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Are There Organizations Trying To Help Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder. The principal symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) including sudden, brief (about 15 minutes) sleep attacks, cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone),
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Narcolepsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Daytime sleep disorder; CataplexyTreatmentThere is no known cure for narcolepsy. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms.Lifestyle adjustments... Read more »
Narcolepsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Daytime sleep disorder; CataplexySymptomsThe most common symptoms of narcolepsy are:Periods of extreme drowsiness every 3 to 4 hours during the day.... Read more »
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Narcolepsy
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent narcolepsy. For people who have the condition, avoiding conditions that bring on narcolepsy episodes may help... Read more »
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