Question 1

what conditions can cause gelastic cataplexy besides niemann pick? i have this symptom, but no other signs of npd?

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: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6541315/#:~:text=Gelastic%2Datonic%20seizures%20are%20characterized,disease%20Type%20C%20or%20variants. Gelastic atonic seizures and gelastic cataplexy are difficult to differentiate. A "pseudocataplexy" that is really attributed to epilepsy needs to be excluded. An MRI and an EEG will be part of the work up, and neurology should be overseeing.

Question 2

can cataplexy cause your feet to swell?

Accepted Answer

It can: Similiar to the way someone with a foot drop from stroke usually has some degree of foot and ankle swelling compared to the other side. The principle is similiar - a loss of muscle tone or function doesn't allow the muscles to effectively help in pumping blood away from the area.

Question 3

is it safe to take drug that caused cataplexy? geodon (ziprasidone) 50mg gave best sleep of my life but at 75mg gave me full blown cataplexy.. and best sleep! i slept deep solid 8 hours and woke up feeling great!

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Geodon (ziprasidone): If the medicine gave you the best results discuss with your prescribing physician the dose adjustment for optimum response and tolerability.

Question 4

what is the cataplexy?

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Cataplexy: Cataplexy is a sudden and uncontrollable muscle weakness or paralysis that comes on during the day and is often triggered by a strong emotion, such as excitement or laughter.

A person experiencing total cataplexy stays awake and is aware of what is happening, but cannot move. These episodes last up to a minute or two, and some people may fall asleep afterwards.

Question 5

how can i treat cataplexy?

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Cataplexy: Medications such as Xyrem &amp; Antdepressants.

Question 6

does anyone treat cataplexy?

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Definitely: Cataplexy can be a disabling symptom of narolepsy.  So if it is prominent or bothersome treatment is indicated.  There are a number of anticataplectic medications and particularly one medication that has been specifically approved for narcolepsy with cataplexy.  Need to see board certified sleep specialist.

Question 7

what are the signs of cataplexy?

Accepted Answer

SLEEP DISORDER: Narcolepsy and cataplexy are very much associated.  There are daytime irresistable sleep attacks, florid nitemares, and sleep paralysis on awakening.  The cataplexy involves a sudden loss of muscle tone and collapse with intense emotions, such as crying or laughing.  Sleep studies can help confirm a diagnosis.  Treatment can be very successful.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of cataplexy?

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Cataplexy: Loss of muscle tone can present with sagging jaw, arm weakness, slumping shoulders, drooping head, slurred speech, generalized weakness.

Question 9

can you have only one episode of cataplexy and then never have it again?

Accepted Answer

Cataplexy: Very unusual. I have heard of attacks decreasing with age, but never a single attack.

Question 10

can you tell me what to expect with symptoms of cataplexy when i am very scaredwith the possibility of it being cataplexy?

Accepted Answer

Cataplexy: Loss of muscle tone can present with sagging jaw, arm weakness, slumping shoulders, drooping head, slurred speech, generalized weakness.

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Is it safe to take drug that caused cataplexy? geodon (ziprasidone) 50mg gave best sleep of my life but at 75mg gave me full blown cataplexy.. and best sleep! i slept deep solid 8 hours and woke up feeling great!

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Does anyone treat cataplexy?

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Can you have only one episode of cataplexy and then never have it again?

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