Understanding Narcolepsy
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Jul 29, 2022
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Narcolepsy is a rare but serious sleeping disorder that can cause you to fall asleep unexpectedly during the daytime. Dr. Angela Long-Prentice describes this unusual condition.
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Symptoms of narcolepsy include:
- Extreme sleepiness
- Sudden loss of muscle control (head nods or body goes limp)
- Hallucinations upon sleeping or waking
- Not being able to talk or move when falling asleep or waking
Although the symptoms can be scary, narcolepsy can be treated with medicine, lifestyle changes and a regular sleep and nap schedule.
Narcolepsy can be a cause of hypersomnia.
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Source: Angela Long-Prentice, MD, Englewood Family Practice
