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What works best for sea sickness?
My son is due to be aboard a fairly small ship and is prone to sea sickness. I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion for what your sailor may have used?
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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He can try the over the counter meds...
Ok..I have to ask...if he knows he is prone to sea sickness...why did he join the Navy?
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Permalink Reply by Concernedad on
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Odd question.
To test himself. Be a better person. serve his country.
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Permalink Reply by J/J Mom on
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haha, i was like Angie & wondered the same thing ...
Those bracelets worked wonders for my kids when they were younger and for friends we've loaned them to -- hope they work for your son! The key is getting them positioned correctly on one's wrist. Both of my big kids are less & less prone to getting motion sick as they age (21 & 23 now), hope that's what happens for your son too!!
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thanks. We bought him one of those wrist bands that is supposed to help. Guess we'll see if that works.
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Those bracelets are not allowed in uniform.
also it isn't an odd question...I know and had people separated due to sea sickness. They can't have people getting sick all the time while underway, if they are getting sick and can't do their job they can't be in the military.
That is why I asked the question
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Do you have any info showing those bracelets are not allowed?
My son said, the last time they went out, the waters were rough and half the 80 man crew were sick. Apparently, many sailors shouldn't have joined the Navy.
When he joined, I'm sure he didn't consider the odds of being put on the Navy's smallest ship.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Grooming state cards do allow one bracelet in uniform, however he can't wear it if it would be a safety hazard while doing his job.
Some people join the Navy without ever having been on water. If he can get up on deck and focus on the far horizon now and then, that helps. Not conducive to productivity though....
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He's an ET. I have no idea how that will affect his job.
From what I've read, 75% of people who get seasick, learn to deal with it and adjust.
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I was an ET. No jewelry when working on the gear. Shock hazard. He could wear it other times.
I don't get seasick except when I play certain video games. First person POV makes me queasy. Too bad I never was stationed on a ship.
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Yes, I know you were.
The bracelet is a rubber band. Much like those Livestrong bands. Can't imagine there's any chance for shock there. I'm sure he'll find out soon enough if he can't use it. However, right now, I can't find anything written saying he can't. I'm just looking for the easiest fix. Being sea sick is one of the most miserable feelings you can have.
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