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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 10:14 am
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HRGM
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
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Originally Posted by rhonnahMI
I tried a search and didn't come up with anything.

I'm looking for ideas on dealing with motion sickness. Short flights (1-2 hrs) I can usually handle but longer (4-6 hr), I seem to loose it.
I've tried the arm bands with miniumal results, dramine doesn't do much. I keep hearing about the patch but have been told they no longer prescribe them in the US?????
have you asked your doctor?

As for other solutions, ginger works well. Also, as odd as it sounds, making sure you have a full stomach can make all the difference in the world.
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