Seasick relief bands

[rufusrex]

I read the links to the studies the Dr. provided. The first study, some device was used to make the test patients sick, and lo and behold they all did get sick. They were subjected to "Subjects were exposed to a 20-min baseline and a maximum of 20 min of optokinetic drum rotation" - as I understand it, a optokinetic drum rotation is a device designed to cause motion sickness and spins you on 3 axis of motion. I would doubt any device would work in those extreme conditions. Dr. Tom, I would be very interested to see if those same test conditions were used on other remedies, such at the "Patch" or Bonine. I would guess that they would fail also. I think the test condition was simply too harsh for anything to work on. And, according to the first study "The only difference found between conditions was a potential delay in symptom onset for the ReliefBand compared with the Acuband." - So there was a potential delay in symptom onset? Does this mean it works a little? Motion sickness caused by a tossing ship to me is much different than sitting in a machine designed specifically to create nausea.

 

We are going on a cruise out of NYC this January, and I have bought 4 bands for my family. We are also brining Bonine and ginger capsules as a backup. If they don't work, then hello EBAY. But I will try to keep an open mind. To others interested, it looks like Sharper Image has them in the clearance section for $50.

[crazymomhas2]

i have only been on one cruise (now planning my second) so i can only speak of my experience. i can get sick to my stomache watching my kids on a ferris wheel so i was very worried about getting sick on the ship.i took the dramamine with me and only needed it once. the trick which i learned the hard way was be careful on what part of the ship you are on. on the spirit we were in the casino (lower front end of the ship). my husband noticed i was starting to look a little "green" in the face and suggested i go back to the room for a little while. when we were talking about my experience the next day to people they said the front lower part of the ship is where you tend to feel more of the waves. again, i'm new at this so could be wrong just offering some help.