Narcolepsy

A neurological sleep disorder causing excessive daytime sleepiness and sometimes sudden muscle weakness.

What it is

Narcolepsy type 1 is linked to low hypocretin and is thought to be autoimmune. It needs specialist management.

Signs people often notice

•Excessive daytime sleepiness
•Sudden sleep attacks
•Cataplexy
•Disturbed night sleep

Who it affects

Often starts in teens or young adults.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Could this be narcolepsy?
?What tests confirm it?
?What management helps?

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