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The following are some early signs of narcolepsy; excessive sleepiness during day time, a cataplexy or loss of muscle control, hallucinations, and sleep paralysis.
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How does narcolepsy present?
Narcolepsy presents: the first symptom is an overwhelming feeling of fatigue. After several months or years, cataplexy and other symptoms of the disorder appear.
How is cataplexy diagnosed?
There is no test for it. You'll just have to have witnesses and/or a video recording of yourself that you can show a neurologist. Many people with proven Narcolepsy, will also show signs of Cataplexy. However, Cataplexy without Narcolepsy has been reported. Though it is very rare. I have Cataplexy without Narcolepsy. The neurologist came in and slammed the door behind him to see if he could provoke an attack. It worked for me, but it may not work with others.
Who was the first person to have narcolepsy?
The first convincing descriptions of narcolepsy-cataplexy were reported in Germany by Westphal (1877) and Fisher (1878). The unique association of episodes of muscle weakness triggered by excitement and sleepiness were described in these two reports. In both cases, hereditary factors were noted, with the mother of Westphal's patient and one sister of Fisher's patient presenting narcolepsy symptoms
Involuntary episodes of falling asleep during the daytime while engaged in activity?
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) or Narcolepsy
Does narcolepsy generally take most of your energy?
Narcolepsy robs you of your energy. A study released at the annual conference for narcolepsy stated that a person without narcolepsy would have to stay awake for 32 hours straight to experience the same sensation of that of a person with narcolepsy who was awake for just 1 hour.
When was Narcolepsy - song - created?
Narcolepsy - song - was created on 1997-04-08.
Is narcolepsy a parasomnia?
No, narcolepsy is a dyssomnia. It involves the timing, quantity, or quality of sleep.
What are the demographics of narcolepsy?
40% of patients with narcolepsy have or have had another mental disorder. 18% of patients with narcolepsy are 10 years old or younger. It is estimated that 0.02-0.16% of the general population suffer from narcolepsy. Men and women are equally affected.
How many people experience Narcolepsy?
About one in every one thousand people have narcolepsy.
Do you have narcolepsy?
Yes.
Can you use narcolepsy in a sentence?
Because he had narcolepsy, Joe seemed to fall asleep at inopportune times.
Is Narcolepsy a disease?
In about 8-12% of cases, people diagnosed with narcolepsy know of other family members with similar symptoms. Most people with the condition have no family members with narcolepsy.
