Apr 22, 2015
An elaborate study about Narcolepsy. Very informative. I’ve added some newly gained knowledge from the article. Credits to NY Times.
higher risk of obesity
memory, thinking and attention may be affected
2/3 of PWN’s have cataplexy
early common misdiagnosis are ADHD or depression
cause of N can be genetic
microsleep episodes actually happen
PWN’s are possibly autoimmune due to HLA’s (antigens) overproduction
Epworth Sleepiness Scale, a simple test to determine EDS potential
daytime sleepiness meds and cataplexy meds with its side effects
new Effexor, proved most effective tricyclic anti-depressant
#Narcolepsy research#in-depth study#symptoms#diagnosis#treatment#medications#cataplexy#atonia#hypnagogic hallucinations#microsleep episodes#excessive daytime sleepiness#hypocretin#orexin#REM sleep#rapid eye movement#Epworth Sleepiness Scale#MSLT#multiple sleep latency test#Polysomnography#Modafinil#Sodium Oxybate#Effexor#antidepressant#Narcolepsy Network#Stanford Center for Narcolepsy#understanding Narcolepsy#autoimmunity#awareness