Narcolepsy Changes Across the LifespanDifferent life stages can have an effect on medical conditions. This includes narcolepsy. Life changes can mean new symptoms, changes to medicines, and different ways of managing your illness. Here...
Ways to Support Your Child With NarcolepsyNarcolepsy is a chronic sleep-wake disorder that can affect children. It causes excessive daytime sleepiness and episodes where they suddenly fall asleep (sleep attacks). This can put a child at...
Narcolepsy’s Effects on ChildrenNarcolepsy is often associated with adults. But narcolepsy can also affect children, although it is quite rare. Narcolepsy often impacts children differently than it impacts adults. This can cause unique...
Narcolepsy in Kids: Are They Born With It?Narcolepsy often begins in childhood or adolescence. But it can look a lot different in kids than in adults. This can make it hard for doctors to diagnose children with...
How Nutrition and Exercise Can Help Manage Narcolepsy Symptoms in KidsNarcolepsy can make daily life challenging for kids. It can cause symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness), sleep paralysis (being unable to move while waking up...
My Childhood of MisdiagnosesSince being diagnosed, I have been looking back more and more on my childhood and how I would act. I personally think I have had narcolepsy since I was 2...
Mum's the WordToday I would like to introduce my mother, Dorothy, as we commemorate 21 years since I was diagnosed. In this interview, I asked her to share her experiences of parenting...
Pediatric Narcolepsy Treatment: What Parents Should KnowNarcolepsy is a chronic condition that can make life challenging for kids. But several treatments can help. Sleep specialists who diagnose and treat pediatric narcolepsy can help you find the...
Narcolepsy Runs in the FamilyI’m pretty sure we all have those strange family stories that get passed down from generation to generation, but I often entertained people with the stories of my grandfather. My...
Explaining Narcolepsy to Siblings: A Guide for ParentsNarcolepsy can be tricky for adults to understand. It can be even harder for kids. If your child has narcolepsy, their siblings might have lots of questions. They might also...
Creating a Sleep-Friendly Routine for Children With NarcolepsyNarcolepsy can make it hard for kids to get good sleep. It affects how the brain controls sleep-wake cycles. This can lead to daytime sleepiness, sudden sleep attacks, and other...
Narcolepsy in Children and Teens Versus AdultsNarcolepsy is a neurological condition that affects the sleep-wake cycle. A hallmark symptom can be excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Narcolepsy affects both adults and children, but it may look different...
