having him take some kind of decongestant before going out on the water again. The reason for this is your sense of ballance is determined by the fluid in your inner ear canal. If you're congested there may be some kind of blockage keeping the fluid pressure from equalizing, which will cause motion sickness. Also don't let him lay down if he starts feeling sick, being able to see the horizen moving and feel the fresh air/wind in his face should help to calm the symptems.

If none of that works ... find another fishing buddy. Some people will get motion sickness no matter what they do and just have to learn to live with it.

[Simplyeman]

take a dramamine pill the night before departure and take one again about an hour prior to departure, should do the trick.

[Bassnman Mike]

I don't get sea sick but the wife as well as friends do. We have found that Meclizine seems to work the best without experiencing the drugged feeling or stomach ache like you used to get with the original Dramamine.

I recommend taking it at least 12 hours in advance to let it work thoroughly into your system before you set foot on the boat. When we go on cruises the wife usually takes one the night before and one in the morning on my way to the ship then every 4-6 hours. Don’t wait until you start to feel sea sick because then its to late.

Then of course if you want to go natural, ginger root pills also work well.

From Drugs.com
What is meclizine?
Meclizine is an antihistamine and anticholinergic. It works by blocking a chemical messenger in the brain, which helps to reduce or prevent vomiting.

Meclizine is used to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used for vertigo (or dizziness) caused by certain inner ear problems.

BassnMan Mike

[Fisherman57]

Ive posted this a couple times in the past, but I think it contains some good advice......

The best means of preventing seasickness is to take steps prior to even setting foot on a boat. Some well known over the counter medications for preventing seasickness include brand name drugs such as Dramamine, Bonine, Meclizine and Benadryl. Several stronger, more effective seasickness medications, including Promethazine and Ephedrine are also available by prescription only. Both the over-the-counter and prescription drugs generally work well for preventing seasickness, or for helping you recover more quickly once seasickness has begun. Many people are fearful of taking these medications, however, because of the possible negative side effects.

In most cases, however, the side effects (which typically include drowsiness and blurred vision) are nowhere near as unpleasant as seasickness itself. Medications such as those mentioned above also need to be taken at least a half hour ahead of time in order to do the job. Some users simply fail to allow enough time for these drugs to take effect, and consequently write them off as ineffective

There are also natural alternatives to seasickness drugs.

One of the best-known remedies is ginger.

According to MotherNature.com, a natural products/health advice Web site, several studies conducted have shown that taking two 500 milligram ginger capsules to be more effective in combating seasickness than the recommended dosage of Dramamine.

The German researchers that conducted these studies believe that ginger works via the digestive tract, instead of shutting down messages traveling to the brain (as most anti-nausea drugs function). Taking ginger capsules just prior to your planned boating or fishing trip, or at the first signs of nausea, should help prevent or lessen the severity of seasickness. If you don't have access to ginger capsules, try eating some ginger snap cookies or drinking ginger ale. These sources of ginger are not as strong or pure, but they should help a little.

Another popular option for preventing seasickness is what has become known as "the patch".

Worn behind the ear, such patches gradually release the drug Scopolamine into the body (over the course of three days). These patches are available only by prescription, and must be applied at least eight hours before exposure to work as intended.

Like seasickness pills, Scopolamine patches can produce various side effects, including dry mouth, blurry vision, drowsiness and dizziness.

Despite these possible drawbacks, the patch remains an effective option for seasick-proned boaters and anglers.

A drug-free option for preventing seasickness is available in the form of a "wristband" offered by various manufacturers.

This concept was invented by physician and surgeon Dr. Daniel Choy in 1980 during the Newport-Bermuda yacht race, when the seasickness pills he was carrying got wet and melted in his pocket. It was then that Dr. Choy found considerable relief from seasickness by pressing the Nei-kuan pressure point, located just above the crease of the wrist, towards the elbow, midway between the flexor tendons. Medical researchers hypothesize that there are precise neuroanatomical relationships between the Nei-kuan point and the hypothalamus, cerebellum and brain stem. Wristband type solutions for seasickness are available over-the-counter through most drug stores.

According to the manufacturers, these bands are incredibly safe and effective, and can be used by both children and adults, even expectant mothers, without any problems.

Of course, the best way to prevent seasickness is to take preventative action, but what happens if you find yourself becoming seasick anyway?

The best course to take is to recognize and react to any symptoms as early as possible. What are the early warning signs? Yawning, drowsiness, fatigue and lethargy are the pre-cursors to seasickness. Problem is, these signs can be hard to recognize, especially if you are already tired. Most people don't detect oncoming seasickness until there are more obvious signs, such as stomach discomfort (nausea) and slight sweating, excessive salivating or belching.

As you start to become seasick, you'll find that performing various tasks requiring mental concentration becomes more difficult.

Even simple assignments, such as threading line through the guides of a rod or tying on a hook become seemingly impossible.

Seasickness is obvious in its more advanced stages, when vomiting usually begins.

As mentioned, in order to avoid getting to this point, do something before these serious symptoms occur. Take anti-motion sickness medication. Avoid small, cramped spaces, get out in the fresh air, and take slow, deep breaths. Try going up on deck and looking at the horizon to eliminate visual conflict. Stay around midship or aft, where the pitching and rolling of the ship is less intense. Also be sure to avoid alcohol and smoking as this will only make your condition worse.

The worst thing you can do is to stay in a confined area (such as the galley) where there is typically smoke and various odors, and be sure not to eat any greasy or spicy food being served up.

