Comorbidity With NarcolepsyMany people live with more than one health condition; these are called comorbidities. Do you have a health condition other than narcolepsy? - How does this comorbidity impact your narcolepsy...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Have you felt stigma because of your narcolepsy? Sometimes narcolepsy can have stigma that comes with it; some might confuse it with laziness or lack of time management for sleep. What stigma's have you experienced because of your...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesStigmaAwareness
Experience With Alcohol.It's kind of a strange question, but I've been curious ever since I was diagnosed about the effect that alcohol and the amount consumed have on people with Narcolepsy, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
Narcolepsy & a Cardiovascular Co-morbiditiesI have recently discovered that Narcolepsy, more specifically the typical lifestyle adopted by those with narcolepsy, indirectly increases the risks of heart issues. The primary lifestyle or behavior that many...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Diagnosed with Narcolepsy with Cataplexy in 1977. I started on Provigil after participating in the drug trial study. Would like contact from members who have been on Provigil or Nuvigil(Armodafinil...Would like to talk with Narcoleptics in their 60's, 70's, and 80's who have taken Provigil or NUVIGIL. WANT TO KNOW HOW THEY ARE DOING. HAVE THEY CONTINUED ON NUVIGIL...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwarenessCoping
Have been easily using the same Dr for five or six years in Florida.…..and suddenly this doctor is no longer accepting patients and is retiring. His name is Dr Garcia or icareviphealth.org and it was absolutely the easiest thing in the world. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessDaytime sleepinessCaregiving
FeaturedExplaining Narcolepsy to OthersHow do you explain narcolepsy to others in your life? Did you share your diagnosis right away or wait?...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
Telling people you have narcolepsyI’m not embarrassed about having narcolepsy and have come to terms with it. But I also don’t want it to hold me back in my career and other areas of...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAwarenessWork & EmploymentTips & Advice
RepeatingI'm in a large circle of people introducing myself and answering a question, everyone has the same response however, mine is opposite. By the time they get to me, I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessCoping