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I tried numerous ways to combat motion sickness when I'd fly passengers in light aircraft. Everything from those wristband-watch type devices that use pulses o

I tried numerous ways to combat motion sickness when I'd fly passengers in light aircraft. Everything from those wristband-watch type devices that use pulses of electricity to stimulate nerves, to dramamine and other OTC options. The most effective treatment by far was ginger root powder. You can take it in capsule form and it was the only really effective treatment I came across.

themodelplumber 6y ago
Just curious since ginger works for me too: Did you also get results from ginger products like ginger candies, ginger tea, etc.? I found some candies that work well for me and was planning to branch out a bit.
puranjay 6y ago
I suffer from pretty bad motion sickness. Can you share the sort of dosage and/or brand you use?
- schwap 6y ago
  Gravol makes a ginger version.
- uhhyeahdude 6y ago
  Not who you asked, but I absolutely love Chimes ginger chews. They are strong, and I’ve had excellent results using for nausea. If you look for Chimes on Amazon , you can find a 1lb bag for around 15 bucks.
madengr 6y ago
To relieve the sickness from you or the passengers? Do you get motion sickness as a pilot, or only as a passenger? I have been camel sick; large, slow motions.
nradov 6y ago
The first time I rode in a friend's light helicopter he told me, "We don't have any barf bags onboard so make sure your shirt is tucked in." (Luckily I felt fine.)
muststopmyths 6y ago
I find pressure on my wrist (about 2-3 fingers above the base of the hand) helps tremendously. OTC wristbands from walgreens that do the same didn't help much. Had to press down on one arm with the other. Not a cure though, so I've never tried a roller coaster with this technique. The headache would probably make me insane.
mauvehaus 6y ago
Oh man. I took the fast ferry from Boston to Provincetown in rough seas. The boat was pitching, yawing, and rolling, simultaneously. I think normally they charge for ginger suckers/lollypops. They were handing them out by the fistful for free on that trip. Unfortunately, the principal effect of them seemed to be that people were vomiting ginger-scented vomit. That was a long-ass boat ride; at least half the folks on it threw up. I like the idea of capsules of ginger root powder a lot more.

themodelplumber 6y ago

Just curious since ginger works for me too: Did you also get results from ginger products like ginger candies, ginger tea, etc.? I found some candies that work well for me and was planning to branch out a bit.

puranjay 6y ago

I suffer from pretty bad motion sickness. Can you share the sort of dosage and/or brand you use?

schwap 6y ago
Gravol makes a ginger version.
uhhyeahdude 6y ago
Not who you asked, but I absolutely love Chimes ginger chews. They are strong, and I’ve had excellent results using for nausea. If you look for Chimes on Amazon , you can find a 1lb bag for around 15 bucks.

madengr 6y ago

To relieve the sickness from you or the passengers? Do you get motion sickness as a pilot, or only as a passenger? I have been camel sick; large, slow motions.

nradov 6y ago

The first time I rode in a friend's light helicopter he told me, "We don't have any barf bags onboard so make sure your shirt is tucked in." (Luckily I felt fine.)

muststopmyths 6y ago

I find pressure on my wrist (about 2-3 fingers above the base of the hand) helps tremendously. OTC wristbands from walgreens that do the same didn't help much. Had to press down on one arm with the other. Not a cure though, so I've never tried a roller coaster with this technique. The headache would probably make me insane.

mauvehaus 6y ago

Oh man. I took the fast ferry from Boston to Provincetown in rough seas. The boat was pitching, yawing, and rolling, simultaneously. I think normally they charge for ginger suckers/lollypops. They were handing them out by the fistful for free on that trip. Unfortunately, the principal effect of them seemed to be that people were vomiting ginger-scented vomit. That was a long-ass boat ride; at least half the folks on it threw up. I like the idea of capsules of ginger root powder a lot more.