Can MdDS last for years?


Can MdDS last for years? Mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a one-of-its-kind illness characterized by unsteadiness without dizziness, which can persist for months or sometimes even years.


Does MdDS affect vision?

This study surveyed people with MdDS and individuals from the general population about visual health and found that the MdDS group reported a higher frequency of visual dysfunction symptoms. Compared with motion-triggered patients, non-motion patients reported unique visual symptoms.


Does stress make MdDS worse?

In addition, individuals with MdDS have high comorbidities with migraine, increased visual sensitivity, and mood disorders, e.g., depression and anxiety (1, 2). The association with stress should also be further investigated, since it is known that stress can exacerbate MdDS symptoms (18).


What makes MdDS worse?

Your symptoms may go away when you ride in a car or train, but they'll come back when you stop moving. And they can get worse with: Being in a closed-in space. Fast movement.