Air Sickness

dx052

I haven't found a solution for this one yet, although I have seen a pattern when travelling which I might find one, so any advice would be welcome. I have travelled quiet a lot by air but I have a problem with early/morning flights, say from 6am-midday ish. Plane takes off and I am fine! then once the plane have reached alttitude I start to breath funny, feels like a lack of oxgen and I then feel very dizzy. I have also passed out quiet a few times. The easiest thing to do would be fly after lunch but its not always possible, especially with flights leaving first thing. Tried eating beforehand, fruit, but that hasn't really helped. Anyone got any ideas?

claire16c

I used to be really travel sick and tried all manner of things, including those useless grey travel bands, until I found these tablets in the US called Bonine. You cant buy Bonine here but the active ingredient is meclizine hydrochloride, so you might be able to buy a brand with that in here, Ive just never looked as I always stock up on Bonine when I go to America. Before that I tried several types of tablets and this is the only one that works, without fail.

However if you are not actually being sick, and you are convinced it is only early morning flights, it sounds like it could be perhaps a psychological issue as much as a travel sick issue. Do you feel panicky about flying itself? If you are passing out the only thing I can suggest is making sure you eat breakfast and possibly something sugary as well, and stay hydrated. And also sometimes if you get too hot you can faint, so make sure you wear layers.

malkie76

Bonine is just an anti-histamine. You can buy Stugeron in the UK (Cinnarizine), which does exactly the same thing.
It's considered to be anti-emetic, but likely the actual efficacy comes from the drowsines side effects of all 1st gen antihistamines.

Give them a try

thegirlintheattic

Doesn't sound like air sickness, it sounds more like a panic attack. I'd personally see a doctor if you are passing out on flights! Especially as you could cause the aircraft to be diverted should the crew get worried.

claire16c

I threw up every time after taking Stugeron!

baza52

maybee try a diazapam or something similar to calm your nerves.
I agree it sounds like a panic attack and you are slowing your breathing soo much your passing out through lack of oxygen.
Breathing excercises will also help.

fifeken

Get up four or five hours earlier and your body clock will think it's the afternoon when you won't feel sick.

dx052

Just seen replies, Thanks. interesting answers. Been on loads of planes in the past & never thought about panic attacks! I have tried eating before the flight as much as possible even at 5.00am. Will try those tablets first. Don't think its panic attacks although I could be wrong. I always found a can of coke normally gets me better after I pass out, so first thought was sugar levels.

nibnob_2

Hi

I find stugeron works for me, though makes me feel sleepy. Though appreciate it might not be for everyone

spiro

dx052 wrote: »

I always found a can of coke normally gets me better after I pass out, so first thought was sugar levels.

Have you been checked for diabetes? Supposidly something like 40% of the UK have it but dont know.

Bob_the_Saver

Just give up your job as a pilot - problem solved -NEXT