Can disembarkment syndrome go away on its own?

MdDS usually goes away on its own within 24 hours. If it doesn't, your healthcare provider will probably need to rule out other conditions, like vestibular migraines. This may take some trial and error. Though it may be frustrating, it can take a while to find a solution that works best for you.



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MdDS is different for each patient, so walking on beach is OK for some but not for others. Avoid virtual reality and driving simulator experiences. If you are still experiencing symptoms, it is recommended not to walk on a treadmill and to use an elliptical machine.

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The symptoms usually disappear within hours, but in some people, and more frequently in women, symptoms can continue for months or years, causing fatigue, insomnia, headaches, poor coordination, anxiety, depression and an inability to work.

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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).

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While the effects typically clear up in a few hours after returning to land, they can last for as long as two days. Symptoms can also return, or increase in intensity, if the condition is triggered.

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When you get back on shore, you need time to get your land legs back. That usually happens within a few minutes or hours, but it can take up to 2 days. With mal de debarquement syndrome, though, you can't shake the feeling that you're still on the boat.

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I recommended to both patients several supplements, including CoQ10, 300 mg daily and 6 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. If magnesium is ineffective, medications, such as gabapentin (Neurontin), memantine (Namenda), and tizanidine (Zanaflex) can help without causing habituation seen with clonazepam.

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MdDS is triggered by exposure to passive motion, whereas PPPD is triggered by events that disrupt balance function.

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In some cases, MdDS resolves on its own within a year. Prevention and symptom management for MdDS includes stress management, regular exercise, healthy eating, and rest. Clonazepam is an anti-seizure drug that is sometimes effective at low doses in treating symptoms of MdDS.

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