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What types of employment would a person that suffers from narcolepsy and cataplexy apply for?
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Almost Anything : A patient with narcolepsy can do anything they want. There are a few reasonable restrictions: operating heavy maschines, professional driving, operating an airplane, surveillance jobs...
Answered 9/22/2020
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All kinds: Usually we can control daytime sleepiness and cataplexy with meds. Most narcoleptics don't need disability. I wouldn't suggest truck driving etc. I have a doc with narcolepsy as a patient.
Answered 5/12/2013
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