Medications for motion sickness - Philadelphia Holistic Clinic

Medications for motion sickness - Philadelphia Holistic Clinic

People who suffer from carsickness or seasickness most commonly use motion sickness pills. First of all, let’s make it clear. Motion sickness, car sickness, and seasickness are the same condition, differing only in the environment.

In the article below, we’ll discuss how to cure motion sickness, all pros and cons, as well as side effects.

The most common approach to fight this condition is motion sickness pills. You have a few options for preventing seasickness or treating your symptoms.

The list of motion sickness medications consists of

Frequently used to cure allergies, antihistamines can also stop motion sickness and alleviate symptoms. Only antihistamines that cause drowsiness are effective. Non-tiring formulas don’t help.

Dramamine belongs to a group of non-drowsy motion sickness medicines that don’t trigger drowsiness.

The characteristics of the medicines for motion sickness of this category are:

Promethazine is a prescription antihistamine used to treat motion sickness. It helps reduce your brain’s signals that are making you vomit. Adults under 65 should take 25 milligrams twice a day, starting 30 minutes to an hour before travel. Children between the ages of 2 and 17 are allowed to take between 12.5 and 25 milligrams twice a day.

Consider getting scopolamine as a prescription adhesive patch for motion sickness (Transderm Scop). Apply the patch for motion sickness behind your ear a few hours before your trip for 72 hours of protection. If you experience any health problems such as glaucoma or urinary retention, consult your doctor before using these medicines for motion sickness. Scopolamine patches for motion sickness (Transderm Scop®) or oral pills for motion sickness prevent nausea and vomiting. After three days, remove the patches for motion sickness and put on a new one. Only adults should use this drug, as it can cause dry mouth.

Any form of transport can cause motion sickness. It can happen suddenly, ranging from feeling anxious to cold sweats, dizziness, and vomiting. It usually dies down as soon as the movement stops. The more you travel, the easier it becomes to get used to the movement.

You can avoid motion sickness by planning ahead. When traveling, do not sit on the rear seats or rearward-facing seats. Choose places where you will least feel movement.

So, how to help with motion sickness if you are sensitive to it:

The first and most common is when the eyes do not register movement, but the vestibular/proprioceptive system does. This type can occur on land (caused by cars, trains, and amusement park rides); at sea, as a seasick or “mal de mer” (caused by boats, traditional or hydrofoil ferries, and life rafts); in the air as an air sickness (caused by gliders, hovercraft, helicopters and airplanes of all kinds); and in space as a space disease (e.g. space shuttle driving). For example, a toddler’s head in the back seat of a car is often below window level, preventing him from seeing the rapidly passing landscape outside. Passengers can also be engrossed in reading or playing computer games. In such cases, the eyes do not register the various movements of the car, leaving the patient deprived of the information necessary to avoid sensory conflict.

People sometimes refer to the second type of motion sickness as “reverse motion sickness” because it differs from the traditional type. In this case, the eyes register movement, but the vestibular/proprioceptive system does not match the visual input. Sources of confusing “optokinetic” visual input include the use of microfiche/microfilm machines; visiting big screen cinemas; watching movies with jerky and unpredictable camera movements; playing video games; trying to read a navigation system with a moving map while driving; and using driving simulators, fixed base flight simulators, and head-mounted and fixed virtual reality equipment. In all of these cases, the movement of the body does not exist as the eyes see it. People can try to compensate for the illusion of movement by unconsciously moving their body in a postural swing motion in the direction of the indicated movement.

There are a few causes of motion sickness, but the leading one is inequality between what you see and what you hear. While you are in the car, it continues to move. However, your body is still. This imbalance is what makes you feel awful.

Your brain receives signals from parts of the body that detect movement: eyes, inner ears, muscles, and joints. When these parts send out conflicting information, your brain doesn’t know if you are stationary or moving. The confused reaction of your brain makes you feel bad.

For instance, when you drive a car, you are

There are many actions that can trigger motion sickness, such as

Motion sickness can attack you unexpectedly. You may perhaps feel fine for a short time and then suddenly encounter some of the following symptoms of motion sickness:

Various natural treatments for motion sickness can also help. Remember: Always ask your doctor for advice on supplement use and dosage.

Hypnosis for motion sickness is as effective as any other medications for motion sickness.

Hypnosis is well known for its effectiveness in treating many things, such as weight loss, smoking, stress, IBS, phobias, etc. It is also very effective in treating motion sickness. So, let’s briefly discuss how motion sickness develops and how hypnosis for motion sickness can help you escape from this horrible condition.

