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About one in every one thousand people have narcolepsy.

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What is a difference between hypersomnia and narcolepsy?

Hypersomnia is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged nighttime sleep, while narcolepsy involves sudden and uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep, often accompanied by cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone). Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder, while hypersomnia can be a symptom of various underlying conditions.


Is narcolepy different than Narcolepsy?

Usually when people fall asleep they experience 90 minutes of non-REM sleep, followed by REM sleep. People with narcolepsy, enter REM sleep immediately and it occurs during every sleep attack.


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.


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.


What is it called when you fall asleep at random times?

Falling asleep at random times is a symptom of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy. People with narcolepsy can experience excessive daytime sleepiness and may have sudden sleep attacks during the day. It is a chronic condition that affects the brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles.


How does a genetic blood test diagnose narcolepsy?

A genetic blood test can reveal the existence of certain substances in people who have a tendency to develop narcolepsy. Positive test results suggest narcolepsy.


Involuntary episodes of falling asleep during the daytime while engaged in activity?

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) or Narcolepsy


What is xyrem?

Xyrem is a prescription drug that is used to treat narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a condition that causes people to fall asleep frequently throughout the day.


Why does Stephen have narcolepsy?

Because he consumes too many narcotics


What research is being conducted on orexin replacement therapy for people with narcolepsy?

Orexin replacement therapy research is still in its early phases. Scientists are testing it on dogs with narcolepsy.


Is narcolepsy a hereditary disease?

One of the causes of narcolepsy is a genetic mutation. (Neurological Disorder)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.


What are the major symptoms of narcolepsy?

The major symptoms of narcolepsy include Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), Cataplexy (a loss of muscle tone as an effect of emotion), and sometimes disturbed nighttime sleep. Persons with Narcolepsy may also experience dreaming while awake (sleep hallucinations), sleep paralysis (a temporary inability to move after waking up), and falling asleep at inappropriate times and in inappropriate situations. Narcolepsy is diagnosed by a Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT).