ArticleThe Laryngoscope2017
Management of mal de debarquement syndrome as vestibular migraines.
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- Visual disorders and mal de debarquement syndrome: a potential comorbidity questionnaire-based study.Future science OA · 2022Article
- Treatment of Gravitational Pulling Sensation in Patients With Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS): A Model-Based Approach.Frontiers in integrative neuroscience · 2022Article
- A hypothetical proposal for association between migraine and Meniere's disease.Medical hypotheses · 2020Article
- Pilot study on patients with Mal de Debarquement syndrome during pregnancy.Future science OA · 2019Article
- Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: a survey on subtypes, misdiagnoses, onset and associated psychological features.Journal of neurology · 2018Article
- Examination of Current Treatments and Symptom Management Strategies Used by Patients With Mal De Debarquement Syndrome.Frontiers in neurology · 2018Article
- Sham-Controlled Study of Optokinetic Stimuli as Treatment for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome.Frontiers in neurology · 2018Article
- Comprehensive Clinical Profile of Mal De Debarquement Syndrome.Frontiers in neurology · 2018Article
- Hypothesis: The Vestibular and Cerebellar Basis of the Mal de Debarquement Syndrome.Frontiers in neurology · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveMal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a balance disorder that typically starts after an extended exposure to passive motion, such as a boat or plane ride. Management is typically supportive (e.g. physical therapy), and symptoms that persist beyond 6 months have been described as unlikely to remit. This study was conducted to evaluate the response of patients with MdDS to management with migraine prophylaxis, including lifestyle changes and medical therapy. STUDY
designProspective review.
settingAmbulatory setting at a tertiary care medical center.
methodsClinical history, detailed questionnaires, and audiograms were used to diagnose patients with MdDS. Those patients with the diagnosis of the MdDS were placed on our institutional vestibular migraine management protocol. Treatment response was assessed with a quality-of-life (QOL) survey and visual analog scale.
resultsFifteen patients were diagnosed with MdDS, with a predominance of females (73%) and a mean age of 50 ± 13 years. Eleven patients (73%) responded well to management with a vestibular migraine protocol, which included lifestyle changes, as well as pharmacotherapy with verapamil, nortriptyline, topiramate, or a combination thereof. In comparison, a retrospective control group of 17 patients demonstrated a lower rate of improvement when treated with vestibular rehabilitation and physical therapy.
conclusionManagement of MdDS as vestibular migraine can improve patients' symptoms and increase the QOL. Nearly all the patients suffering from MdDS had a personal or family history of migraine headaches or had signs or symptoms suggestive of atypical migraine. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4 Laryngoscope, 127:1670-1675, 2017.
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