Motion Sickness

Motion sickness is something that can happen to anyone and can result from any form of transportation (boat, plane, car, amusement park ride). Motion sickness can be mild to severe and usually last until the motion stops. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) motion sickness is more common in women, children ages 2-12, and those who already suffer from migraine headaches. 

Some of the classic symptoms of motion sickness are: 

• abdominal discomfort

• nausea

• vomiting

• dizziness

• pallor

• cold sweats

For those who do suffer from motion sickness there are some ways to minimize or prevent these symptoms:

• Try to get a seat with the smoothest ride (front seat of a car, forward facing on a train or a bus, center of a boat, and seats over the wings on a plane)

• Focus on the horizon or distant objects

• Minimize head movement

• Try using motion relief wrist bands

• Take an antihistamine (you will feel drowsy)

• If you get really bad motion sickness, talk with your doctor