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Cataplexy is a rare disorder. Cataplexy occurs when a person can not control some or all of the muscles in their body. A person who has cataplexy may feel suddenly week, or their face may appear flat, or they may not be able to stand up all of a sudden. Vision may be blurred during an episode of cataplexy, or speech may slow.
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Can cats and other animals have cataplexy also what is isolated cataplexy and can cats have this to cheers?
no joking please this is serious!
Has anyone died from cataplexy?
i dont know if anyone ever has died from cataplexy. but ive heard storys that a woman has eneded up in the morgue cause of it but she was not dead just having a realy bad cataplexy attack.
What actors and actresses appeared in Cataplexy - 2011?
The cast of Cataplexy - 2011 includes: Michelle Noh as Sally David Tenenbaum as Sid
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.
What is the condition known as cataplexy?
Cataplexy is a neuro-muscular condition. It is exemplified by a quick, sudden loss of muscle tone. This is transient in nature, and is triggered by emotions such as crying, laughing, etc.
What is the medical term for someone falling backwards involuntarily?
cataplexy
What is cataplexy syndrome?
Cataplexy is a neural condition that can cause a person to temporarily lose the use of their muscles. A cataplectic attack is often triggered by heightened emotions, and can affect small groups of muscles, larger groups, or sometimes the entire body (total collapse). Cataplexy is related to narcolepsy, is fairly rare, and can be treated with medication.
Can you use pexy in a completed medical term?
Cataplexy is the first word I can think of here.
Cataplexy-how can it r treated?
well my doctor prescibed me anti depressents. i was sposed to be able to get xyrem for it to though.
What can trigger an attack of cataplexy?
The attacks can occur at any time but are often triggered by strong emotions, such as anger, joy, or surprise
When did Nikolas Simmonds die?
Nikolas Simmonds died on October 14, 2004, in London, England, UK of Narcolepsy compounded by cataplexy.
Can cataplexy kill you?
Yes say if ur swimming and u have an attack... You could drown... It really depends where u are...and water ur doin
