AnatomyDiseasesChemicals and DrugsAnalytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and EquipmentPsychiatry and PsychologyPhenomena and Processes
NarcolepsyCataplexyHypersomnolence, IdiopathicHLA-DQ beta-ChainsNeuropeptidesSleep ParalysisSodium OxybateDisorders of Excessive SomnolenceSleep, REMOrexin ReceptorsSleep StagesPolysomnographyIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsWakefulnessHLA-DQ AntigensReceptors, NeuropeptideBenzhydryl CompoundsSleepAdjuvants, AnesthesiaCentral Nervous System StimulantsHypothalamusREM Sleep Behavior DisorderSleep Disorders, Circadian RhythmSleep DisordersArousalNocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome
ParalysisExcessiveHallucinationsIndividuals with narcolepsyCure for narcolepsyType 1 narcolepsyFall asleepDaytimeManage narcolepsyDisorderSleepiness duringStimulantsDiagnosis of narcolepsyAsleepDiagnose narcolepsy2,000Treat narcolepsyEpworth SleepCause of narcolepsy typeDiscovered the causes of narcolepsyOccurNighttimeAffectsExact cause of narcolepsyHelp people with narcolepsyRestless legs synChronicHypocretin-produciDisordersClinicalAdolescenceCommon symptomPeopleCataplexy is causedTypes of narcolepsyAdults with narcolepsyBelieve that narcolepsyPersons with narcolepsyEveryone with narcolepsyTypicallyTreatmentsWakefulnessSignsAutoimmuneTreatmentEpisodes of cataplexyRemain undiagnosedIncludeNeuronsInfluenzaSudden loss of muscle toneExperience cataplexy
Paralysis16
Excessive34
  • Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that features excessive daytime sleepiness. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People with type 1 and type 2 narcolepsy experience excessive daytime sleepiness . (healthline.com)
  • After symptoms begin, excessive sleepiness can quickly begin to interfere with a person's ability to function at home, school, and in the workplace. (sleepfoundation.org)
  • Narcolepsy is a disease of the central nervous system that causes excessive uncontrollable daytime sleepiness. (baptisthealth.com)
  • Your doctor may diagnose you with Narcolepsy based on the presence of excessive daytime sleepiness alone, but in some cases a formal sleep study is recommended or required. (baptisthealth.com)
  • The most common symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness, especially when the person isn't active. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterised by recurring periods of excessive sleepiness. (ausmed.co.uk)
  • Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Type 2, also known as narcolepsy without cataplexy, is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness but does not typically involve muscle weakness triggered by emotions. (dailycatchers.com)
  • The main symptoms of the disease are excessive nighttime sleep (about 14 hours) and sleepiness during the day. (differencebetween.net)
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness. (differencebetween.net)
  • The main symptoms of hypersomnia are excessive nighttime sleep, sleepiness during the day, difficult wakening in the morning. (differencebetween.net)
  • This disorder causes excessive daytime sleepiness and other disruptive symptoms which can be both dangerous and distressing. (unitedwecare.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder in which a person experiences excessive daytime sleepiness. (unitedwecare.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a persistent sleep disorder marked by excessive daytime fatigue and sudden sleep attacks. (restonic.ae)
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness is the most common and troubling symptom, making it difficult to concentrate and perform normal activities. (restonic.ae)
  • XYWAV is the first and only lower-sodium oxybate approved by the FDA to treat cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in people 7 years and older with narcolepsy. (xywav.com)
  • A clinical trial demonstrated the efficacy and safety of XYWAV for the treatment of cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy. (xywav.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder causing excessive daytime drowsiness. (ubiehealth.com)
  • People with narcolepsy typically start with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). (helpme.com)
  • Symptoms often include periods of excessive daytime sleepiness and brief involuntary sleep episodes. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are two main characteristics of narcolepsy: excessive daytime sleepiness and abnormal REM sleep. (wikipedia.org)
  • Symptoms of narcolepsy can vary from person to person, but they typically include excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden and uncontrollable sleep attacks, and disrupted nighttime sleep. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness is the most common symptom of narcolepsy. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
  • Narcolepsy is characterized by chronic excessive daytime sleepiness, often with sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness is also a core symptom of narcolepsy and essential hypersomnia (EHS), which are also heritable conditions. (nature.com)
