Hey all, after my wife’s cruises, she sometimes gets vertigo-like symptoms that last for almost a week. It’s worse when she tries to work, especially looking at a computer screen. Any advice on how to make this go away faster? Thanks in advance!
By the way, here’s a tip from me: the breakfast buffet in the solarium on Oasis class Royal Caribbean ships is so much better than the main buffet. It’s less crowded, has outdoor seating, and the food selection is the same!
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Hey all, after my wife’s cruises, she sometimes gets vertigo-like symptoms that last for almost a week. It’s worse when she tries to work, especially looking at a computer screen. Any advice on how to make this go away faster? Thanks in advance!
By the way, here’s a tip from me: the breakfast buffet in the solarium on Oasis class Royal Caribbean ships is so much better than the main buffet. It’s less crowded, has outdoor seating, and the food selection is the same!
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Non-drowsy Dramamine (meclizine) works for most vertigo symptoms.
Tan said:
Non-drowsy Dramamine (meclizine) works for most vertigo symptoms.
Would this work on a plane too? I sometimes get vertigo when the plane makes a sharp turn.
I find that loading up on electrolytes helps the most!
Colby said:
I find that loading up on electrolytes helps the most!
Haha, yep, it’s what plants crave.
I take Sudafed or Benadryl and sleep it off. Dramamine doesn’t help me. I used to try to push through it, but it just made it worse. Now I plan a day of rest after a cruise.
My husband wears his patches for three days after a cruise.
Reign said:
My husband wears his patches for three days after a cruise.
Same here - I wear my patches for 4-5 days after a cruise and stay hydrated.
We usually take a few days in a beach hotel to recover from the ‘I still feel like I’m on a boat’ feeling.
Long walks on flat land and plenty of water help.
The only way to get over mal-debarkment syndrome is to book another cruise. 
By the way, I love the Johnny Rockets breakfast on Oasis class ships. It’s diner style, and there’s outdoor seating, but it’s usually a little more crowded with a short wait. Also, Park Cafe is a good quick bite spot.
Following for advice. We’re not going on our first family cruise until August, but sea sickness has me worried. I already bought Bonine to test out before then.
Archer said:
Following for advice. We’re not going on our first family cruise until August, but sea sickness has me worried. I already bought Bonine to test out before then.
Just to clarify, this post isn’t about seasickness on the cruise itself. It’s about feeling the motion after you’re back on land.
Try Wuzees Motion Sickness Glasses.
Sudafed (the real stuff), Allegra, and Bonine worked for me.
You can try the Epley maneuver. It can help your brain recalibrate your inner ear.
Ah, sorry about that. I get the wobble every time too.
My tip is to lay on the floor, eyes open, palms down. It helps retrain your brain that you’re not moving.
I guess I’m the only one who likes the feeling of motion after I get back on land.