jump Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi All!Sorry to start two threads in a row but they are very different questions.I get motion sick extremely easily and I've wondered if it's related to POTS. I wonder this because one thing that really helps (besides taking dramamine or bonine) is eating a lot of salt (like even more than usual). So I wondered if motion sickness could be somehow related to poor salt retention, and ANS in general.Anyone know?thanks,jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 HI, motion sickness is extremely common in migraine sufferers. I have always had BAD motion sickness, can't read in cars (have to look out the window) and forget boats! I'm betting it's an ANS thing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaCrystal Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I don't get migraines but boyyyyy do I get car-sick and train-sick, and even walking-sick. I feel pretty pathetic. I've never been on a boat, I bet you I get boat sick too. I have never heard of anyone getting motion sickness on the light-rail public transportation here in the Bay area (BART), but I get sick every time I ride it. I can't drive, so it kinda *****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertie Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I get motion sickness but I have Meniere's & migraines. I can't eat a lot of salt because it causes fluid in inner ear which makes motion sickness worse. Ativan or Valium helps stabilize the vestibular system. Some people say ginger also helps. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoudiniCat Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I never had motion sickness before getting POTS so I believe the two are connected. Long car trips, train rides, etc. make me queasy now. I went away on a little vacation last weekend (first time since being dx?d 2 years ago) and thought I?d go sailing. Big mistake. I was actually getting sick on the floating dock prior to getting on the boat. Downed some water, salt, bonine and it barely took the edge off. Sick for the whole day/evening. Guess that?s one more thing I won?t be doing for awhile. Urrggghhhh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Melissa,I get motion sick riding light-rail too!! Even when I'm careful to sit facing forward. I even make myself motion sick when I'm driving my own car, which is supposed to be impossible.I do find that ginger helps, but pickled ginger usually makes me feel worse. Ginger altoids often help me. I don't get migraines, but they do run in my family. Perhaps there's some connection there and I got only half of the migraine/motion sickness gene.jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Hi,I get motion sickness and the only way I can ride in a car is too be in a car with very good suspension. Usually they are expensive car but I cannot ride in small cars, not even for 2 minutes because I get adrenaline rushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickledfairy Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I have always been crippled with motion sickness from the age of two. I can't even play video games...my former patients used to think it was hilarious and would always challenge me to a game knowing they could beat the pants of me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I have motion sickness too.Could be related to adrenal issues. Take care,Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 yup have always had mption/car sickness.. I was the kid who puked on everybody during car rides....LOL..ewww.. Uhm i still get very car sick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I used to have it as a child but "grew out of it", I suppose. I ride on boats, back of cars, etc and do not get sick anymore. My mom on the other hand gets motion sickness frequently. It's not uncommon in adults even without POTS, but I would not be surprised if there is a POTS connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hi,I too am pretty motion sensitive. I don't tend to vomit, but more of a naseous and dizzy reaction from the movement. I have never been good with swings, amusement park rides, video games etc. If I am in control of the movement and can adjust as needed I tend to do better. I don't often have issues with cars, buses, etc. Also, I think I have had issues on a boat before, but it has been a while. But, I can relate to be motion sensitive. Sometimes I think it is just to much sensory input, and also that HR and BP can tend to have a hard time adjusting to the movement and/or the overall situation. I tend to just avoid the things that trigger this response. It isn't always possible though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Swings, oh no swings! I used to LOVE swinging as a child, but when all this started I took my boys to the playground and I got on a swing...I'm surprised that I did not throw up and pass out. I guess it was the negative pressure pulling the blood out of my head, but it was awful! I used to like roller coasters too, same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainsunflower Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I, too, get motion sickness. It came on when I developed POTS and has not gone away. I have no idea if it is related. I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse1919 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Yes I get motion sick easily. I have always had it but it has gotten worse as an adult. Not sure if POTS has anything to do with it. Dramamine works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinara Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I am very sensitive to motion as well. I sure know, thats it started after developing POTS about 10 years ago. Before that, i used to go Bungee jumping, I loved amusement parks and did all kind of stuff. Now, even turning around quick or sitting in the back seat of the car makes me motion sick. Going on an elevater or if i go too quick on my office chair with weels on makes me really dizzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmy Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm another one with motion sickness. It started about the same time I was diagnosed with the Epstein Barr Virus, some 14 years ago. However, I only started suffering from POTS 3 months ago due, I believe, to a severe sunburn. Logically, they are all related, but as we know, this is an illogical illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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