Narcolepsy - All About Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disabling sleep disorder. This page describes methods of diagnosing and treating this disorder, plus articles on cataplexy and research being done on the narcolepsy gene.
Narcolepsy - the Basics
Narcolepsy is a disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and periods of muscle weakness called cataplexy.
Narcolepsy is a disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and periods of muscle weakness called cataplexy.
Men and Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is more common in men, according to a recent study done by the Mayo clinic. The study was aimed at determining gender and age specifications of the disorder. Results revealed a higher incidence among men and often began in the late twenties.
Narcolepsy is more common in men, according to a recent study done by the Mayo clinic. The study was aimed at determining gender and age specifications of the disorder. Results revealed a higher incidence among men and often began in the late twenties.
Invisible Chronic Illness
PRESS RELEASE - It's difficult to live with any chronic disease or disability, but when others cannot see that disability and doubt the veracity of what you say about your disability then the difficulty is compounded.
PRESS RELEASE - It's difficult to live with any chronic disease or disability, but when others cannot see that disability and doubt the veracity of what you say about your disability then the difficulty is compounded.
Sleep Disorders: How and Where To Find Help On The Internet
This is a personal story about coping. Faith Addiss, a registered nurse, had to learn how to cope with sleep disorders and where to find the iformation and help she needed, when her fifteen-year-old daughter was diagnosed with narcolepsy.
This is a personal story about coping. Faith Addiss, a registered nurse, had to learn how to cope with sleep disorders and where to find the iformation and help she needed, when her fifteen-year-old daughter was diagnosed with narcolepsy.
Sleep, Dreams and the Animal Kingdom
Anybody who owns a pet knows that animals dream. Paws quiver, tails twitch, voices mutter. Animals also suffer from sleep disorder - narcolepsy and sleep apnea. And four black-and-white rats at MIT are helping researchers find the connection.
Anybody who owns a pet knows that animals dream. Paws quiver, tails twitch, voices mutter. Animals also suffer from sleep disorder - narcolepsy and sleep apnea. And four black-and-white rats at MIT are helping researchers find the connection.
Invisible Disabilities
A wheelchair or crutches, a white cane, a Seeing Eye dog or hearing aid -- these signs tell us a person may be disabled. But what of the invisible disabilities, the mental or psychological illnesses that make daily living a bit more difficult?
A wheelchair or crutches, a white cane, a Seeing Eye dog or hearing aid -- these signs tell us a person may be disabled. But what of the invisible disabilities, the mental or psychological illnesses that make daily living a bit more difficult?
Narcolepsy
A frequent and uncontrollable need for daytime sleep with periodic episodes of full or partial paralysis
A frequent and uncontrollable need for daytime sleep with periodic episodes of full or partial paralysis
Narcolepsy Information Page
Narcolepsy is a disabling neurological disorder of sleep regulation that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. It may be described as an intrusion of the dreaming state of sleep (called REM or rapid eye movement sleep) into the waking state.
Narcolepsy is a disabling neurological disorder of sleep regulation that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. It may be described as an intrusion of the dreaming state of sleep (called REM or rapid eye movement sleep) into the waking state.