problems after being on boat and plane

Question

So i know i really have weired symptoms.but i was on a boat today for 2hours and having left it i still feel like in there.its not going away.i habe same problems taking a plane...afterwards i feel my body iS going up and down!!!its so awful.anyone else having this problem?could it ve misfunction of cerebellum or brainstem? Are there any pills working for that.i will raise the question next time!!!

actressmouse · Answer

I had this exact problem this last summer after a 2-3 hour whale watching tour on a boat. In anticipation of the trip, I took 2 dramamine tabs to "ward off" any problems with nausea. However, NOTHING prepared me for the awful after affects of being on the boat. I couldn't get my balance, felt nauseous, dizzy, brain-fog, and very irritable mood...a full night's sleep helped a little; however, I didn't feel back to my "chiari self" until a few days later. I should note that, prior to my headaches starting, I used to go on boats quite frequently as we used to fish in the Great South Bay off of Long Island....never an issue. I must conclude (from my experience only) that the Chiari becoming symptomatic changed the way my body deals with boat rides. As for planes....I flew for the first time a few weeks ago, and I can honestly say, it wasn't as bad. Oh yes, a few balance issues and running into doorways, but no where near the way I am after being on a boat!!

irislita · Answer

I ve been on the boat before my symptoms flared up And was perfect...the same with the flights...but one thing is for sure...we all get affected differently...and an issue does not have to be an issue for someone else...thanks for all ur answers.anyhow i ll update u if i get an answer.may all of u have a great rest of the day...loads of love

selmaS · Answer

Hi...we r all different in how this will or will not affect us....I can only suggest earplanes an item to help equalize pressure....that may be the issue in the plane...not sure about the boat, but many  people get sea legs...and that could be ur issue chiari or not.

  Just a thought

cash242 · Answer

I had the same problems on our boat before the surgery I always threw up when we took boat out. This was great when we had friends with us. It was much better after surgery but I still get vertigo.....

irislita · Answer

I read about embarqument disease and the symptoms are all mine!!! I am wondering if i do have another issue with chiari...but on the other hand i do read about ms and chiari cases having it too.i will talk about it with my ns.i took betahistin and its somewhAt helping...but there is something damn wrong up there.
Sexy do take a movement sickness pill before the flight and these ear plugs...u will be perfect...i didnt go with my bf sweet rahe as i have pending apointments...i just said goodbye...hope u r fine

Rahe28 · Answer

Hello my friend !! I have been worried about you. I am so sorry to see that you are not feeling well, and that your trip landed you feeling worse. Did you try some dramamine? I had/have the same problem when I go on a boat for to long. I havent flown in a long time, so not sure about the flying. I know how yucky that feeling is, and I sure hope that you start to feel better soon. Love and hugs, and well wishes coming your way ~~

irislita · Answer

Of course u will.i am suffering rocking swaying feelings 24/7 and i am sure its gotta do with it!!! U dont right?

Sexybare · Answer

You gals are scarin me. Im flyin for first time april 1st. And what your sayin makes me scared. I to get nauseous by even the cars? Ugh hope i will manage tje flight ok

irislita · Answer

Ah yeah so u heard of the problem?i have sinus infection so often!!! I had serious problems on the plane from it too.once i totally lost balance and was screaming in the plane.i didnt know where was up or down!!! Thanx for answering.i took a motion sickness pill and it helps a bit...but damn makes me soo tired

bledpub · Answer

I have problems when I fly, but they're a little different. I used to get a sinus infection every time I flew. It would ruin the first few days of my trip and I never could convince a doc to send me with antibiotics. (This was fairly important since I flew internationally a lot and more than once ended up at a foreign doctor.) Later, I did some reseach and found that the pressure might be causing the problems. So I bought some Sudafed and took it right before the plane took off. As soon as I landed, I took a hot shower and another Sudafed. It actually worked. So it might be something about the pressure. I guess it doesn't explain the boat thing, though. My balance doesn't suffer as much from Chiari as some people's do but I do know a lot who have trouble with moving things like trains, escalators, etc.