Episodic ataxia is genetic and an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by sporadic bouts of ataxia (severe discoordination) with or without myokymia (continuous muscle movement). There are seven types recognised but the majority are due to two recognized entities. People with episodic ataxia have recurrent episodes of poor coordination and balance (ataxia). During these episodes, many […]

Mal de Débarquement  syndrome (MdDS) is persistent dizziness, disequilibrium and rocking sensation (like being on a boat) on return to a stable environment (land) following motion adaptation. Sea legs or land sickness is a common sensation after being aboard an ocean liner. Most people adapt from sea to land within several days which is normal, […]