SpeedNoodles Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I couldn't figure out where to put this, since it's not limited to Royal Caribbean - 4 days post my 4-night Mariner cruise I'm still swaying. I nearly fell down in the shower tonight. I've had this before after every cruise, I honestly didn't think I'd get it at all this time since I never once felt any motion of the vessel - we had incredibly calm seas the entire trip. I can't remember how long this lasts - online it says it can last up to 2 weeks. How do people deal with this who cruise once or more a month? Do you ever feel normal, or does it just not affect you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I've heard of others having this sensation. Years ago I'd feel like I was on the ship after being back home in the shower or in bed, but never to the point of falling down. SpeedNoodles and MotleyCruiser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 This happens to us as well, once in a while. It usually fades after a few days. The most notable time was after Indy in December, but I think that was because there was a lot of motion on that sailing. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzywuzzy Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I'm in that club!! For 2 or 3 days after a cruise my wife says I walk like I'm still knocking back rum infused hydrators. It's almost sad when it goes away. Means it's really all over. Your results may vary. SpeedNoodles, WAAAYTOOO and VACruiser 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I never I experienced this in until this past December after our Oasis cruise. We had very rough seas the second to the last night, so I thought maybe that caused it. I mostly felt it when I laid down or closed my eyes. It didn’t matter if I was sitting or even standing. It took a good 4-5 days before it went away, it was so annoying. Hope the feeling goes away for you soon. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemanswife2 Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 It took me a full 2 weeks after our Allure cruise, very unlike me. It was annoying but did go away. So sorry you aren't feeling well. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacation Crazy Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I usually feel like I have sea legs on land for a couple of days post cruise. The shower is always the worst for me. It will pass soon. Hang in there! SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Only happened once or twice to me and didn't last more than a 24-48rs...seems like more have been reporting this the past mth or so then I have every heard before. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Happens to me occasionally but usually for a day or so at most. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Dang, I was hoping people would say " it goes away the more you cruise" because I'm willing to do whatever it takes! Luckily I'm not nauseated and I'm fully functional. Well, as functional as I ever am, anyway. JLMoran, Skid and mom2mybugs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 @SpeedNoodles I (and obviously others) absolutely love reading your posts. Sense of humor and abundance of common sense is great! SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, Skid said: @SpeedNoodles I (and obviously others) absolutely love reading your posts. Sense of humor and abundance of common sense is great! Awww, shucks - that's VERY kind of you. I LOVE this group and very much hope I can catch a group cruise someday! Skid and mom2mybugs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Actually, I HAVE found that the more I cruise the less often I get the land waves. I also mostly feel it (rare, anymore) when I lay down and close my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinSTL Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 After our first cruise I had the "land sickness" for a day or two.. I thought of it as riding roller coasters all day long.. It will subside and you'll miss the feeling of being at sea.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Actually, I HAVE found that the more I cruise the less often I get the land waves. I also mostly feel it (rare, anymore) when I lay down and close my eyes. Now THIS is what I wanted to read! And my husband just said an hour ago that I should look for another cruise to put on the books, so I'm pumped!!!! JLMoran and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 6 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: Awww, shucks - that's VERY kind of you. I LOVE this group and very much hope I can catch a group cruise someday! Ditto on both! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlowTheWeird Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yes! This has happened to me, I remember the day after we got home from our last trip, I stumbled into the fish tank displays at the local petsmart. Nothing got knocked over, but It sure wasn’t my best moment. I kept feeling the ground move like waves for a good week or so. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Fortunately, I've found dramamine, bonine, etc work for post-cruise motion sickness just like they do for mid-cruise motion sickness. I usually only need them the first day of the cruise and the first day after. Hell, I've popped a pill on land after a couple hours on a tiny fishing boat too. I've never been able to predict when I'll feel off but at least there's a "cure". VACruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACruiser Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I found that if I take Bonine for a couple of days, after the cruise, I don't feel anything, and it goes away after a couple of days. My first cruise I was cursing cruising and saying I will never do that again, but alas, that wasn't true and I have learned ways to make it lessen or go away quickly. And, am always ready to BRING ON THE CRUISE EUPHORIA AGAIN! (in small caps to show that I am sheepishly awaiting for my next adventure) I have 385 days to my next cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I have also had it most times after a cruise for a day or two. I went on the Liberty of the Seas on Jan 13 and the last two days were very rough due to a cold front we were sailing through to get back to Galveston. So this time the post cruise vertigo lasted about 4 days which is kinda long for me. Ive heard from doctors and blogs that Bonine and Dramamine don’t do much post cruise, just gotta ride it out. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Oliver said: . Ive heard from doctors and blogs that Bonine and Dramamine don’t do much post cruise, just gotta ride it out. This is what I've read, too. I did try Sea Bands and Bonine, with no relief. It's so weird that it happens to people who don't get bothered while actually on the ship. Even when we hit the tail end of a hurricane in Nova Scotia in the fall of 2004, and the swells were 30 feet high, on a Radiance class ship in I never felt the least bit upended! No fair! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Lewis Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 @SpeedNoodles another reason to get the Relief Band I mentioned in another post. Just move it off your Amazon wishlist into your cart. It helps after the cruise as well. I didn’t have a single issue crossing the Gulf Stream last week. A bunch of people didn’t feel so great. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, Jody Lewis said: @SpeedNoodles another reason to get the Relief Band I mentioned in another post. Just move it off your Amazon wishlist into your cart. It helps after the cruise as well. I didn’t have a single issue crossing the Gulf Stream last week. A bunch of people didn’t feel so great. We're definitely going to get a pair. The husband gets queasy on the boat (I never do) and we both feel it after (which I expect, but still). Thanks! He's told me that he wants to cruise about once every 3-4 months now, so we'll just need the right stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Lewis Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 @SpeedNoodles I recommend trying them on at home so you can get used to the way it feels. The tingle feeling in your hand is strange at first. Not terrible just strange. I used setting 3 all last week and my husband used 5 through the Gulf Stream. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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