Q: Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS) or disembarkment syndrome?

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Hi everyone,

I have a strange, rare and peculiar case that I need help with.

The patient has had MdDs (Mal de Debarquement Syndrome)off and on for about

8years with recent unrelenting episode for last 2 years. MdDS is " an imbalance

or rocking/swaying sensation often both " felt " and " seen " by the sufferer that

occurs after exposure to motion (most commonly after a sea cruise or a flight).

Although other forms of travel have been known to trigger it. "

http://www.mdds.org.uk/

She has been worked up by many MDs and a few DCs and NDs.

It is most common with perimenopausal women so we balanced her hormones and

lifestyle with herbs, nutrients, A/I diet and BHRT(thyroid, BiEst and P4). I am

afraid I have done her a disservice as her CC has not improved except for the

typical one or two days slight improvement, though she has more energy. She is

not overweight or unhealthy and all other findings are normal. We tested heavy

metals via Doctors Data and they were slightly elevated above baseline with a 6

hour urine (mercury and lead) which I was told is pretty normal and clean (not

worthy of treating). Another ND treated a similar pt with full recovery via

chelation in Phx.

I would really like to use homeopathy as her virtigo-like ssx seem to fit a

number of remedies. But, drainage also seems like a logical and superior method

and next step, as she seems ready/fertile now (all BTG except COP for 6 months).

No idea which UNDA's or gemmos or oligo's to start with.. any ideas or

suggestions? It would be much appreciated.

Thanks for considering,

Brad West, ND

South Bay Areas