Anyone else get motion sick when reading in a car?

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Re: Anyone else get motion sick when reading in a car?

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I get motion sickness sometimes when I put my head down. The key is to keep your head straight and see the horizon.
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Post by Blak_Lotus »

I'm the same way. I listen to music in the car instead :) Or if you really want to read...get an audio book to listen to.
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Post by Adair McClain »

I used to be able to read in the car no problem, but that ship has sailed (not really sure why). You could always try to listen to audiobooks? I know it's not the same thing, but could be better than nothing.
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Post by Kate_Lewis »

I only get a bit of motion sickness when I'm in my mom's car (and not driving), which doesn't happen often, but if I'm not reading then I do start to feel sick. In any other car, including my own, I never get car sick. It's amusing to think about.
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If on a road trip I can easily read from my ipad for hours. If i am on any type of side road or through the city reading from any source makes me sicker than a dog.
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I used to read in a moving vehicle but stopped for this reason. Such a bummer.
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Post by SnowInOhio »

Always...so it's even hard for me to be the map reader for the driver.

Maybe it'll be less bad if you drink or eat something with real ginger. Ginger is tested to work better than Dramamine. It is a bit 'hot' tasting, if you get the real thing, like candied ginger slices, or pickled sushi ginger.

Do you feel better on an empty stomach?

I find coffee makes an upset stomach worse. (coffee itself, as an herb, is diuretic/stimulant.)

Could it be the exhaust fumes making you more prone to queasiness?
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Post by Celticlady »

I don't have a problem with motion sickness in a car, I don't drive and if we go on a longer drive, I have to have something to do besides look at the scenery, fortunately, I have not been plagued by motion sickness. Happy Holidays!
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It's not an issue I've ever had (thankfully, since I spend up to 4hrs on buses daily)

I won't bore you with the science of why it happens, but here are some non-pharmaceutical remedies which may help-
Ginger
Staying well hydrated
Wrist bands with pressure pads
Holding book up so that your eyes still see the movement.
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Post by danilizm7603 »

I get car sick as well when I'm
Reading In a car. I haven't found any solutions for it yet.
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Post by KimberReads »

I have the same problem, I find it helps if I hold the book or e-reader at eye level vs in my lap and looking down, and taking frequent breaks. Its also easier to do this if the drive is fairly straight instead of twists and turns. I have wondered if using the wrist pressure point bands that one can wear on a boat would help. I have not tried that, but I think it could help. Otherwise, audio books are a great assist, though I do prefer reading things myself.
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I get sick while reading in the car. It makes long trips to visit family very boring unless I need to catch up on sleep. I've tried listening to audiobooks since I can't read in the car. There are a few audiobooks I have enjoyed, but it's not the same as reading. I loved reading with my mom when I was younger and though listening to an audiobook would be similar. It's not. I'm still looking for other solutions, too!
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Post by Randomgold »

Depends on the road I'm on. If the road is rough, then carsickness sets in way too quickly. If it's smooth, I can usually tolerate it for a while. But yeah, I do inevitably get carsick. Best bet is to put whatever I'm reading down for a bit and close my eyes, or just look out the window. It eventually settles down.
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Post by jenayathewriter »

I'm surprised to hear how many people this affects. I don't get any kind of motion sickness when reading in the car. I didn't even know it was a common problem until now.
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Post by Kindaconfused »

Yes! Feel nausea and then get a headache. Tried taking Dramamine but it didn't seem to help. Do you get dizzy from the strobing effect from trees in between you and the sun ?
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