Patient Comments: Jet Lag - Symptoms
Question:What symptoms do you experience with jet lag?
Comment from: SP, 35-44 Female
Published: June 17
With my jetlag, I had a severe headache and confusion. When I returned home, I was repeatedly asking what day it was. I stayed up all night and slept all day. It was difficult. I flew to Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney, Australia from BWI (Baltimore-Washington International).
Comment from: Diane, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: June 26
My husband and I went to Canadian Rockies for 5 days and returned 2 days ago. I went back to work the same night we came home. Now I am so sleepy and dizzy, and can't think. What are the solutions to jet lag? Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Jet Lag - Remedies
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Jet Lag - Coping
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Jet Lag - Melatonin
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Jet Lag - Direction of Travel
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I travel to New Zealand frequently and have found that I am most affected by jetlag the next day. My symptoms include fatigue, nausea and stomach upset and just feeling out of sorts overall. I find if I drink lots of water and sports drinks, and go to bed at a reasonable hour, it helps ease those symptoms and I am usually fine for the duration of my trip.