  • The defining characteristic of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). (adam.com)
  • Narcolepsy is considered a primary hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness) condition. (adam.com)
  • All people with narcolepsy can experience excessive sleepiness during the day. (adam.com)
  • Narcolepsy causes excessive and overwhelming daytime sleepiness, even after getting plenty of nighttime sleep. (barnesjewishwestcounty.org)
  • A DRUG normally used to treat narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness also seems to improve symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. (newscientist.com)
  • This idea inspired Eric Konofal at Robert-Debré Hospital in Paris to try using a drug for narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness to treat ADHD. (newscientist.com)
  • The main symptoms are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy, which affects approximately 75% of those with narcolepsy [ 4 ] and is characterised by a sudden decrease of muscular tone, caused by emotion, typically laughter. (omicsonline.org)
  • Infection with Influenza A virus (IAV) causes the well-known symptoms of the flu, including fever, loss of appetite, and excessive sleepiness. (bvsalud.org)
Hallucinations6
  • If you have narcolepsy, you may experience these hallucinations during the day. (healthline.com)
  • These narcolepsy hallucinations represent dream fragments that continue from sleep into wakefulness. (baptisthealth.com)
  • One of the more eerie symptoms of narcolepsy is frequent hallucinations. (nestmaven.com)
  • While many people will have an experience with hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations during their lifetime, people with narcolepsy have them on a regular basis. (nestmaven.com)
  • Symptoms include sudden sleep attacks, loss of muscle tone, and possible hallucinations. (ubiehealth.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a complex disease of the immune and central nervous system characterized by sudden, complex sleep disturbances that manifests as pronounced daytime sleepiness with sudden attacks of sudden falling asleep and weakness, also with possible hallucinations when falling asleep and waking up. (medprep.info)
Individuals with narcolepsy5
  • In addition to the typical symptoms of narcolepsy, individuals with narcolepsy type 2 may also have severe neurological problems and sleep for extended periods (more than 10 hours) each night. (dailycatchers.com)
  • Most individuals with Narcolepsy have lower hypocretin levels in their cerebrospinal fluid. (unitedwecare.com)
  • Regardless of getting sufficient sleep around evening time, individuals with narcolepsy might feel drained and sleepy over the day. (fastnewsmagazine.com)
  • It is important for individuals with narcolepsy to work closely with their healthcare provider to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets their specific needs. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
  • The prevalence of ADHD in individuals with narcolepsy is (~35%) 9 higher than in the general population (~5%) 10 . (nature.com)
Cure for narcolepsy8
Type 1 narcolepsy11
Fall asleep12
  • A person with narcolepsy may fall asleep at any time, such as while talking or driving. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Let your teachers or supervisors know you have narcolepsy and may fall asleep. (healthline.com)
  • People with narcolepsy fall asleep quickly and enter REM sleep much faster than those without this disorder. (sleepfoundation.org)
  • Narcolepsy causes people to feel extremely sleep most of the time, and you may even fall asleep while performing normal daily tasks. (nestmaven.com)
  • People with Narcolepsy struggle to stay awake and may unintentionally fall asleep in various situations. (unitedwecare.com)
  • Narcolepsy causes people to fall asleep unexpectedly, at any time and in any place. (restonic.ae)
  • When people with narcolepsy fall asleep or wake up, they often find themselves unable to move or speak. (restonic.ae)
  • If you always fall asleep during the day, or oftentimes without warning, you might have a condition called narcolepsy. (helpme.com)
  • A person with narcolepsy is likely to become drowsy or fall asleep, often at inappropriate or undesired times and places, or just be very tired throughout the day. (wikipedia.org)
  • Narcolepsy, a condition that causes people to fall asleep suddenly, usually develops in people between the ages of 10 and 25 . (healthline.com)
  • If you have narcolepsy, you are likely to become drowsy or to fall asleep at inappropriate times and places. (barnesjewishwestcounty.org)
  • It works as a stimulant to keep us awake, and is lacking in people with narcolepsy, who tend to fall asleep at inappropriate times. (newscientist.com)
Daytime14
