Solid Ground Rocking After End of Cruise

[lbus42]

Just got off the Fantasy two days ago. I did not get seasick nor did the ship rocking bother me. But since I have gotten off the ship, I have felt like the ground rocks back and forth like a ship. It was really bad the first day off the ship. I spent the night after the cruise at the Orlando Airport Hyatt. I felt uneasy whenever I got near an upper floor railing or the room balcony, like I was getting Vertigo. Even now two days later, I still feel like this. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

 

[alliecat523]

Yes it happens frequently. If you're not better in a few days I would see your doctor to make sure nothing is wrong.

 

[lvnjden4ever]

Yes. My husband, my 13 year old son, and myself felt the "rocking" sensation for about 72 hours after stepping off the Dream. It was pretty crazy, I got sicker off the boat than I did on the boat. I researched and it's called land sickness/vertigo.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Just got off the Fantasy two days ago. I did not get seasick nor did the ship rocking bother me. But since I have gotten off the ship, I have felt like the ground rocks back and forth like a ship. It was really bad the first day off the ship. I spent the night after the cruise at the Orlando Airport Hyatt. I felt uneasy whenever I got near an upper floor railing or the room balcony, like I was getting Vertigo. Even now two days later, I still feel like this. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

It's called Mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS). Happens to many people. Most people "get over" it in a couple of days. Others may take longer.

It's really a form of reverse sea sickness. Your inner ear is re-adjusting to solid ground.

I typically get it for a week or so after most cruises. The worst one I had lasted about a month. I find it's more evident when I'm in the shower than when I'm in a large room.

 

[bumbershoot]

I had it BAD in March after our Caribbean cruise. What's weird is that the easier time I have ON the ship, the worse it seems I have off teh ship. I also caught a head cold shortly after the cruise, which didn't make things any better. Mine lasted a good 3 weeks at least. Made yoga really hard...

 

[Club Disney Chandler]

I had it gif about a week after our first cruise, but the last 3 cruises didn't have it at all.

 

[jdb in AZ]

I had it after our first cruise, but haven't had it since.

 

[jeepnjudy]

In the Navy we call that our "sea legs"!

 

[pepe3penelope]

I got it after my 1st cruise and it lasted 3 days. I had really bad allergies affecting my sinuses that time. It didn't get it on the subsequent cruises.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

A friend's wife had it so bad she was very sick and incapacitated for 3-4 days after their cruise. She's sworn off cruising forever. I recommend taking your sea sick meds for a couple days post cruise to help.

 

[FigmentSpark]

Y'all are scaring me. I had a bout of vertigo a couple of years ago and it was hellish. I don't ever want that back again.

 

[Ozarkglittergirl]

The recommendation to take your seasick meds for a few days after getting off the ship is a great idea. Thanks for the tip.

 

[com_op_2000]

I have gotten the feeling for a few hours after a full day of deep sea fishing.

 

[sambycat]

2 months

 

[kddlm]

I too get it first few days after cruise....strangely it is mostly when I am in the shower.

 

[BuzzLightyearInTampa]

My worst case was our Alaska cruise on the Wonder in 2014. I felt pretty bad at times and noticed it especially while walking down a hallway.

 

[Floridaglen]

Me too, had it after our first cruise but have been fine on all subsequent cruises.

 

[ladyofthetramp]

I usually get a bit woozy after every cruise for several days. Never sick on the cruise.

 

[diesel]

It's called Mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS). Happens to many people. Most people "get over" it in a couple of days. Others may take longer.

It's really a form of reverse sea sickness. Your inner ear is re-adjusting to solid ground.

I typically get it for a week or so after most cruises. The worst one I had lasted about a month. I find it's more evident when I'm in the shower than when I'm in a large room.

My husband had this after our last cruise a few years ago. It lasted over 6 months. He had MRI's and CAT scans to rule out any other issues. We had been on a few cruises before that and he had no issues. He still gets it now after plane rides or long car rides. Thankfully it only lasts a week or two. It's a very strange syndrome. We'd love to go on another cruise but the Dr.'s did say that he'd probably have it again and he's scared it will last 6 months again.

 

[DisneyLover0412]

Just an FYI.... I had MdDS and per my neurologist, it was made worse or occurred because I took preventative medication. This prevented me from feeling the ship motions and causing my sense of balance and what I was visually seeing to differ. This caused a delay in the reaction to my brain's perceived sense of motion. This is not always the case, but I did want to warn you about my personal experience. Also, this disorder is more prone in women and migraine sufferers.