A neurological condition characterized by a persistent sensation of rocking, swaying, or bobbing, typically after exposure to passive motion such as a boat or plane. Symptoms often improve temporarily with movement (like riding in a car or rocking in a rocking chair) and worsen when still.
This condition typically resolves on its own within two weeks of disembarking. Patients experiencing this condition for longer than two weeks after they’ve completed traveling should seek vestibular care.
For example, I recently treated a patient who thought she had MdDS for over a year after she went on two cruises back to back, but it turned out that she had a horizontal canal cupulolithiasis BPPV mimicking MdDS.
To learn more about this, click on this blog about vertigo after a cruise.
Disclaimer
This blog is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The content and any comments by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The details of any case mentioned in this post represent a typical patient that Dr. Bell might see and do not describe the circumstances of a specific individual.
