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A good source of medical information is WEBMD. Let's take a few moments to explain this clinical entity: Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. Therefore, at various times throughout the day, people with narcolepsy will experience fleeting urges to sleep. These episodes can occur at any time and thus prove profoundly disabling. Narcolepsy afffects about one in every 2000 Americans. It is usually not diagnosed until age 10-15 years old after the first symptoms appear. Two tests are essential in confirming the diagnosis of narcolepsy: 1. PSG (polysonogram) and the 2. MSLT (multiple sleep latency test). This entity can not be cured. However, over the last decade, the FDA has approved multiple medications to combat narcoplepsy. An excellent resouce to further explore narcolepsy is via The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a component of the NIH (National Institutes of Health).
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Is it safey to take xyrem for narcolepsy?
Yes, as long as it is doctor prescribed and you work toghther patiently to find the righ dose. I have been on it for 4 years for 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.
Can human growth hormones help with Narcolepsy?
I've just spent quite a while researching this, but I cannot find anything that mentions growth hormones being used in narcolepsy. -DJ Craig
Why do you fall asleep in mid conversation?
People who have unexplained, irresistible attacks of sleepiness during the daytime may be suffering from a rare condition known as narcolepsy. For more information, see http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/narcolepsy/narcolepsy.htm
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.
Where can one find information about narcoleptic dog?
There are a number of sites that provide information about a narcoleptic dog. This term refers to a dog that has narcolepsy which causes the dog to fall asleep quickly at any time. Additional information about narcoleptic dogs can be found on the "Pet Adviser" site as well as the "Pet Wave" site.
Is narcolepsy a parasomnia?
No, narcolepsy is a dyssomnia. It involves the timing, quantity, or quality of sleep.
When was Narcolepsy - song - created?
Narcolepsy - song - was created on 1997-04-08.
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 do you find a qualified doctor for Narcolepsy?
You need to find a qualified sleep doctor. A good place to start is a web search for sleep clinics, or websites such as the Narcolepsy Network.I found my sleep neurologist through a referral from my primary physician, so that is another option.I am adding a link in the links tab.Answer:Just google "find doctor NJ". That's what I did and I found a great doctor through the Meridian Health webpage that can help you locate any kind of specialist near you. I'm not sure if Narcolepsy is listed as a specialty on their webpage, but you can call up their advisors and they'll directly connect you to a qualified doctor for Narcolepsy.
How many people experience Narcolepsy?
About one in every one thousand people have narcolepsy.