  • Narcolepsy symptom screeners can help doctors diagnose narcolepsy in people who present with daytime sleepiness. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Narcolepsy symptom screeners are typically self-assessments that measure a person's daytime sleepiness levels and other key symptoms of narcolepsy. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a long-term neurological condition that causes fragmented sleep, daytime sleepiness, brain fog, and other symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a rare neurological condition that causes extreme daytime drowsiness and overwhelming urges to sleep. (healthline.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic brain disorder that causes severe daytime sleepiness. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Those who suffer from the condition experience symptoms such as daytime drowsiness and the sudden overwhelming need to sleep. (recognitionhealth.com)
  • Exorbitant day-to-day sluggishness and startling daytime sleep sessions are side effects of narcolepsy. (fastnewsmagazine.com)
  • Over-the-top daytime sleepiness, which might make it trying to complete ordinary obligations and leave you feeling exhausted, is the primary side effect of narcolepsy. (fastnewsmagazine.com)
  • If you think you have narcolepsy, take the Epworth Sleepiness Scale which can help assess daytime sleepiness. (narcolepsynetwork.org)
  • This symptom is sometimes described as an irresistible daytime need for naps, which will generally refresh the person. (adam.com)
  • If you feel like you're not able to get a good night's rest or have symptoms that interfere with your daytime activities, talk to a healthcare provider. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden daytime sleep attacks are usually the first and most noticeable symptoms of narcolepsy. (medprep.info)
  • However, although mazindol improved many ADHD symptoms, it did not boost the quality of the volunteers' sleep, nor reduce the daytime sleepiness they experienced. (newscientist.com)
  • Currently the most common treatment (standard care) is to use antidepressants as anti-cataleptics and stimulants for daytime sleepiness symptoms, but this combination of treatments has been observed to be inadequate for some patients [ 5 ]. (omicsonline.org)
Manage narcolepsy4
Disorder29
  • Narcolepsy is a type of sleep disorder where a person feels very sleepy during the day or waking hours. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that affects one in 2,000 Americans Trusted Source National Library of Medicine, Biotech Information The National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information. (sleepfoundation.org)
  • Understanding the symptoms of narcolepsy is an important step towards accurately diagnosing and treating this chronic and potentially debilitating sleep disorder. (sleepfoundation.org)
  • While the exact cause of narcolepsy is unknown, the common factor among those with this sleep disorder is a low level of a chemical called hypocretin. (baptisthealth.com)
  • If the clinician suspects that your child may have narcolepsy or another type of sleep disorder, he or she may suggest a sleep study. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Arguably the least well-understood sleep disorder , narcolepsy does not always take on the form of the dramatic depictions we're familiar with on the TV screen. (nestmaven.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a complex sleep disorder that is caused by a blurring of the lines between sleep and waking states. (nestmaven.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that disrupts the normal sleep-wake cycle. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Some people with narcolepsy have all of the major features of the disorder, while others have only one or two. (medlineplus.gov)
  • However, the disorder is likely underdiagnosed, particularly in people with mild symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder. (dailycatchers.com)
  • The prevalence of narcolepsy is estimated to be around 1 in 2,000 in the United States and Western Europe, but the disorder may be underdiagnosed, particularly in those with mild symptoms. (dailycatchers.com)
  • Narcolepsy is typically categorised as a disorder of sleeping. (recognitionhealth.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that involves a decreased ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. (wikipedia.org)
  • Narcolepsy paired with cataplexy is evidenced to be an autoimmune disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • Narcolepsy is a clinical syndrome of hypothalamic disorder, but the exact cause of narcolepsy is unknown, with potentially several causes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other symptoms of this mood disorder, which include feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, low sex drive, and aches and pains, can range from mild to severe. (healthline.com)
  • Narcolepsy appears to run in families, suggesting that there may be a genetic component to the disorder. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
  • Some researchers believe that narcolepsy may be an autoimmune disorder, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
  • While the exact cause of narcolepsy is still unknown, researchers continue to study the disorder in order to better understand its underlying mechanisms. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
  • By identifying the causes of narcolepsy, researchers hope to develop more effective treatments for this debilitating disorder. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
  • The Kleine-Levin syndrome , a very rare disorder in adolescent boys, resembles narcolepsy. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a serious life-long disorder with no proper cure yet. (neurologysleepcentre.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that can begin at any age and continues throughout life. (narcolepsynetwork.org)
  • Narcolepsy with cataplexy is an auto-immune disorder. (narcolepsynetwork.org)
  • Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder. (barnesjewishwestcounty.org)
  • Of these, 35 (63.6%) were still suffering symptoms of bipolar disorder, while 20 (36.4%) had begun presenting symptoms of schizophrenia. (madinamerica.com)
  • Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder, affecting about 0.02% of adults worldwide and around 0.04% of the UK population [ 1 , 2 ]. (omicsonline.org)
  • Prior to identification of an antibody response to AQP4 , a widely expressed water channel protein, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder ( NMOSD ) was considered to be a form of MS . NMOSD is a group of rare conditions associated with AQP4 antibodies that include optic neuritis, acute myelitis, area postrema syndrome, acute brainstem syndrome, symptomatic narcolepsy or acute diencephalic syndrome, and symptomatic cerebral syndrome. (medscape.com)
Sleepiness during2
  • Periods of extreme sleepiness during the day that feel comparable to how someone without narcolepsy would feel after staying awake for 48-72 hours. (project-sleep.com)
  • Timing of sleepiness is "off" with narcolepsy so one may fight sleepiness during the day but struggle to sleep at night. (project-sleep.com)
Stimulants1
Diagnosis of narcolepsy5
Asleep8
  • The condition can lead to symptoms that include falling asleep during activities and difficulty staying awake. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Overall, however, a person with narcolepsy usually spends the same amount of time asleep as a person without the condition. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Narcolepsy may cause you to lose muscle function while falling asleep or waking up. (healthline.com)
  • With narcolepsy, you may enter REM sleep in under 15 minutes after falling asleep and at any time during the day. (healthline.com)
  • The symptoms of narcolepsy are believed to be the consequence of this thinning of lines between being awake and being asleep. (nestmaven.com)
  • However, people diagnosed with narcolepsy may enter REM sleep almost immediately upon falling asleep, and sometimes even while they are awake. (dailycatchers.com)
  • Despite experiencing EDS, people with Narcolepsy often struggle to stay asleep in the night and their sleep is frequently disrupted. (unitedwecare.com)
  • Narcolepsy patients frequently shift to REM sleep quickly, generally within 15 minutes of falling asleep. (restonic.ae)
Diagnose narcolepsy1
2,0005
Treat narcolepsy3
Epworth Sleep3
Cause of narcolepsy type2
Discovered the causes of narcolepsy1
Occur7
Nighttime2
Affects6
Exact cause of narcolepsy4
Help people with narcolepsy2
Restless legs syn2
Chronic3
  • Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition that impairs the brain's ability to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. (project-sleep.com)
  • The differential diagnosis method is also used to exclude asthenia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other functional disorders with similar symptoms. (differencebetween.net)
  • Narcolepsy starts during adolescence or early adulthood and stays throughout the lie, that is, it is chronic in nature. (unitedwecare.com)
Hypocretin-produci1
  • It is unclear what triggers the death of hypocretin-producing neurons in people with narcolepsy, although evidence increasingly points to an abnormality of the immune system. (medlineplus.gov)
Disorders4
Clinical7
  • Narcolepsy diagnosis involves a combination of clinical assessment, detailed medical history, and testing in a sleep laboratory. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This clinical commissioning policy outlines the criteria when we will commission sodium oxybate for symptom control of narcolepsy with cataplexy (children and adolescents, aged 7 until they are 19 years old). (england.nhs.uk)
  • This two-month Phase 2a clinical trial, which involves 112 patients from across the Southeast, will assess the therapeutic potential of FP-101 in treating vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia, in post-menopausal women. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • They will keep a patient diary of the frequency and duration of their vasomotor symptoms during this time, as well as have lab work done at their designated clinical site. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Clinical features of narcolepsy invariably include EDS. (adam.com)
