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Ever since i can remember i have experienced excessive daytime sleepiness...could i have some form of narcolepsy?
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Possibly: Could be narcolepsy, but also need to rule out sleep apnea.
Answered 4/24/2013
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Narcolepsy?: Could be any of the sleep disorders. Best to consult a neurologist for sleep studies.
Answered 8/20/2017
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Sleep Apnea: If you have symptoms such as insomnia snoring hypersomnia excessive daytime sleepiness obesity asian race cognitive deficits mood disorders htn etc increase the chance of sleep apnea.
Answered 8/20/2017
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