Parenting 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...reactions4repliesCataplexyDiagnosisDaytime 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...reactions7repliesSymptomsDiagnosisDaytime 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...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions6repliesDaytime 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...reactions1replyDiagnosis
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...reactions5repliesCopingDaytime sleepinessDiagnosis
was diagnosed and managed for 2 years thenI moved. I just got a new sleep disorder specialist. She stated that I do not have the marker (gene) there, for it is highly unlikely I have Narcolepsy. Two...reactions8repliesDiagnosisSymptomsSleep Study
Does your daily schedule affect narcolepsy symptoms?I have an initial consult booked with a sleep specialist in a couple months because I think I could have narcolepsy type 2...Two months is a lot of time to...reactions8repliesDiagnosisDaytime sleepinessSymptoms
Narcolepsy and PTSDHas anybody dealt with or know somebody who has Narcolepsy and PTSD? Im 21 as of now, i was diagnosed with narcolepsy at 16, and was just diagnosed with chronic...reactions5repliesMental HealthDiagnosis
Diagnosis of HypersomniaHi all, (I wanted to post this as a different discussion, but this is really a follow-up/update on my initial question found here: https://narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net/forums/does-your-daily-schedule-affect-narcolepsy-symptoms#reply-164293.) My sleep study has been completed...reactions1replyDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedCoping