| Narcolepsy |
| Who has narcolepsy? What meds have you tried? Which one had the least side effects? |
I was diagnosed in 2001 and have been on Ritalin, Concerta, and Provigil. The Ritalin made me lose weight (not good as I'm very tall and thin anyway) so I changed to Concerta, after about a ... |
| If you are diagnosed with narcolepsy, do they take your driver's license away from you? |
My ex-husband was diagnosed with narcolepsy, and yes they do give you medication to make you able to function during the day, then maybe something to help you sleep at night. They didn't take ... |
| Can anyone help me find a documentary on narcolepsy? |
The documentary was called "Living Nightmare", aired in 2003. The link to the BBC site about the documentary as well as the link to the transcript are listed below. ... |
| Question for folks with narcolepsy: What is your experience with Xyrem for treatment of cataplexy and EDS? |
I have just recently started Xrem and am still getting use to it. So far I don't feel anymore alert, but the cataplexy is somewhat better.
So far the best thing that I have found for the E... |
| Does anyone live with narcolepsy? |
I have narcolepsy with the four other "classic" symptoms of narcolepsy, which may not occur in all patients, which are cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hypnogogic hallucinations, and automatic... |
| How do you cure/treat this WORST narcolepsy? |
-Stick to a schedule. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, including weekends.
-Take naps. Schedule short naps at regular intervals during the day. Short naps at strategic times du... |
| Can you help with narcolepsy and possible catoplexy? |
First of all who told you that you had narcolepsy or even catoplexy. You need to see a pulmonologist who is also a board certified sleep specialist. Only then after a battery of test will you hav... |
| Is there another medical term used for narcolepsy? |
Hangover. ... |
| How common is sleep paralysis without narcolepsy? |
Go to a sleep doctor. Let your neurologist be a neurologist and a sleep doctor diagnosis you with narcolepsy. Blood work is not a really good diagnosing tool for narcolepsy. ... |
| What can i do to help my narcolepsy? |
#1 change doctors. Your meds aren't working. #2 You have to rig up a bar so that if you fall forward, it will stop you. If worse comes to worse, get a wheelchair and cut out the bottom, po... |
| Does anyone have or know someone with Narcolepsy? |
I developed narcolepsy at the beginning of high school. Find a sleep specialist and ask if Xyrem is right for you (results are amazing!). It was originally used to treat cataplexy (a symptom of nar... |
| Is there anything I can take for Narcolepsy while breastfeeding? |
We have an in-law who took monavie juice with good results for her narcolepsy. It is an all natural juice product that nursing mothers can take. Be sure to get the one without the glucosamine and c... |
| What happens if I'm diagnosed with narcolepsy? |
You could loose your license. It depends on what the dr. says and how severe it is. You can always take the bus or other forms of public transportation. You might want to look in to company carpool... |
| Anyone on Paxil or anyone with Narcolepsy?? |
when i was taking paxil, i developed severe myoclonic jerks.
withdrawing from this drug is dangerous and difficult. if you feel this is the cause of your problem, please speak to your doctor an... |
| What do I do when his Narcolepsy kicks in? |
Good on you for sticking by him through this setback.
As someone has already suggested, the best thing would be for you have sex with you on top instead. You'll need to guide him in and be ... |
| Do you know anyone who has Narcolepsy? |
This girl just dropped off at her desk, but as soon as she started taking the meds, she was ok ... |
| How would you spread greater awareness about the terribly misunderstood sleeping disorder Narcolepsy for free? |
Ouch. My daughter I have the narcolepsy/FMS double whammy, as well.
To start with, I'd move the web page to somewhere other than on MySpace. MySpace pages aren't taken seriously, and ... |
| Does My Symptoms Sounds Like Narcolepsy? |
I had the same exact symptoms a few years back and had a night and all day study. Every time they told me to sleep I fell asleep within a minute. They told me I was in the top 5% of the US that c... |
| I am sleepy all the time lately. I am awake about 4 hours a day and sleep 20 or more. Is it Narcolepsy? |
Sounds like you may have hypersomnolence which is basically excessive sleepiness. It can be caused by a number of things including having sleep apnea or narcolepsy. I would recommend seeing a sle... |
| I have a two fold ? one is for any Paxil users, the other is for anyone with Narcolepsy...? |
Working in the sleep field, I know that Narcolepsy will not cause jerks of that nature. I am educated on cataplexies and understand the reason why you are on paxil. As from a sleep perspective, ... |
| Is it legal to drive in Canada after being diagnosed with narcolepsy? |
Narcolepsy goes in the same category at epilepsy and legally she should not be allowed to obtain a license. ... |
| What are the long term and short term effects from narcolepsy? |
Physical well-being and safety. Left untreated, narcolepsy can have an ill effect on your physical well-being and safety. Most activities including driving, working, cooking, or walking, can be ver... |
| Sleep patterns with narcolepsy? |
hi again. :-)
the key to good sleep hygiene (sleep habits) is that it trains your body. it will force it to get into a "rhythm" and improves your nighttime sleep. that will then improv... |
| I need to know is stress can cause more narcolepsy attacks? |
Yes, stressful situations can cause narcolepsy attacks. Talk to your doctor about it as he/she may want to adjust the meds. ... |
| What are the current drugs for cataplexy and mild Narcolepsy? |
Don't take medication geared towards mental health issues lightly. You really should be asking a professional. And if you don't trust the answer, seek a second opinion from another prof... |
| I randomly fall asleep and it's not narcolepsy.....? |
i'd strongly suggest asking your doctor for a sleep study. there are any things that could be interrupting your sleep cycles enough that while you get a good number of hours a night, the quali... |
| If you or your child take Provigil for narcolepsy, what have your results been? |
I am an adult, but a 14 yr old is close enough to a grown person that side effects should not hinder your decision to have your child take a medicine, especially a perscribed one. It would be diffe... |
| Is narcolepsy curable. And if on medication should a person be driving? |
Narcolepsy is not curable.
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| I was just diagnosed with narcolepsy. Is there anyone else with narcolepsy out there who can give me advice? |
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. Stimula... |
| Is narcolepsy a common disease, if so give me a fact, percentage, something? |
Narcolepsy is a serious medical disorder and a key to understanding other sleep disorders. Narcolepsy is a disabling illness affecting more than 1 in 2,000 Americans. Most individuals with the diso... |
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