  • We used a wide range of ADHD rating scales to assess the effect of augmentation memantine, including the Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Report, Clinical Global Impression, and the CANTAB cognitive battery," said Dr Biederman, "and there were no significant clinical or demographic differences between the two groups. (medscape.com)
  • Further clinical data permitted a change in the licence to "the treatment of narcolepsy with cataplexy in adult patients" in 2008 [ 6 ]. (omicsonline.org)
Adolescence1
  • Many times symptoms will begin in childhood and adolescence but will not be properly diagnosed until much later. (baptisthealth.com)
Common symptom3
People39
  • It can provide reliable distinctions between people with narcolepsy and sleep apnea , the latter being the most common cause of sleepiness noted in sleep clinics. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People may have different triggers for narcolepsy. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People have a higher risk of developing symptoms in the spring and summer which may have to do with the body's response to certain infections that cause the immune system to attack healthy cells. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For people with narcolepsy, however, REM sleep occurs within 15 minutes in the sleep cycle and intermittently during the waking hours. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People with narcolepsy will usually have a persistent feeling of sleepiness with a tendency to doze off at intervals throughout the day, often at inappropriate times. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Narcolepsy symptoms usually begin when people are in their teens. (healthline.com)
  • What causes narcolepsy is unknown, but people with type 1 usually have lower amounts of hypocretin, a brain protein that regulates sleep-wake cycles. (healthline.com)
  • People with a parent or sibling with narcolepsy are up to 40 times more likely to have it. (healthline.com)
  • Although people may begin experiencing symptoms at any age, narcolepsy most often begins between 7 and 25 years old. (sleepfoundation.org)
  • It's common for people with narcolepsy to experience an intense need for sleep at inopportune times. (sleepfoundation.org)
  • Some people with narcolepsy may also have sleep attacks that last about 15 to 30 minutes, and that can happen at any time. (childrenshospital.org)
  • About 60 percent of people with narcolepsy have a symptom called cataplexy - a sudden episode of muscle weakness while awake. (childrenshospital.org)
  • People suffering from narcolepsy skip the stages of non-REM sleep completely, jumping right into REM sleep almost immediately. (nestmaven.com)
  • Most people diagnosed with narcolepsy also have cataplexy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A variation of the HLA-DQB1 gene called HLA-DQB1*06:02 has been strongly associated with narcolepsy, particularly in people who also have cataplexy and a loss of hypocretins. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Most people with narcolepsy have the HLA-DQB1*06:02 variation, and many also have specific versions of other, closely related HLA genes. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Unlike public perceptions, people with narcolepsy do not sleep all the time. (project-sleep.com)
  • Seeing a sleep specialist is recommended for people who are experiencing symptoms that indicate you may be living with narcolepsy. (project-sleep.com)
  • It's estimated that the majority of people with narcolepsy are currently undiagnosed or misdiagnosed . (project-sleep.com)
  • People with narcolepsy may have difficulty staying awake for long periods, regardless of the circumstances. (dailycatchers.com)
  • However, the frequency and intensity of these symptoms may vary in people. (unitedwecare.com)
  • When people with narcolepsy are engaged in activities like eating, talking, driving, or typing they may experience short episodes of sleep. (unitedwecare.com)
  • People with narcolepsy have a hard time staying up for long periods of time, whether they are in any circumstance. (restonic.ae)
  • There's no need to worry - lots of people live with narcolepsy, and there are ways to help. (helpme.com)
  • Some people feel very sleepy during the day for months or even years before they realize they have narcolepsy. (helpme.com)
  • Narcolepsy can affect people without these most severe problems. (arlingtoncemetery.net)
  • People with narcolepsy tend to sleep about the same number of hours per day as people without, but the quality of sleep tends to be lessened. (wikipedia.org)
  • People with narcolepsy may feel a persistent and overwhelming need to sleep during the day, even if they have had a full night's rest. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
