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This article was co-written by Chris M. Matsko, MD. Dr. Matsko is a retired physician with offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was awarded the University of Pittsburgh Cornell’s Distinguished Leadership Award. He received his PhD from Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. He holds a Research Diploma from AMWA in 2016 and a Medical Content Writing & Editorial Certificate from the University of Chicago in 2017.
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Sometimes a good book makes you want to read forever but can’t stop, even when sitting in the car. The point here is that when you read, your eyes tell your brain that you’re sitting still. However, this signal is in contrast to the signals of the inner ear, muscles and joints that are shaking when you are in the car. [1] X Research Source As a result you will experience motion sickness with nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, salivation, shortness of breath, headache and drowsiness. However, if you still want to continue reading, there are a few ways to avoid motion sickness. [2] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source
Steps
Self-care method
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Look up after every few seconds of reading. Look out for the horizon if you decide to do so. Looking at a stationary object on the horizon and looking out the window will help prevent the body from being in conflict between body movement and vision. [3] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source
- Don’t focus on the trees by the roadside. As such, you will be stunned.
- Hold the book high instead of resting it on your lap so you can easily switch between the book and the outside world.
- If you start to get motion sickness, you’ll need to look out the window for a few minutes before going back to reading.
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Reduce body shaking while reading. This way, you will reduce the conflicting signals that the body and eyes send to the brain. You can do this by: [4] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to source
- Sit in the position with the least vibration in the vehicle. The back seat is usually more shocking than the front seat, so it’s best to sit in the front passenger seat.
- Tilt your head off a pillow or headrest on a chair to keep it in place.
- Do not read when the car starts to leave the freeway and change into another lane. Because the body will move strongly when the car changes direction and this will make you nauseous.
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Open the window. The breeze blowing in your face while you’re reading will help reduce nausea and keep you cool. [5] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to the source Fresh air will invigorate you.
- Opening all the windows will blow out the pages, but a little ajar helps too.
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Relax and don’t stress about you starting to get motion sickness. The more you worry, the more nausea you will feel. Instead, stop reading and focus on relaxing. There are a number of ways you can relax such as: [6] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source[7] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- Deep breath
- Meditation
- Continuously stretch and relax each muscle group in the body
- Imagine a static space
- Listening to music
- Close your eyes and take a short nap
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Snack before and while on the go. While reading is more enjoyable with a snack, eating too much will make you nauseous and cause vomiting. Here are some things you should avoid: [8] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- Fatty food, rich in fat
- Spicy food
- Wine
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Soothe your stomach while you read. The following food groups are usually light, easy to digest, and help relieve nausea: [9] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- Crackers help absorb some of the acid in the stomach.
- Hard candies especially mints. However, you should suck on the candy instead of chewing.
- Carbon drinks. This drink soothes the stomach and provides extra electrolytes.
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Wear acupressure bracelet. This type of fabric bracelet is usually stretchy and has a small button on it. You should wear the bracelet so that the button presses on the inside of the wrist, between the two tendons in the arm. Stimulating this acupoint is said to help relieve nausea. [10] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source
- However, you should not wear it too tightly to cause pain or prevent blood circulation in the hand.
- The scientific effectiveness of this is yet to be proven but some people feel it helps them.
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Don’t smoke or sit in a car that smells like tobacco. If you start to feel nauseous, you will become sensitive to the smell of the medicine. The smell of tobacco will often make you vomit. [11] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- Deodorants with strong scents also have the same effect.
Use home remedies and medications
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Use ginger. Researchers aren’t yet sure which substances in ginger help with nausea, but it’s probably the oil and the phenp. Ginger has been used for centuries to soothe the stomach and fight vomiting, but it has not been scientifically proven to be effective against motion sickness. Before taking, check with your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other medications to see if you will be affected by taking ginger. If your doctor says there is no problem, you can use: [12] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source[13] X Research Source
- Tea from fresh ginger. A cup of hot tea will increase the pleasant feeling of reading. However, ginger tea can be a bit spicy. Add honey for extra sweetness.
- Ginger flavored carbonated water. The carbon in the water also helps calm the stomach.
- Cookies or gingerbread
- Ginger tonic
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Use over-the-counter anti-histamines. Antihistamines (anti-nausea) are commonly used, but meclizine is also available. Read the instructions carefully and consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, nursing or taking other medications. [14] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- These drugs cause drowsiness, making it difficult for you to stay awake to read.
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
- Should take the medicine 30 minutes or 1 hour before getting in the car.
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Ask your doctor for a prescription if you have to travel long distances. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing or have another medical condition such as asthma, glaucoma, urinary retention, epilepsy, heart disease, kidney disease, or liver problems. If your doctor sees fit, they may recommend a scoppamine or hyoscine patch (Transderm Scop). [15] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source[16] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source
- Place the patch behind the ear a few hours before getting in the car.
- You can fight motion sickness for up to 3 days.
- This patch causes drowsiness, blurred vision and dizziness, so if strong side effects occur, it will affect reading ability. When you have to drive, don’t use it.
- In some countries, motion sickness patches are widely available. However, it should not be used by young children or the elderly without consulting a doctor.
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This article was co-written by Chris M. Matsko, MD. Dr. Matsko is a retired physician with offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was awarded the University of Pittsburgh Cornell’s Distinguished Leadership Award. He received his PhD from Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. He holds a Research Diploma from AMWA in 2016 and a Medical Content Writing & Editorial Certificate from the University of Chicago in 2017.
This article has been viewed 4,068 times.
Sometimes a good book makes you want to read forever but can’t stop, even when sitting in the car. The point here is that when you read, your eyes tell your brain that you’re sitting still. However, this signal is in contrast to the signals of the inner ear, muscles and joints that are shaking when you are in the car. [1] X Research Source As a result you will experience motion sickness with nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, salivation, shortness of breath, headache and drowsiness. However, if you still want to continue reading, there are a few ways to avoid motion sickness. [2] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source
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