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Is narcolepsy linked together with lead poisoning?
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Not to my knowledge: I've never heard of any link.
Answered 5/24/2013
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No: While lead poisoning can cause neurological symptoms, classic narcolepsy is due to the loss of certain brain cells which control the sleep-wake cycle.
Answered 4/16/2015
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