The Spinning Chronicles Jessica Pagan

Mal De Debarquement Syndrome (MDDS) is a medical condition that give you the feeling of movement or motion sickness when a movement is not present. This can cause balance problems, stress, anxiety and constant motion sickness. In this episode, Dr. Jessica talks about MDDS signs and symptoms, and hot it can affect people. 

In this episode, Dr. Jessica interviews Hazel who is from Scotland and has been battling with Vestibular Neuritis since April 2020. She currently works part time as a Policy and Partner Manager, focusing on environmental and landscape policy in Scotland for a non-profit organization. Hazel shares her journey in this episode. If you are interested in contacting Hazel, you can message her on Instagram @dizzyinscotland

In this episode Dr. Jessica has the opportunity to interview Sheila who is an mom, boss, artist, social media management and military spouse. Sheila is a pet portrait artist and children's book illustrator. Her day is filled with painting puppies and kitties in creative ways. Her first published book was illustrating for Ashley Ionconetti and Jared Haibon from the Bachelor Nation. She was first diagnosed with Vestibular Neuritis a year ago and had constant spinning sensation for 2 months.  Sheila, shares her journey with Vestibular Neuritis in hopes to help you all with your diagnosis and to let you know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. If you are interested in contacting Sheila, you can message her on Instagram @sheilachenart.

Vestibular Neuritis and Labyrinthitis are disorders that result from either a viral or bacterial infection to the inner ear and affects the nerves that transmits information to the brain in regards of hearing and balance. In this episode Dr. Jessica talks about the signs and symptoms, and how it affects people differently. 

Disclaimer: This is a podcast for educational purposes only. Not to treat or diagnose any medical conditions you might have. If you are interested in knowing more about this medical condition, please discuss it with your healthcare provider or specialist. 

In this episode Dr. Jessica has the opportunity to interview Ashley who is a traveling wedding photographer and a mother of four children. Her 14 year old daughter Sierra is her third child and has been suffering with EVA with profound hearing loss on the left side that requires a hearing aid. She was diagnosed with EVA when she was in her third grade through a whole series of interesting events. Ashley, shares her daughter's journey in this episode. If you are interested in contacting Ashley, you can message her on Instagram @xoashdurham. 

In this episode Dr. Jessica has the pleasure to interview Andi. Andi shares her son's journey with EVA and hopes to spread awareness about this medical condition that needs to be know more about.