Why am I still dizzy a week after a cruise?


Why am I still dizzy a week after a cruise? 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.


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.


How do you get rid of vertigo after a cruise?

This can be achieved with gaze stabilisation exercises, weight bearing aerobic activity or even walking within a controlled environment. At Brainstorm we assist with the reorganisation of the internal motor models of the brain through various therapeutic procedures.


How do you fix disembarkment syndrome?

MdDS treatments may include:
  1. Medication.
  2. Brain stimulation therapy.
  3. Treatment exercises (vestibular rehabilitation).


Do cruises trigger vertigo?

Or a feeling of vertigo, disequilibrium, imbalance or even 'brain fog'? Well the medical term for the cruise ship vertigo is Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MDDS). This “sickness of disembarkment” is a prolonged sensation of movement following exposure, such as a long sea voyage.


How long does sea sickness last on a cruise?

As we mentioned, some passengers won't feel anything at sea, but for those who do, the good news is that seasickness usually only lasts a day or two. The effects tend to stop once the motion causing them does, or until we learn to adapt to the sensation.


How long do you feel wobbly after a cruise?

It's called “getting your sea legs,” and it keeps you from crashing into a wall every time the ship bobs up or down. 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.


What are the symptoms after getting off a cruise?

In addition to feeling like you're still at sea, it can have other symptoms too:
  • Nausea.
  • Exhaustion.
  • Depression.
  • Confusion.


Is it normal to be exhausted after a cruise?

Post-vacation fatigue is a common thing, actually. The stress and anxiety associated with it can start before you're even home, simply by thinking about the prospect of coming home.