| Faces
of an Invisible Illness |
Karen
June
2011
Longstanding
MdDS but only recent diagnosis prompts this active mother of 3 to
arrange an awareness and fundraising event in Denver
(October
16,
2011)
STOP THE ROCK!
&
JOIN THE ROCK'N
STROLL |
Arianne
Daume
June
2011
Mother of
two young boys struggles to maintain home and family while experiencing
a repeat episode of MdDS. |
Darilyn
Rice
June
2011
Registered nurse develops MdDS aftger a Mexican Riviera Cruise in
2010. Then, after months of symptoms, MdDS has abated.. |
Lynn
Kanne
June
2011
Academic
librarian develops MdDS aftger a seven day Mexican Riviera Cruise. |
Patty
Boyd
May
2011
Repeat
episodes of MdDS forced an early retirement for a non-commissioned
officer and fitness instructor. |
Diane
Bruning
May
2011
A travel enthusiast acquires MdDS after a
much anticipated train trip with family .
|
Stephen
Kozan
April,
2011
MdDS has been a life-changing event, but
made easier by loving family and friends.
|
Mike
Nelson, New Mexico
April, 2011
After a long-awaited cruise, he
wonders, "why MdDS" and hopes for a return to normal.
|
Spontaneous MdDS causes rocking and
swaying and developed 4-5 months following childbirth.
|
Joan
Dreux, McLean, VA
February 2011
After 3 years of search and frustration,
she finally found a doctor who knew about 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.
|
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.
|

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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Joan
First,
after extended
auto
rides, then after boating. Now, persistent MdDS. |