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Suffer from narcolepsy, i think. should i get a sleep study?
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Yes you should: The test you need is called a multiple sleep latency test which is performed in a sleep lab. It involves being monitored overnight and then taking a series of naps the next day to assess your level of excessive sleepiness.
Answered 11/24/2016
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