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Decreased Appetite, Low Grade Fevers, Any Unusual Symptoms?
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Since the hypothalamus gland is affected what type of symptoms have you experienced besides excessive sleepiness?

Not sure if all of my bizarre symptoms are directly related to narcolepsy but some might be.
The symptoms I am trying to figure out are :

Low grade fevers (10-15 per month)
Subclinical hypothyroidism with normal t3 &t4
Extreme chocolate milk craving (about 40oz a day)
No appetite, without weight loss , no thirst either

Very interested in others symptoms, sometimes patients can… read more

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I used to get low appetite when I'm sleepy during the day and hunger attacks at night when I wake up. This in the long run led to undernourishment. Thankfully, my neurologists have prescibed a… read more

What Specialist Will I Need To See To Visit In Order To Figure Out If I Have Narcolepsy.
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I’ve have sleep apnea yet after 21 years of dealing with sleepiness I’m getting frustrated on which sleep disorder is happening. Starting to have a paralysis upon awakining each morning k

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Start with a day & all night sleep study with sleep doctor

(edited) Has Anyone Tried Light Therapy Glasses?
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I'm going to purchase luminette 3 glasses to help with my EDS. (Edit: I removed "blue" from my question since I noticed I may have misnamed them.)

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Here's the wording from the Luminette 3 website
Luminette® emits a safe blue-enriched white light peaked at 468 nm. This wavelength is proven to be the most effective at triggering the body's… read more

Best Days
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I want to know about one of your best days you have had with your narcolepsy. Tell me how you felt, who you were with , everything.

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I hate to answer this question because my BEST DAY is Thursday is my first day off I sleep the whole 24 hours my children are grown I have a dog I do take her out a couple times but I do not get out… read more

Type 2 Narcolepsy
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Hi everyone 👋🏻 Wondering if anyone else here has type 2 narc? (Narcolepsy without cataplexy) I’ve tried researching it but even less is known about type 2 than 1. Just going through the motions..

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I was told I have narcolepsy from a doctor but never had the sleep test to see what kind I have!

Anafranil
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I have been taking adderal for a good 15 years. The highest does and is not helping. I took adderal originally for adhd. But it doesn’t seem to work anymore. Do you have any suggestions?

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Provigil to stay awake during daytime, but doesn't help with concentration and focus.

Teenager With Narcolepsy
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I have a teenager with narcolepsy who is really struggling. He has had averse reactions to medications and has a hopeless attitude. I can see how much he is struggling and suffering. When I try to help him and make suggestions, he gets angry with me and frustrated. He has a lot of supports in place but he is in the worst place right now. How do I support him and support myself at the same time? It is so hard to be a mother and feel this helpless.

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It sounds like he is suffering from depression also. That needs to addressed so he can feel better. Depression makes you tired during the day also complicating narcolepsy.

What Are Some Some Of The Best Coping Mechanisms/tips For Coping With Narcolepsy?
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Don't fight it, go with the flow, and great tips above.

If I Don't Have Narcolepsy, Why Do I Still Fall Asleep Suddenly, Without Warning, Even Getting 7 Or More Hours A Night. Apnea Is Controlled!
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Understanding and Recognizing Type 1 Narcolepsy (Narcolepsy With Cataplexy) Read Article...
What Is 'team Building' For? Do I Need To Do This?
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I don't know - selecting people for my "team" seems playing favorites with people I don't know. That seems weird to me.

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I regret your negative experience Lisa. CBD can be purchased locally (my home in sw La.). My online purchase came from Able Farms. They have a "CBD Sleep Dropper". My current prescription sleep… read more