  • This theory is supported by the fact that many people with narcolepsy also have low levels of hypocretin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate wakefulness and sleep. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
  • Besides EDS, people with narcolepsy type 1 also have cataplexy, which is a sudden but temporary muscle weakness, sometimes brought on by laughter or other emotions. (adam.com)
  • It is estimated that around half of people with narcolepsy in the US are not diagnosed or misdiagnosed. (adam.com)
  • Narcolepsy usually develops in young people, more often in men. (medprep.info)
  • People can have a very clear response to ADHD treatment in terms of improvement in ADHD symptoms but can still be massively affected with EFD," Dr Biederman said. (medscape.com)
  • Exactly why some people have low hypocretin levels and narcolepsy isn't known. (barnesjewishwestcounty.org)
  • People with narcolepsy can use the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to protect their rights in the workplace. (barnesjewishwestcounty.org)
  • When symptoms of mental illness are reduced, people often find that the quality of their life increases. (healthyplace.com)
  • Many people whose symptoms are improved through medication are able to work in paid or volunteer positions. (healthyplace.com)
  • AQP4-IgG antibodies are present in a majority of people with NMOSD and absent in those with MS despite overlapping symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • The 76-person study found that people who received the treatment developed diabetes symptoms after about five years, on average. (cdc.gov)
Cataplexy is caused1
Types of narcolepsy2
Adults with narcolepsy1
Believe that narcolepsy1
Persons with narcolepsy3
Everyone with narcolepsy3
Typically3
  • Symptoms of Type 2 narcolepsy tend to be less severe and individuals typically have normal levels of hypocretin. (dailycatchers.com)
  • Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms and sleep studies, after ruling out other potential causes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Narcolepsy is often hard to detect because sleep habits are not something typically asked about in a wellness visit. (adam.com)
Treatments4
  • Treatment for symptom management varies widely by person and it often takes a long time to find the right combination of treatments. (project-sleep.com)
  • Now, here's the good news: there are lots of treatments that can help with narcolepsy. (helpme.com)
  • The causes, signs, and treatments of narcolepsy will be canvassed in this article. (fastnewsmagazine.com)
  • While there isn't yet a cure for mental illness, various treatments, including mental health medications, can go a long way toward alleviating symptoms. (healthyplace.com)
Wakefulness4
Signs5
  • What are the 5 signs of narcolepsy? (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Most of the signs and symptoms persist throughout life, although episodes of cataplexy may become less frequent with age and treatment. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The signs of narcolepsy don't always show up all at once. (helpme.com)
  • There's a lot to learn about narcolepsy, from understanding the symptoms to recognizing the early signs, and exploring the many treatment options. (helpme.com)
  • Narcolepsy can be terribly challenging, and it's critical that both the public and professionals become better informed about its signs and symptoms. (huffpost.com)
Autoimmune2
  • One mechanism that might be responsible for Narcolepsy is an autoimmune response, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the hypocretin-producing cells in the brain. (unitedwecare.com)
  • Certain infections, such as streptococcus, may trigger an autoimmune response that leads to narcolepsy. (myhealthandwellnessinfo.com)
Treatment10
Episodes of cataplexy1
Remain undiagnosed1
  • Many symptoms of narcolepsy are common to other medical conditions and, because of this, narcolepsy can remain undiagnosed for many years. (sleepfoundation.org)
Include5
  • Other symptoms of this condition include shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and pallor. (healthline.com)
  • Other early symptoms of pregnancy include a missed period, sore breasts, nausea, and increased urination. (healthline.com)
  • Other symptoms you may experience include sore throat, headache, or muscle or joint pain. (healthline.com)
  • They include migraine, narcolepsy or mental illness. (sparrow.org)
  • These include encephalitis lethargica and narcolepsy. (bvsalud.org)
Neurons2
Influenza3
  • Upper airway infections from strep or influenza may trigger narcolepsy. (adam.com)
  • Adults shed influenza virus from the day before symptoms begin through 5-10 days after illness onset. (cdc.gov)
  • se revisa todos los años y se actualiza, según corresponda, para que coincida con los virus de la influenza en circulación. (cdc.gov)
Sudden loss of muscle tone1
  • Another common feature of narcolepsy is cataplexy, which is a sudden loss of muscle tone in response to strong emotion (such as laughing, surprise, or anger). (medlineplus.gov)
Experience cataplexy1