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The
Faces and Stories of MdDS

At the
Chocolate Wave
Liz,
Terri, and Jennifer
Nagel (physician
assistant)
A 3 hour plane flight changed the life
of
Jennifer, a medical professional.
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An
early retirement from Counseling and six years in search of a diagnosis.
Cheryl
June 2010 |
Richard
W.
Ellison,
MD, FACS
03JUN2010
Disembarkment Syndrome
A military
physician, Dr. Ellison was in Haiti during an earthquake.
His MdDS was treated with a new therapy at Fort Bragg.
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Marla
(registered nurse)
A birthday cruise in
the
Caribbean results in MdDS and professional disablement. |
William H.
"Bill" Smith
June 2010
Transient MdDS after yachting
in Alaska and recurrence after a sinus infection, this Wyomingite no
longer returns to yachting. |

Marilyn Josselyn
(Foundation Founder)
A Russian waterway cruise left a lasting impact
on Marilyn...MdDS!!
Then, Roger, her husband began a campaign to increase
awareness and to find a cure for MdDS. |
Darrell
(physician)
A "cruiser", this
doctor
continues to develop short-term MdDS after each adventure on the seas.
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Mikael
After developing MdDS at age 20,
the disbelief by doctors and family have caused great anguish; he
feels robbed of youth. |

Joan
First,
after extended
auto
rides, then after boating. Now, persistent MdDS. |
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Syndrome) and the health care professionals who treat them.
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Debarquement Syndrome and seeking treatments and a cure for people
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