Kinetosis: i.e. Motion Sickness

Kinetosis

Travels aboard an RV are exciting and full of adventure. The twists and turns on the long stretch of roads open up to scenic views. For most, this is the best way to travel. For others, the thought makes them ill. A third of the country suffers from kinetosis or what is commonly known as motion sickness. Below are some suggestions to prevent and treat this activity-altering sensation.

Motion Sickness
For those with it, simple tasks such as reading in the car or playing a video game can cause dizziness. The brain becomes confused when the body perceives an action that is different than the one it’s experiencing. So if a person is sitting still and reading while a car is moving, the brain thinks the body should be moving, too. The symptoms, also including fatigue and nausea, will persist until the sufferer ceases the activity that brought it on.

Treatment
It is definitely possible to by-pass an occurrence on a lengthy RV trip. The most important lesson is to not do anything that would bring on an episode. If you’ve lived with it for quite some time, you know what these types of activities are. If you haven’t, or are dealing with others who have it, there are a few things to avoid. First would be anything that is going to deter eyes from the road. This can come in the form of reading, hand-held video games, or walking around inside of the motorhome. Music is a good way to keep focus ahead and still keep your mind busy. If you have something that needs to get done, and it can’t wait, I’d advise you to take an over-the-counter motion sickness pill that is the non-drowsy formula. Before buying a big box, try smaller packs of a few different strengths to see which one works best.

Beware
Be careful when it comes to sleeping. Some people can’t rest when there’s movement. This can be a car driving down the road or a swaying beach house on stilts. It’s important to know if motion sickness will keep you from sleeping. Planning for trips might take an entirely different course if you need to pull over for eight hours. If all else fails with the symptoms, the entire motorhome must pull over so you, for best results, just sleep. Once the person wakes up, they’ll be right as rain because the body has to be able to regulate itself.

Does motion sickness impact you or someone you love? Let us know how you manage the symptoms in the comments blow!