Abstract Background: Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS) has a stereotypical presentation of symptoms including continuous rocking/swaying sensations described as feeling like one is “still on the boat,” following travel, especially on water vessels. MdDS is even more notorious for the duration of symptoms that can persist months or years, and historically this condition has escaped […]
Abstract Objective: To report on the psychological, personality, and behavioral profiles of individuals with persistent Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS). Materials and methods: Individuals with MdDS who participated in neuromodulation clinical trials between May 2013 and June 2019 completed a series of standardized psychological questionnaires and underwent the Structural Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR (SCID) for […]
Abstract Background: To explore and characterize balance problems in subjects with Ménière’s disease (MD). Methods: A total of 539 people with MD with a mean age of 61.9 years, mean disease history of 15.6 years, and 79.5% females were recruited. The online questionnaire, consisting of 39 questions, including both structured and open-ended questions, focused on […]
Abstract This manuscript presents the case of an adult, male patient with mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS); results from his experimental treatment with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) are also provided. Additionally, we included a review of literature related to the neurophysiology of MdDS and its treatment with rTMS. A 41-year-old man had been experiencing […]
Abstract Objectives/hypothesis: Mal de débarquement syndrome (MDDS) is characterized by a persistent rocking sensation, as though on a boat. It may occur following exposure to passive motion (motion-triggered MDDS [MT-MDDS]), or spontaneously (spontaneous-onset MDDS [SO-MDDS]). This study investigated the characteristics of MDDS patients with vestibular migraine (MDDS-VM) to those without (MDDS-O). Study design: Retrospective review. […]
Abstract Background: Mal de debarquement (MdD), or often called ‘sea legs’, is the perception of self-motion after exposure to passive movement such as being on a boat at sea. Previous studies highlight sensory re-organization difficulties and postural control impairments after disembarking from sea travel in experienced crew members. However, the impact of MdD in individuals […]
Abstract Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS), also known as disembarkment syndrome, is a benign neurological condition characterized by a feeling of rocking, bobbing, or swaying, usually presenting after an individual has been exposed to passive motion as from being on a cruise, long drive, turbulent air travel, or train. Clinical awareness about this condition is […]
Abstract Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is an uncommon neurological disorder seen in women, mostly in their fourth decade of life. It is characterized by a constant sensation of swaying or motion after one disembarks from a vehicle such as a ship or plane following a lengthy trip. These symptoms temporarily subside when the patient […]