We consciously know that we are sitting motionless on a moving object. The confusion resides in the subconscious part of the brain. The conscious mind knows what’s going on, but the subconscious doesn’t always. The subconscious section of the brain is powerful because, evolution-wise, it’s much, much older than consciousness. It monitors and regulates all of our automatic reactions and responses, such as perspiration, blushing, and inhalation, and it is also responsible for our intuition. However, it can sometimes get confusing when unnatural things happen to us because it does not understand words or concepts like our conscious mind does. This situation is where hypnosis can help alleviate this lag naturally and effectively, without the need for medications with side effects.

A clinical hypnotherapist can talk to the unconscious mind about what’s happening in a moving vehicle if you have motion sickness. If you can effectively communicate a message to the subconscious mind, then there is no more confusion when traveling. Just tell the subconscious that you’re moving in a vehicle, and the ears will detect movement despite what the eyes see.

When there is no confusion, the body does not need to trigger nausea because it knows that there is no bacterial infection causing perception problems. There will be no more problems of perception since the subconscious will now know what is going on. With a well-informed subconscious, you can now travel in comfort without the need for a sick bag!

An acupressure point along your wrist called a Nei-Kuan (P6) can provide quick relief. Place the index, middle, and ring fingers of your right hand on the inside of your left wrist, 

starting below the crease. Your Nei-Kuan point is under your index finger, between the tendons of the wrist. Apply firm pressure to one or both wrists for four to five seconds.

As with acupuncture in most other contexts, the scientific literature suggests a significant effect. Acupressure, in particular, such as “Sea Band” or “Relief Band,” also seems effective. More vigorous procedures, such as electroacupuncture, laser, and ear acupuncture, have even more reports of a favorable response.

It seems possible that an electrical stimulator, such as a TENS unit, could be helpful in preventing motion sickness.

Overall, we believe that acupuncture plays an essential role in the prevention of motion sickness.

Certain scents, such as pure essential oils of ginger and lavender, can also be beneficial. Peppermint essential oil is used to relieve nausea in hospital patients. There are many ways to use oils, but diffusion has the least risk of interaction. You can purchase a portable diffuser for travel, and you only need to use a couple of drops of oil per session. The maximum recommended diffusion time is one hour. Smelling from an oil bottle or wearing essential oil necklaces would be more comfortable in a moving vehicle.

Chamomile is an herb that helps soothe the stomach, reduce acids, and relax stomach muscles, and thus chamomile tea has become one of the best natural medications for motion sickness. You can find chamomile tea in most grocery stores and at online retailers like Amazon.com. Consider brewing the tea before you travel, storing it in a travel mug, and drinking it hot or cold.

People use licorice root to relieve stomach ulcer pain, reduce acid irritation in the stomach, and improve digestion. It can also help prevent symptoms of motion sickness. You can buy lozenges online from retailers like Amazon.com. The serving size will depend on the brand you buy. These pills for motion sickness may taste excellent, but keep in mind that they are still considered herbal supplements.

Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) is often used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, among other conditions such as anxiety. Increasing Vitamin B-6 can also alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, although further research in this area is necessary. Thus, vitamin B-6 becomes a suitable medication for motion sickness. The recommended maximum daily intake for adults is 100 milligrams per day.

Some scientists believe that low levels of serotonin in the brain may be associated with motion sickness and migraines. Supplements 5- Hydroxytryptophan, as well as 5-HTP with magnesium, can help increase serotonin levels. You can find these supplements individually or in combination at drugstores or online stores such as Amazon.com. It can take two to three weeks to see the results of this method of treatment for motion sickness.

Biofeedback treatment for motion sickness uses your thoughts to control your physical responses to stimuli such as movement. It was successful in combating air sickness in US Air Force airmen.

To achieve this, a therapist connects sensors with different parts of the body to measure things like the heart or breathing rate. You will then work with the therapist to control your reactions. Ask a doctor for a referral or search the BCIA directory for certified therapists.

Thus, in the treatment of motion sickness, one should consider a holistic approach that includes individualized treatment to better understand the patient’s situation and to facilitate the avoidance of future recurrences.

In travel, homeopaths have valid approaches regarding the holistic and individualized medications for motion sickness. Homeopathy takes into account all of the most distinct individual symptoms, which are really characteristic of the patient, forming the basis of the prescription, which ultimately leads to a cure. It is hoped that useful information will be obtained both about the etiology of motion sickness and the homeopathic approach to its management.

