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Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS) is a rare balance disorder that most often develops following an ocean cruise, other type of water travel, or motion experience. For a few, there is no known motion event; the onset appears to be spontaneous. MdDS persists for months to years.  Common symptoms include a persistent sensation of motion such as rocking, swaying, and/or bobbing.  This sensation of motion is often associated with fatigue, difficulty maintaining balance, and difficulty concentrating (impaired cognitive function).

 
Cathy's Crew - Racing for a Cure
See more from the January 1, 2009 bike race in Florida.


Yoon-Hee Cha, MD
of UCLA
is nominated to the
Research Hall of Fame at NORD
and
receives
research support
from the
MdDS Balance Disorder
Foundation
 


Ronald Tusa, MD

receives the 
Clinical Educator Excellence Award 
from the MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation 

 


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This MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation site is designed for those suffering from MdDS (Mal de Debarquement Syndrome) and the health care professionals who treat them.  If you have been diagnosed or suspect that you have MdDS, sign up for a free membership at our support site and review or search the thousands of messages from those who suffer from MdDS. Here, you will find caring people who understand what it's like to live with this rare balance disorder; our members are welcomed from many countries, so feel free to contact us.

The MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation is an all-volunteer PA  501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to promoting awareness of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome and seeking treatments and a cure for people suffering from this disorder.

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Page last modified on June 21, 2009.  Contact MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation