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

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Sleep study and PFT: you will need formal sleep studies and testing for obstructive sleep apnea.

Answered 11/27/2014

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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