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Health Encyclopedia: Narcolepsy Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Although narcolepsy is a physical disorder, doctors are still very likely to misdiagnose patients as having psychologic problems. It often takes a year or longer for a patient with narcolepsy to receive a correct diagnosis. To determine specific sleep disorders, the doctor will take a medical and family history and should be told of any medications being taken. The symptoms of narcolepsy are sometimes undeniable if the patient reports all of the major symptoms:

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Narcolepsy: Introduction

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Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms

...disappear briefly during movement and do not occur during sleep.Tremors can also eventually occur in the head, lips, tongue, and feet. Symptoms can occur on one or both sides of the body. In one... Read more »

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Medications

Phrenilin w/Caffeine-Codeine Oral Uses and How to Use

...This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Codeine is a narcotic pain... Read more »

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