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I have multiple cataplaxy attacks in the day which make me feel drowsy with bad brain fog afterwards. it's been affecting my days. i suspect narcolepsy but my doctors say anxiety which i know i don't have. they wont do any checks. what to do?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 53 years experience
Couple approaches: You could request a second opinion with a local neurologist. We could schedule a virtual consultation on the paid portion of the HT website. Your diagnoses do need confirmation, and these approaches may help.
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