Narcolepsy

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HSC 028 - Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brains inability to regulate the correct times for sleeping and the correct times to be awake. At various moments throughout the day, people with narcolepsy experience sudden urges to sleep. If the urge becomes overwhelming, they may do so for periods lasting from a few seconds to several minutes. The condition is profoundly disabling, interrupting lifes basic day to day activities, including working, driving, even conversing with others. Narcolepsy affects about 1 in every 2,000 Americans.

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[vivek164madhu]

I nearly fell asleep behind the wheel the other day but i had my anti sleep alarm on and it sounded so i pulled over and had a break. They are not that expensive and i got mine from NO NAP

[narcoleptus]

Very good!

[latino1965ri]

there is a missing protein called hypocretin. This is the real culprit. It may be synthesized one day. they did not mention this.

[barbara4221]

My grandaughter developed narcolepsy after she had the "swine flu" jab. It has taken the doctors over two years to diagnose it even though my daughter constantly said to everyone that she was sure that's what it was. I think that because she said the immunisation caused it they tried to hush it up. My daughter really had to fight to get the right diagnoses

[aceshigh8881]

HELLO....did you're symptoms first begin shortly after you got an immunization or vaccination shot? Please let me know. Thanks.

[TheSammysox]

Good Video, maybe I fell asleep during but what about sleep paralysis and night terrors, Thats what annoys me most with my narcolepsy. If my arms gets muscle fatigue during the day I know Im going to have a night of night terrors and paralysis.

[matheuswoww]

@vivek164madhu So the alarm activates it when you close your eyes ?

[zizwop]

This is a good explanation and example of typical narcoleptics. I have narcolepsy and experience all the things they talk about. Thanks for posting this :)

[kartherton]

Narcolepsy is not to bad to cope with, as you learn in time, but Cataplexy is a lot harder to cope with, in day to day life.

Had both the above for 20 years.

[klayton369]

I have narcolepsy too and am interested in what you are doing to control your symptoms. Any information would be very helpful. Thank you.

[klayton369]

I have narcolepsy too and am interested in what you are doing to control your symptoms. Any information would be very helpful. Thank you.

[klayton369]

I have have narcolepsy two. I would really like to know what you are using and are there any side affects. I would really like to get off the amphet. thanks.