The Dogmother Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Ok, so I seem to be suffering from mal demarquement after we took a boat round the Greek islands. I am well used to boats and sailing, so this is very weird; slight lightheadedness and sense of motion, but no other symptoms. Can anyone reassure me that it won't last long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepnout Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) You might have an ear infection or water in the middle ear. Did you do any swimming? The worst thing to have is this: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menieres-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20374910 hope you fell better soon. PS: Do you have ringing in one or both ears? See link Edited June 6, 2018 by stepnout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Sorry you're not feeling 100%, DM. How long ago was the boat trip? Was it choppy? I've had similar on the odd occasion - also brought on by a long (3hr +) car trip. As well as the lightheadedness it's also felt a little 'away with the fairies' (not really anything new there then ) like a sense of dislcoation from things. It usually just lasts half an hour or so. Hope you are soon recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Have had it everytime I took the ferry to Harwich and back. Especially being in the bathroom while at sea triggers it. Standing in any bathroom will put me back on the boat for a few days after. But it does go away after a day or two with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 DM the first time I went on a cruise I think it was 2 weeks,no choppy seas I suffered for at least a week. Even when I was back at work and sitting interviewing clients I felt I was swaying. I had forgotten that and I’m off cruising next week 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 What makes it odd is that I have never suffere any form of travel or sea sickness before. It isn't a problem, just rather odd and slightly disconcerting at times.... Made paddleboarding a bit of a challenge! thanks all for your feedback, I hope it is only temporary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 As it's new to you could it be menopause related? That does some weird stuff to the body and random dizziness has been my main problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 OH used to be immune to roller coasters etc. Now he has to take tablets for all things apart from travelling in a car! Might be age related as Patsylab says it does do weird stuff. I was prescribed Stugeron tablets for dizziness - until it was accepted that the blood pressure tablets were to high a dose so I never needed to use them - turns out they are the same things for motion sickness - exactly the same - so was put to good use in Scotland for sea trips for OH. I think his motion sickness is age related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 On 6/7/2018 at 7:19 AM, patsylabrador said: As it's new to you could it be menopause related? That does some weird stuff to the body and random dizziness has been my main problem. Not sure, but I doubt it as I've been menopausal, with patches, for the last 10 years and not had this before Perhaps I need some of the dogs' Thornits Ear Powder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Now that works wonders! Hope it clears soon though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I have only had travel sickness a few times - on a boat going to Calais in the 1980's - it was winter so choppy. The other times were on coaches in Spain. I dont like travel sick pills they make me drowsy and unco-ordinated (more than the menopause does LOL) . Last time was on the coach to the airport. I descreetly voimited into a bag I found in my handbag and when the coach stopped I bolted off the coach like Mo Farrah. The holiday rep said " are you felling better now" I was mortified, the time before was on a coach and ES was 2 and being potty trained. I grabbed his potty and yes you've guessed threw up in it. A cross little voice said " you've been sick in my potty" The lady opposite smiled and hissed " are you feeling better?" Oh the embarassment. Going to Spain this year think I will see GP and try and get something before I go. You have my sympathy Clare but dont know what to suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Not sure if it is getting less, or I am just used to it, but I didn't notice it so much today Thankfully, I don't feel sick. Just as if things are moving around me at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyTrish Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 If it lasts longer than a week I'd go and see my GP in case it's an inner ear thing. I love being on boats and I've only had mal-de-mer three times; once crossing to Ireland from Holyhead when it was very rough, once on a glass bottom boat in Florida and once on a coach in the Dominican Republic. I never actually vomited and it stopped as soon as I put my feet on the ground. I sometimes get the moving sensation in bed if I've been on a long train journey but it never lasts very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panicum Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 As a sailor I can tell you what you are feeling is perfectly normal. It always takes me a few days to get my sea legs under me. It's like even when you are standing still everything seems to be moving, even ever so slightly, around you. Many people have said they have success with using just one ear plug, it can help even out the inner ear pressure which help reduce the dizziness and nausea associated with motion sickness. I've never tried it, but I have used the wrist bands on a cruise and those worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Thanks Panicum I am also a pretty experienced sailor, and have never had this before. I *think* it's easing a bit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Glad you're beginning to feel a bit better DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 6 hours ago, Purplemaniacs said: Glad you're beginning to feel a bit better DM I should hope so after 8 months. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Oh dear should have read the date. It came up as the next post so I thought it was recent 😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 5 hours ago, Purplemaniacs said: Oh dear should have read the date. It came up as the next post so I thought it was recent 😀😀 Mine said that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Thank you for your well-wishes anyhow 😊 Perhaps there was a spam post, which was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Pesky spammers. 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I hate the ones that pretend to have a question etc and then turn out to be a spammer. Just post your ***** straight away, so we can get you blocked... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
