HMM I have bought sugared dried ginger to eat for an uspset tummy and I always carry ginger tea in my purse to drink after meals to help with digestion~~I am going to check these out Glenda, they say ginger is also good for morning sickness~~I wonder if these would be safe for a PG gal? Thanks for the tip :)

Caution for pregnancy.

YogaLady, google it and read. From what I read was NO.

I've bought the Sailor's Secret Premium Ginger and Tummydrops Ginger for motion sickness, both also with excellent reviews on Amazon. I love ginger.

I use something similar, Sailor's Secret. Glenda, why are you wondering about the patch or a pill? Do you not trust the ginger to be enough?

Never mind--I read your thinking on the other thread. Maybe you could take along some Bonine or whatever as a backup. (Or they'll surely have it on the ship.)

This post was edited by socks12345 on Thu, Mar 20, 14 at 12:59

, I'm looking for an alternative for the patch or taking a pill.

health store highly recommended ginger.

I'm taking the pills back that I purchased at CVS, and I canceled the prescription for the patch.

AND yes, i can always go to the ship's doctor if the ginger doesn't work.

Hopefully, as I'm not prone to get motion sickness, I won't need anything, but if I need something JUST IN CASE. Fingers crossed.

One thing I have heard is that the Dramamine they sell on the boat or have in the doctor's office often sells out really early during cruises, so it might not hurt to have some just in case.

Treating Motion Sickness

If you get motion sickness, eating crystallized ginger, or eating some ginger chews can help alleviate the symptoms. Ginger naturally helps prevent nausea, especially when it results from dizziness or motion sickness. If you have motion sickness regularly, try one or two small to medium-sized pieces of crystallized ginger before or during travel.

Yes. Glenda crystallized or sugar giner as I call it. Is what i love ;) And I have bought the chews and carried them also~~also you can get ginger tea that may help and is very easy to carry.

Might try it for my dog. Georgy is getting better in the car but doesn't really like it. She use to throw up every time. This dog will eat anythingâ¦..pencils, pens,paper, etc. but I made two big jars of crystalized ginger and wouldn't you know, it's the one thing she will not eat. Actually, I understand ginger snaps will do the trick but since I don't get motion sickness, I wouldn't really know.

I wouldn't worry, Glenda. I've crossed the Atlantic in much smaller ships before the invention of stabilizers without a problem. Have you ever been seasick on cruises? Where is your cabin?

I have found that Crown Royal and Ginger Ale works well! Have a great trip!

Have you ever used Sea Bands? They work very well for me and for my grandkids.
They are not very expensive and lost for years.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sea Bands

I love ginger too..I have Ginger Chews..but I love their hard candy too.
The Ginger People is the brand I like. I even have syrup for tea if I need it.

If a lurker can add a tip - I learned as a long time boater (small vessel though - 24 ft.) If you take Gravol (dramamine) right before you go to bed at night, the part that makes you drowsy is gone from your system by morning, but the anti-nausea part lasts. Learn that from our family doctor who was also a boater/fisherman. Always gave my one carsick daughter a Gravol the night before and that way she didn't spend the whole trip sleeping.
Jane

I am very prone to motion sickness because of chronic problems with my inner ear I have used Sea Bands since the early 1980's. They worked great on the cruises I have been on.

Glenda, I LOVE reading your posts! You post interesting & sometimes unusual, but useful things, fun to hear your dinners each night and I also love to hear about your relationship with your sweet grandson. :)

Thanks for posting this one for sure, we, too, are cruisers and only once I did get seasick for an evening. No fun! I will order these - you're right, Dramamine makes me sleepy!

PhillyFog, thank you for your response! Made me feel special. Appreciate.

PhillyFog, your favorite cruising places? Would love to hear. Thx