Tried and true sea sickness remedies for a fishing trip?

I always use Bonine and make sure I keep some food on my stomach. I've never had a stomach upset issue. it does need to be taken about an hour before boarding.

I picked up some motion sickness options for DH before a salmon fishing trip last year. I didn't have much notice, so no time to do any research. He did wear the wristband, but thought the ginger gum worked best and shared that with the other guys. I can't remember the brands, but if you have a Walgreens nearby, it is whatever they carry.

Ever since having my 3rd I've had terrible problems with motion sickness. We went on a fishing trip last year. I took Dramamine. I had zero problems with it and it worked like a charm. My brother took it too, it worked for him and as far as I know he also had zero problems.

This year I am pregnant again, so the Dramamine is out. I bought the Sea Bands yesterday, and will be praying that they work. My sister in law swears they do, but she prefers alt treatments to pharmacology and I feel like some of her successes are psychosomatic.

We're supposed to go fishing on Wed. If he hasn't left yet I can pop back on to let you know how they worked.

take bonine...like at least 1 hour before you go out. then take ginger chews. then stay away from motor fumes..and stay outside..so you can see horizon

I'm assuming that you will be on the ocean? Most people are ok in calm weather on land locked lakes.

Meclizine is the non drowsy formula of Dramamine. I find that it makes me really sleepy the next day, but I'm fine the day I take it. You need to take it BEFORE you need it. If you are having real problems, it won't help after the nausea starts. Stay out in the fresh air, preferably where you can watch the horizon. It helps the brain orient itself. If you go into the cabin, it will only make things worse.

There is a patch that you can wear behind the ear that is supposed to be the best. But it's prescription only, at least in the US.

If he is on there and in spite of the above precautions is still feeling sea sick, tell him not to go below deck and stay mid boat, as the bow and stern tend towards more movement.

Hopefully the fishing will be good and take his mind off of any queasy feelings.

J

Dramamine is actually an anti-emetic (it used to say so on the box; it might still) - meaning it is the opposite of things that make your stomach upset, it actually can be taken to help someone stop vomiting, even if the cause isn't due to motion sickness.

I get motion sick, but did just fine on Thursday being out on a Jon Boat fishing all day on a lake. What type of fishing are they doing?

Dh did the same for our cruise. Was super glad to have it too. I do just fine Dh not so much without the patch.

I took non drowsy Dramamine for a four day cruise. They worked great.

Stare at the horizon. It doesn't move and this can help with symptoms if the pills and patches aren't cutting it.

I think you'll find dramamine is safe during pregnancy; I am sure I used it eons ago. It's a category B drug, so there's no evidence of harm when used during pregnancy. You could call your doctor's office if you wanted an official answer. I used to work phone triage for an OB, so we'd get lots of calls like this.

OP, no way would I rely on just the bands. Thing is, you don't know what will work for someone. So I like to suggest having several options available. If the trip is many hours or days long, I'd get the patch as one option (it is prescription; works well for me with minimal side effects, though I don't know if it's used for kids), but also dramamine or meclizine (both are OTC). You really don't want dh or ds getting seasick; it is just the worst.

I use the Sea Bands and the pills. I hope your husband catches a whopper.

I adore whale watching but have horrid seasickness. Finally one outfit offered me the advice that was a game changer.

She said take the first dose of Bonine the night before. Get up for a morning trip, eat breakfast and take another dose.

For the FIRST time ever I did not feel sick. What a difference.

I've done it that way since then, and am so grateful for that tip.