Seasickness ... on Land? -- The Doctors

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Published 2014-04-28

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Joy, 36, has been living with a chronic sensation of seasickness for more than seven months. Her symptoms presented suddenly, after a half-hour ski boat outing. She was diagnosed with Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS), or Disembarkment Syndrome, a rare disorder that most often develops after an ocean cruise, and sometimes following prolonged air or auto travel. MdDS is characterized by a persistent sensation of motion that is often accompanied by fatigue, imbalance and difficulty concentrating. Neurologist Dr. Yoon-Hee Cha joins The Doctors via video to explain the suspected risk factors for MdDS and how the disorder is treated.

All Comments (17)

@abefernandez6546 2 years ago

Sea legs. Jack sparrow also walked like this because of it.
@glennlewman4186 1 year ago

I was a full time sailor for 5 years. When we moved off the boat I do not have any balance when on land, When I drive or swim I feel great, but when I get out of the water or car I am unbalanced. It has been over a year and still have no balance. Any suggestions?
@hellsbells288 6 years ago

I had like a reverse seasickness i was nauseated the whole boat ride and felt worse when i got off the boat.
@amandaregis313 28 days ago

Hubby and I came back from a 7 night cruise. 6 ports of call, by the 5th, I had the rocking on land, no problem. We traveled by train for 5 hours after disembarking, then an hour by car to get home. It didn't really hit me till the next morning with nausea and dizziness, coupled with a sinus cold. I drank plenty of water, knowing part of it was dehydration, but it took 4 days before I was myself again. This past cruise was North Atlantic, last summer's was a Ottawa River and St. Lawrence River 5 night cruise, and it too left me rocking, but no dizziness or nausea.
@jgoodygoods512 3 years ago

Dr. Shin Beh in Dallas, TX is the best in the country for treatment of MdDS and offers telemedicine visits for anyone suffering from this.
@ghermanraul6097 1 year ago

Wins free cruise🎉 I got this now 😢
@johnsaltzohuigin6660 2 years ago

I'd try an inversion table.
@Tacheryn 10 years ago

I have episodes of. Dizziness, I am having one now as I speak. I have been to my ENT and had several tests. I am told that it is an inner ear infection. It can last up top two weeks. I can not do anything. Meclizine does not help me much, it makes me sleepy and very tired, any one else have this problem? I am so frustrated!
@HLTrds 1 year ago

I don't want to take meds for it
@yumi123eek6 7 days ago

Going on 5 yrs for me
@leahlees2669 4 years ago

I've had this for a year and NEVER Been on a boat,cruise,or plane so what is the cause? Please help I have been to docs all day nothing when I told the Nero he said what is mdds?? Wtf he had no clue
@saharincuker7718 5 years ago

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@76metiche 2 years ago

can you not have the boat moving while you're talking? that seemed like a cruel thing to do.
@TheDonnyOne 3 years ago

I live on a boat can confirm. Just buy a boat and live on that =)
@PiccoloGrandeCoro 6 years ago

I've had this for almost 10 years now.. I got it when I was 13 and I turn 23 soon..
@jackarati 4 years ago

Has been 2 days am I going to be like her