In-water motion sickness?

[JackMac]

Sure Graham if your paying?

Sometimes when diving I get a sick feeling, like when you burp and get a bit of a surprise at the end. Some of that feeling I am sure was down to a neck seal which was a bit too tight - possible reason? The other thing was probably it had a lot to do with my diet - often not eating the morning of a dive due to lack of time, when I'd eaten something I didn't get it much, if at all.

Do you feel nauseous because you feel like your head isn't right that's probably something different. No idea on that one. I call bend

Digs.

I know what you mean about the neck seal, but it can't be that alone (as you say) and I've never had an issue at vobster. A bend would sound a bit more interesting on the trip report

[JackMac]

The anti-motion sickness drug which is usually recommended when diving is Stugeron. This doesn't have the side effects which many of the more common drugs do.

I thought Stugeron can make you drowsy?

[big_si]

I thought Stugeron can make you drowsy?

Never did me any harm. Certainly helped with occasional sea sickness if it was a bit bumpy.

[DonnaA]

I take stugeron, never had a problem with being drowsy.

[JackMac]

Thanks, will try stugeron on my next sea dive.

[Manta Mel]

I know many people who have tried stugeron and all have struggled. However, now use Boots travel calm which has been brilliant.

Going back to the sudafed suggestion, I was told you couldn't use it if diving with Nitrox.

[JackMac]

I know many people who have tried stugeron and all have struggled.

Struggled in what way?

Cheers

[Hamish Morrison]

I used to use Stugeron, but it's slow to start working & if I take two it makes me sleepy.

Some time ago on a liveaboard I was given Dramamine and I've never looked back. Unfortunately it's not available in the UK, so I buy it when I'm in the States or get someone else to get it for me.

It really works well for me and it starts acting in about 20 mins or so, so when I forget its not too late as I step aboard the boat. Still makes me a bit drowsy but it lasts all day & I've never had any diving related problem with it.

Hamish.

[adamr]

From the way I have read this thread, the OP is not suffering from seasickness. The problem is on ascents.... Why are people advising motion sickness tablets ??

[The Duck]

From the way I have read this thread, the OP is not suffering from seasickness. The problem is on ascents.... Why are people advising motion sickness tablets ??

The issue is at the shallow stop (6m), at sea only (I was talking with Jack about this on Sunday).

Ascents are fine.

Stops in still (quarry) water are fine.

Stops in the sea where there is some swell is where it starts, hence the possiblity of motion causing the problem.