I was just diagnosed with narcolepsy. Is there anyone else with narcolepsy out there who can give me advice?

I would like to find some kind of (inexpensive) support group and information.

hmmmm an uncommon sleep disorder. Narcoleptic people sometimes suffer from a sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy) that causes the victim to fall to the floor without losing consciousness. Stimulant drugs, such as amphetamines, may help prevent the sleeping attacks. MAO inhibitors and imipramine have also been used successfully in the treatment of narcolepsy, but they should not be combined with amphetamines.

Be very careful on terms of the type of food you ingest. There are many foods that can trigger sleep.

Eat more fruits, vegetables, white cheeses, and white meat chicken when choosing foods. Try to go organic as much as you can and don't eat anything heavy in the morning.

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