Cocculus Indicus is a medicine made from a plant called Indian Cockle, which is part of the Menispermaceae family. Cocculus is a first-class homeopathic remedy for motion sickness. People use this homeopathic remedy to treat cases of motion sickness, seasickness, and air sickness. The patient experiences nausea and vomiting while driving in cars, boats, or trains, or even when looking at a moving boat. The patient may also experience travel sickness after being rocked. Patients that will benefit from Cocculus Indicus are experiencing a feeling of emptiness in the abdomen. Another symptom of motion sickness that is specific to this remedy is nausea accompanied by dizziness, which begins with the slightest movement. Nausea and dizziness can even lead to fainting or vomiting.

Petroleum is a natural medicine used to treat the symptoms of motion sickness. The person in need of this medicine experiences severe discomfort and a feeling of nausea and vomiting while traveling. There is an empty and weak feeling in the stomach. Nausea can occur suddenly when driving in cars, which often becomes so violent that the patient becomes breathless. There is dizziness and vomiting with bitter green substances.

Tabacum Nicotiana is a medicine made from the Nicotiana tabacum plant in the Solanaceae family. Tabacum can work wonders in treating motion sickness that causes severe nausea. The patient usually feels nausea, which lasts and leads to vomiting. Dizziness is episodic and starts suddenly, leading to fainting spells. The patient gets a sinking sensation in the upper abdomen.

Sepia is a remedy for motion sickness that occurs during episodes of anxiety. Traveling in a car often leads to significant nausea and vomiting. The patient experiences severe anxiety when trying to strain his eyes while traveling—tenderness and a feeling of emptiness in the lower abdomen.

Ipecacuanha is a medicine made from the Uragoga Ipecacuanha plant of the Rubiaceous family. Ipecacuanha is a homeopathic medicine for motion sickness that is used, in particular, when the patient gets motion sickness while looking at moving objects—a feeling of stomach emptying. The patient experiences loss of appetite with nausea. The slightest movement aggravates the nausea, which persists even after vomiting.

Theridion is a natural remedy for motion sickness associated with headaches. Nausea usually begins with a headache, closing your eyes, looking at still things, or traveling in a fast-moving car. It is an effective medication for treating seasickness. Nausea occurs along with dizziness. The patient may vomit acidic water due to dizziness. Seasickness improves when you close your eyes.

Iris Versicolor is a medicine prepared from the Blue Flag plant of the Iridaceae family. Iris is best suited for people who have motion sickness with acid vomiting. When driving a car, the patient has a tendency to have nausea and vomit. The patient experiences constant nausea accompanied by vomiting. There is nausea and vomiting from thin, watery, acidic, and acidic foodstuffs, causing a burning sensation in the mouth, throat, and stomach.

Magnesia Carbonica is a natural remedy for motion sickness with a pronounced feeling of emptiness in the stomach. Nausea occurs, followed by vomiting. The patient feels very weak due to nausea and vomiting, which started while driving in a car and includes the expulsion of acidic or bitter-salt water.

Nux Moschata is a medicine made from the Myristica Officinalis plant of the Myristicaceae family. It is a natural remedy for motion sickness and sleepiness. The patient experiences nausea and a violent attack of water pain when driving a car. There is a strong tendency to fall asleep during nausea, and the epigastric region may feel pressured. Some people also experience shortness of breath, with a particular sensation of something crawling up the throat from the stomach.

Nux Vomica is prepared from the seeds of Strychnos Nux Vomica from the Loganiaceae family. As a remedy, it is best suited for people suffering from motion sickness, which improves after vomiting. The patient experiences motion sickness while driving in a car or traveling by sea. There may be excessive nausea and vomiting along with retching. The patient has a constant desire to vomit as he feels that nausea will improve upon vomiting. Vomiting for undigested food occurs to relieve symptoms of motion sickness.

You should contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Almost everyone feels motion sickness at some point. The sickness and queasiness may make you throw up. You may not always be able to avoid movement that makes you sick, especially when traveling. If you are prone to motion sickness, speak with your doctor about ways to prevent the disease and what to do if you get sick. You can take steps to make your travel more enjoyable without resorting to a barf bag.

If you prefer acupuncture or homeopathic medications for motion sickness, contact Philadelphia Holistic Clinic. At the clinic, Dr. Tsan and his associates will take care of your treatment and help you enjoy travel. To schedule an appointment for evaluation and discuss with Victor Tsan, MD, which natural approach is best for you, call (267) 403-3085 or use our online appointment application.