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Why Must Caffeine Be Avoided With 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),
Narcolepsy is believed...
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Narcolepsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Daytime sleep disorder; CataplexyPreventionThere is no known way to prevent narcolepsy. Treatment may reduce the number of attacks. Avoid situations... Read more »
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: 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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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle treatment of narcolepsy includes taking three or more scheduled sleep-times/naps throughout the day. Patients should also avoid heavy meals... Read more »
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Coffee Caffeinated beverages such as coffee, some teas and soda will trigger Acid Reflux symptoms for most people. They are best avoided all together. Try a run or yoga for your morning jolt instead. Cheesecake The high fat content...
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