DEAR DR. GOTT:
I have taken about 10 cruises in my adult lifetime. When I return home I experience the sensation of motion when sitting, standing, walking and even when lying in bed.

Is there any medication I could take to eradicate this sensation?

DEAR READER:
Some people who enjoy open ocean cruising, find that walking normally is impossible once on board. This causes them to compensate for the seawater movement. This ability to adapt is beneficial, especially for extended cruises that last more than a few days. However, once over, many individuals experience difficulty walking on firm land again. This is because the brain has not made the transition from sea to land and thus, tells the body to walk as if aboard the ship. It may take several days before the transition takes place, leaving sufferers wobbling around and occasionally feeling nauseated and unsteady.

Many people have had success treating this sensation with motion sickness medications such as prescription Anti-Vert and over-the-counter Dramamine. I suggest you try one of these medications. If the sensation lasts longer than 3 or 4 days, you should be evaluated by your physician because of the possibility of vertigo (loss of balance) due to an internal ear problem.