How long should I feel dizzy after a cruise?


How long should I feel dizzy after a cruise? Within a day or so, your land legs likely will return and the symptoms will disappear. However, for a rare few returning vacationers, this persistent sensation of motion or dizziness can continue for weeks or even longer. The disorder is called mal de debarquement syndrome.


How do you prevent vertigo on a cruise?

How to Avoid Getting Seasick on a Cruise
  1. Pack Your Medicine.
  2. Get a Good Night's Sleep.
  3. Remember to Eat.
  4. Get Some Air.
  5. Watch the Horizon.
  6. Avoid Books and Screens.
  7. Head to the Middle.
  8. Try Acupressure.


What medication is used for cruise dizziness?

DIMENHYDRINATE (dye men HYE dri nate) prevents and treats nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It works by helping your body maintain its sense of balance.


Will Dramamine help with dizziness after a cruise?

Dramamine® helps prevent and treat all four symptoms associated with motion sickness—nausea, dizziness, vomiting and queasiness.


Why do I feel like I have vertigo after traveling?

Disembarkment syndrome is a medical condition that may occur following a sustained motion event like an aircraft flight or cruise. It is a neurological condition that is normally diagnosed by a neurologist when the sufferer reports a persistent swaying, rocking, or bobbing sensation.


How long does it take to get your equilibrium back after a cruise?

When you get back on shore, you need time to get your land legs back. That usually happens within a few minutes or hours, but it can take up to 2 days. With mal de debarquement syndrome, though, you can't shake the feeling that you're still on the boat.