How long does land sickness last 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.



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Although difficult to treat proactively, as sailors have learned, there are steps you can take to minimize the symptoms and get back to normal more quickly.
  1. Keep moving. ...
  2. Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol. ...
  3. Rest and reduce stress. ...
  4. Supplements and medication.


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For some travelers, the rocking never ends. They suffer from mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS), a rare and chronic form of reverse motion sickness. Instead of getting seasick on board, their illness begins when they hit dry land — and it never ends.

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While the effects typically clear up in a few hours after returning to land, they can last for as long as two days. Symptoms can also return, or increase in intensity, if the condition is triggered.

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The disorder is called mal de debarquement syndrome. “It is a phenomenon that isn't fully understood,” says audiologist Julie Honaker, PhD CCC-A, Director of Cleveland Clinic's Vestibular and Balance Disorders Laboratories. “We think it may have to do with the brain rather than the inner ears.”

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plural noun. the ability to adjust one's sense of balance to the motion of a ship at sea: He stumbled about the deck for three days before getting his sea legs. the ability to remain free of seasickness.

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While land sickness is milder than the more-serious condition known as mal de debarquement – or MDD (translation being the sickness of disembarkment) – the primary symptom of both is the phantom sensation of motion described as rocking, bobbing or swaying.

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Drink plenty of water. Dry crackers and carbonated sodas (such as ginger ale) help some people avoid nausea. People who tend to have motion sickness may want to eat small, frequent meals.

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MdDS is different for each patient, so walking on beach is OK for some but not for others. Avoid virtual reality and driving simulator experiences. If you are still experiencing symptoms, it is recommended not to walk on a treadmill and to use an elliptical machine.

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