Active 2 days agoParenting with narcolepsy type 1Hello, I am Jazmane, I am 30 years old, and I am a single mother of 2 handsome boys. Can you imagine the energy of a 7- and 2-year-old everyday...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCataplexyDiagnosisDaytime sleepiness
FeaturedHow often would you have a "good" day before treatment?I haven't got treatment yet, but it just occured to me that I haven't had a day where I woke up in the morning feeling half decent, and then felt...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisDaytime sleepiness
Narcolepsy mislabeled Some people are misdiagnosed with other health conditions before they finally learn those symptoms are actually due to narcolepsy. With the correct diagnosis and treatment, they find their other diagnoses...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedDiagnosis delaysWere you misdiagnosed as another health condition first? How long did it take you to get diagnosed with narcolepsy?...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedHave you ever been diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia?Have you been diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)? Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a chronic sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness. You can find more information about this condition on...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDaytime sleepinessDiagnosis
troble with getting diagnosisThe following youtube video is my experience with seeking a diagnosis for the symptoms I have For over 12 years I was back and forth to doctors begging for help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Doctors disagree on diagnosis, medication anxietyLast year I had a sleep study and sleep latency test done to investigate my excessive daytime sleepiness. The sleep study was normal, and the sleep latency test showed normal...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingDaytime sleepinessDiagnosis