Question 1

I don't have sudden sleep attacks,or excessive daytime drowsiness,  i do have sleep paralysis occasionaly,  is it still likely to be narcolepsy ?

Accepted Answer

you will need formal sleep studies and testing for obstructive sleep apnea.

Question 2

Ever since i can remember i have experienced excessive daytime sleepiness...could i have some form of narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

Could be narcolepsy, but also need to rule out sleep apnea.

Question 3

My husband has major depression. when we argue, he gets excessive sleepiness, similar to narcolepsy. he also can't remember anything. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Communication is very important in relationships. Important to remember: 1) Provide information in a way that fits your partners learning style; 2) Pick a time when your partner is more alert and free of distractions; 3) As hard as it is its better to take a time out and come back later when both partners can participate effectively; 4) Let the outcome you want guide you rather than hurt feelings

Question 4

Can you tell me natural remedies for excessive daytime sleepiness or narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

There are no proven natural remedies for what you state above. Rather, with limited information above you may have poor sleep hygiene (sleeping early and getting 8 hours total) or even sleep apnea, where you unintentionally stop breathing periodically during your sleep, resulting in poor sleep quality. The danger in excessive daytime sleepiness is car accidents, so please see your physician ASAP.

Question 5

Is narcolepsy a disability?

Accepted Answer

Usually we can control daytime sleepiness and cataplexy with meds. Most narcoleptics don't need disability.

Question 6

Are there different types of narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

There are genetic forms, and also reported, are post-traumatic forms.  Some pts just possess the sleep attacks, others have additional cataplexy, and may or may not have sleep paralysis, and vivid dreams.  Sleep disorders are, however, complex, and often a sleep study reveals the full answers.

Question 7

Symptoms of narcolepsy include what things?

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy is a chronic medical condition caused by the loss of a chemical in the brain (orexin/hypocretin). The symptoms include excessive daytime sleepiness, vivid dreams, sleep paralysis, and sometimes the brief loss of muscle tone (cataplexy). A sleep study can make the diagnosis. See your doctor if concerned as there are treatments. www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org is a good source of information.

Question 8

What kind of medication is it there for narcolepsy.?

Accepted Answer

The most common drug used is amphetamine. But other drugs like provigil, nuvigil, strattera, (atomoxetine) Ritalin etc. Can be used. Drugs should be administered carefully and slowly with due regard to cardiovascular status, especially in middle-aged individuals.

Question 9

Permanent cure for narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy is controllable with many current medications, but a permanent cure remains in the future.  Sleep medicine focus is a recent development in medicine, and with more understanding, you will see break-throughs.  So, currently, we have provigil, nuvigil, xyrem, even various amphetamines, and a few other agents, to at least prevent sleep attacks.

Question 10

Can jet lag be as severe as narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

For some people, perhaps the severity can be the same, at least for a short time.  A difference between these could be that jet lag recovers, while narcolepsy persists.

You may find some questions to your sleep medicine questions answered here:

http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/narcolepsy/glossary

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Ever since i can remember i have experienced excessive daytime sleepiness...could i have some form of narcolepsy?

My husband has major depression. when we argue, he gets excessive sleepiness, similar to narcolepsy. he also can't remember anything. what can i do?

Can you tell me natural remedies for excessive daytime sleepiness or narcolepsy?

Is narcolepsy a disability?

Are there different types of narcolepsy?

Symptoms of narcolepsy include what things?

What kind of medication is it there for narcolepsy.?

Permanent cure for narcolepsy?

Can jet lag be as severe as narcolepsy?

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