Home / Blog / Faces of MdDS / MdDS Insights from a Male Senior Citizen Our Blog Faces of MdDS 9.16.25 MdDS Insights from a Male Senior Citizen My situation is unusual—male, 71 years old. I have back and forth rocking rather than side to side swaying. I have researched other possibilities but it is clear to me that what I am experiencing is MdDS. I got MdDS going on 2½ years ago, after getting off a 30-day cruise. My wife and daughter provide support simply by recognizing that I have this condition. For some this condition can be accepted as just a different life experience. The feeling of constant movement is hard but it has rarely affected what I do on a day-to-day basis. I look at it as just a rather weird world that I live in. Finding the MdDS community, MdDS Friends, and knowing that others are coping with the syndrome is helpful. And knowing that there is research going on helps, too. ~Bill, age at onset late-60s We don’t hear from men often. But it’s a known fact that MdDS affects both men and women. And its impact is highly variable from person to person. If you’re experiencing symptoms of MdDS—the perception of movement when you’re not actually in motion—and need support or coping tips, MdDS Friends is our online community. Members from around the world can offer helpful suggestions and advice. Related posts: Global Genes Project Features MdDS Patient Story Doug’s Strange Days
I’ve had this for 19 months now, and I’ve switched from side to side swaying, back and forth rocking, and up and down bobbing periodically throughout. The bobbing is the worst 0/10 don’t recommend. Wish I knew what caused which motion! Happy to hear your family is supportive and you are coping okay. Reply
