If You're Suffering With Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)...
That persistent rocking, swaying, or floating sensation is not “in your head.”
It reflects a neurological pattern — and neurological patterns can change.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Schedule a call with me at Wolfe Functional Medicine.
Dr. Ginger Wolfe DC, DABCI, MdDS Warrior
Understanding Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS): A Clinical and Personal Perspective
If you’re living with Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS) and wondering, “Will this ever stop?” — I understand that question deeply.
I’ve lived it myself and I know what you are going through.
After a relapse in 2014 triggered by just two nights on a docked boat, I spent nearly a year feeling as though my brain had lost its ability to find stillness. From the outside, everything appeared normal. But internally, my world never stopped moving.
That experience profoundly reshaped my clinical focus in practice.
Over the past several years, I have worked closely with individuals experiencing MdDS — motion-triggered and spontaneous, early or late stages. I have spent considerable time studying the patterns through a Functional Medicine lens and I have realized that all of my MdDS patients share the same physiologic and genetic imbalances that often go unrecognized and unaddressed.
In clinical practice, I have seen great shifts in brain when the nervous system, hormones, and genetics are supported thoughtfully. My 4 part system involves hormone and neurotransmitter balancing, methylation optimization, personally designed MdDS exercises, and guidance on appropriate concurrent care. What I've witnessed is that when these components are addressed and the nervous system can find some calm, brain neuroplasticity improves dramatically.
If you’re navigating MdDS and looking for a practitioner experienced in this condition (personally and clinically), I would truly be honored to take care of you.
Common Symptoms of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)
Common symptoms of MdDS may include:
- A rocking, swaying, or bobbing sensation, as if standing on a boat
- Feeling like the ground is moving beneath your feet
- A floating or drifting sensation when standing or sitting still
- One hallmark of MdDS is that symptoms may temporarily improve during motion—such as riding in a car—and return again once the motion stops.
- Increased symptoms in busy visual environments such as grocery stores or crowds
- Feeling off balance or spatially disoriented
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Symptoms may begin after travel involving motion, such as a cruise or flight, or they may appear spontaneously without a clear trigger.
MdDS Blogs and Information by Dr. Ginger Wolfe
To read my blog posts about Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)
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Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS) is a complex neurological condition, and individual experiences and responses to care can vary.
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