How To Avoid Getting Sick on Amusement Park Rides

  • June 13, 2008
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Enjoy those thrilling theme park rides without losing your lunch.

You Will Need

  • Motion sickness medication
  • Water
  • Self-control
  • A seat at the front
  • Pressure point bracelets
  • Prescription motion sickness patches
How To Avoid Getting Sick on Amusement Park Rides: Take motion sickness medication

Step 1: Take motion sickness medication

Take an over-the-counter motion sickness medication, like Dramamine, at least an hour before you begin going on rides. But don’t take anything if you’re going to be behind the wheel, as these meds can cause drowsiness.

How To Avoid Getting Sick on Amusement Park Rides: Take some ginger

Step 2: Take some ginger

If you want a natural remedy, take a capsule or two of powdered ginger, available at health stores. Studies have shown ginger is effective in combating motion sickness.

How To Avoid Getting Sick on Amusement Park Rides: Stay hydrated

Step 3: Stay hydrated

Sip water throughout the day. Being dehydrated increases your risk of ride-induced nausea and headaches.

How To Avoid Getting Sick on Amusement Park Rides: Don’t stuff yourself

Step 4: Don’t stuff yourself

Resist the urge to stuff yourself. Getting on a ride with a belly full of funnel cakes and corn dogs is just asking for it.

Enjoy whatever junk food you want by eating mini-meals throughout the day.

How To Avoid Getting Sick on Amusement Park Rides: Sit in the front

Step 5: Sit in the front

If you have a choice, always sit in the front of the ride. Your chances of getting nauseous are higher in the back.

How To Avoid Getting Sick on Amusement Park Rides: Avoid multiple motion

Step 6: Avoid multiple motion

Avoid rides with multiple motions. Sitting in a cup that is twirling, tilting, rising, and descending—all while moving counterclockwise—is a recipe for disaster.

Rides with the highest barf factor are those that spin or rock back and forth, roller coasters with turns that are tight and frequent, and rides that often go upside down.

How To Avoid Getting Sick on Amusement Park Rides: Try pressure point bracelets

Step 7: Try pressure point bracelets

Try wearing pressure point bracelets; some people find them very effective. They’re available at drugstores.

In 2003, an American man rode a roller coaster in an English amusement park for 401 hours, or more than 16 days.

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sarge657

great, this should help a lot

over 3 years ago by sarge657

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