Narcolepsy??

by kyle tuominen (no login)

i am actually only a teenager, im 17 and im a senior in high school. i was just diagnosed with narcolepsy last june, of course this was after i missed 29 days of class and therefore failed 4 classes. I wont go into my long story about my experience or how it has affected me becasue honestly i dont think you would want to read it, i mean if you would like to hear my story id love to have someone to talk to so just email me at redsox122988@yahoo.com i have a couple questions however
1) does anyone know of any narcolepsy related scholarships or grant money for college? does anyone know where i could possibly find one?
2) does anyone have the same experience as me of sleeping through class and failing classes? i was a b student before last semester and of course my GPA dropped, it actually dropped almost a full point.
3) if you have ahd the same experience or similar issues, or even if not, how would you recomend i tell colleges about this? because many colle

Narcolepsy is not a fatal disorder in itself. Narcolepsy has a great impact on functionability. Due to the excessive sleepiness, narcoleptics may fall asleep while driving and that is sometimes fatal. There are different levels of severity. Some with this disorder may have mild sleepiness or rare cataplexy (less than once per week). Others may have moderate sleepiness or infrequent cataplexy (less than daily). Yet others may experience severe sleepiness or severe cataplexy (daily). Narcolepsy is usually treated with a medication to improve alertness and an anti-depressant that helps control cataplexy. In February 1999, a new drug, Provigil (Modafinil) is to be distributed for use in controlling sleepiness in narcolepsy.



NARCOLEPSY NETWORK, INC. (Main Office)
Robert L. Cloud, Esq., President
277 Fairfield Road
Suite 310B
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Tel: 973-276-0115
Fax: 973-227-8224
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What they offer:
A national information and support network for people with narcolepsy. They will send an information packet, including a brochure, list of educational materials and membership form.

Educational materials that are available:
video tapes
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They can refer you to support groups in your area or tell you how to set up a group.
Membership is $25 a year, and includes a resource guide and the quarterly newsletter: THE NETWORK. The network's theme is C.A.R.E.: Communication, Advocacy, Research and Education.

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First, check with your guidance counselor about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students with disabilities are entitled by law to get special services while in school. This may help you get those grades back up. Your counselor could also help you research colleges and scholarships. Colleges also have services for students with disabilities. Check with your doctor and hospitals about sleep disorders clinics, which can guide you to other resources. Good luck and don't give up!!!

Narcolepsy is a learning disability. While there are treatments, they are not 100% effective 100% of the time. This means that there is a provision for you to have "equal access" stuff applied in your case. That is the approach that I would consider for college.
Some people sleep through class, but it is mainly in the classes where the teacher cant speak English very well in a hot classroom.