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Confirmed narcoleptic w/o catapl.recently loosing balance randomly but have not fallen why is it important if u have fallen? (no musc paralysis 4me)
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Needs evaluation: Does not sound like cataplexy and may be due to alternative co-morbidity which needs assessment. Could be medication rxtn. See your doctor.
Answered 3/7/2014
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