You can try downing some soda crackers, but that's about it. Don't sit inside and try to read either, thinking the distraction will help. Trying to focus on the print while the boat moves is a sure way to bring on seasickness. While the tendency is to go off by yourself when seasick, don't let your embarrassment discourage you from seeking aid from others onboard, such as the skipper or crew members, that may be able to offer helpful suggestions and/or time-tested remedies.

If you do become seasick, remember to replace the nutrients lost from your system due to repeated vomiting. Even if you don't feel like eating, force yourself to consume small amounts of saltines, broth and fluids that include glucose and electrolytes.

Doing so will help alleviate continued bouts of nausea, strengthen your system, and move you along on the road to recovery.

Good luck out there!



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[Hoshnasi]

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There are also natural alternatives to seasickness drugs.

One of the best-known remedies is ginger...

+1!!!

Go to an herbal rememedy store and purchase "Ginger Root" capsules. its AMAZING at stopping motion sickness. as I child I would becomg motion sick even on short car trips. Gringer root killed the car and boat motion sickness instantly.

[HANG'IN ONE]

:Razz:The patch is the BOMB!

[sawoobley]

My two cents...

I get carsick, sick on an airplane, and sea sick. I think it has to do with fluid balance in your ears or whatever. Dramamine has been the best solution right before I leave. I did this when I went on a 3/4 day trip in San Diego for yellowtail. You may want to take another dose after 6 or 8 hours (whatever is recommended).

Here is the catch. When I went to sit in the galley I started feeling bad/sick within 5-10 minutes of sitting down there. I immediately had to depart and return to the top deck. Sleeping while on the boat will also make me sick. What really helps is standing on the deck and watching where we are heading. I guessing that by visually seeing where we are going it allows my brain to somewhat compensate for the inner ear problem that creates motion sickness. I have the same problem in the car. If I am asleep and the roads are winding or there are a lot of ups and downs then forget it, I'm a goner. Reading while driving is also bad. The best solution is sitting in the front seat looking straight ahead. Well, you get the idea.

Let us know if you find a solution that works...

:Cool:

[Agro]

This is the best stuff I have found. It works awesome!

http://www.scopace.com/

[FLYFISHING MD]

man you guys have some good info.. ! thank you /and good fishing

[Fishbones]

ive noticed that on an empty stomach people seem to get sea sick, I would tell them to eat plain white bread and that usually settled there stomachs and helped them overcome sea sickness.

[HEMAN]

leave him at home and take me instead.. i dont get sea sick! haha.. jk.. all those are great ideas.. good luck. Sounds like fun though.. i always wanted to take my 14 ft duroboat down to south for a trp sometime

[FLYFISHING MD]

leave him at home and take me instead.. i dont get sea sick! haha.. jk.. all those are great ideas.. good luck. Sounds like fun though.. i always wanted to take my 14 ft duroboat down to south for a trp sometime

it is fun you take off from mission bay at 4am and get to la jolla at sun up then you fly fish for barracuda,bonita, and macks then you use a blue and white iron for yellows or wsb or CNR sharks till dark .

[fisherman from long beach]

if your on your own boat let them drive,and get them on fish asap.keep their mind busy.when they think about it,its gonna happen.my girl never been on a boat.i never talked about seasickness.let her drive and put her on fish quickly.and it was a lil rough,but not once did i hear my stomach hurts.she was busy pullin in the fish,and talkin ****.

[elevated]

if your on your own boat let them drive,and get them on fish asap.keep their mind busy.when they think about it,its gonna happen.my girl never been on a boat.i never talked about seasickness.let her drive and put her on fish quickly.and it was a lil rough,but not once did i hear my stomach hurts.she was busy pullin in the fish,and talkin ****.

+1 on that.

Before I quit I used to get seasick so bad if I smoked even a drag of a cig. I was fine on a boat with 10ft seas, one cigarette later, BAM seasick. Just incase your buddy smokes tell him to hold off till the trip is over. Might help, good luck.

[DockRat]

Time to trade him in for a new fishing buddy or Go Solo.

Get a hard core female fishing partner.

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/redshadow_adventure/Fishing%20In%20Bikinis/fighti11-1.jpghttp://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/SkeezixOtoole/BikiniFishing.jpg

Then I woke up from a fishing partner dream. :Embarrassed: DR

[Liteweight]

UNTIL I STARTED WORKING ON THE BOATS, I USED TO GET SICK EVERY TIME OUT. ONCE OUT FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS I WAS GOOD. SINCE I QUIT WORKING ON THE BOATS, I SWEAR BY THE PATCH aka "TRANSDERMSCOPE". JUST GET A DR. TO WRITE A PRESCRIPTION!
LW.

[smokehound]

Cannabis. Very good for stopping nausea dead in it's tracks. The fish will appear more iridescent, the ocean will be more beautiful. The idiots will be more tolerable. And you wont be so pissed when you buy that ten dollar beer. :LOL:

[Sparky70]

I once had an uncle that got seasick every time he took a bath????? Now top that one! :EyePop::EyePop::EyePop:

[HEMAN]

Time to trade him in for a new fishing buddy or Go Solo.

Get a hard core female fishing partner.

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/redshadow_adventure/Fishing%20In%20Bikinis/fighti11-1.jpghttp://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/SkeezixOtoole/BikiniFishing.jpg

Then I woke up from a fishing partner dream. :Embarrassed: DR

just quoted it to see the pix again.. hehe

[olfishergal]

I'd say something but just get deleted AGAIN!!!