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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 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

What Questions Should I Be Asking My Doctor/specialist?
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And read about the test retest reliability of the test. It surprised me.

Has Anyone Been Diagnosed With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In Addition To Narcolepsy?
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Yes, I have fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, sleep apnea and use oxygen too! Plus Narcolepsy and a lot of other things wrong with me!

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

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

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.

Should I Get A CPAP To Help Me Sleep On My Back?
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I have mild sleep apnea in additional to type 2 narcolepsy, so my sleep doc suggested positional therapy to help me sleep on my sides. However I also have chronic pain in my shoulders and neck and hips which makes it painful to sleep on my sides. Sometimes it's so bad (like last week) that the pain makes me nauseous. I was in bed all day and kept throwing up. It would greatly help my pain problems if I could sleep on my back, but I can't because of the sleep apnea. I know many CPAP users don't… read more

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If I didn't have my cpap I would probably be dead by now. I can't sleep on my side or back any longer without additional support to relieve the stress it places on my spine, shoulders, neck, and hips… read more

Hello. Anybody Have A Link To A Daily/weekly Log Sheet That Is Printable And Specific To Episodes Of Narcolepsy, Cataplexy, Sleep Paralysis?
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I Am Diagonosed With Severe Sleep Apnea
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Hi Folks,

I am diagonosed with severe sleep apnea, and I am struggling to continue to wityh my CPAP Therapy. Tried different masks but still feel claustrophobic and uncomfortable. Is there anyothe therapy,meds etc I can explore?

Cheers,

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That`s a high dosage I would say