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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

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

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 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.

Using Ozempic For Weight Loss, Help The Narcolepsy To ,,
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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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Is There Progress Being Made On Narcolepsy And Has There Been Any Breakthrough Recently?
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Why Is It That TX SSI Doesn’t Want To And Rarely Recognizes Narcolepsy And ADHD ???
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Help With Finding Doctor/neurologist ??team In My Area…(Los Angeles Suburbs) For Daughter 19 In Bad Shape? Where Do I Start???
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L.A area
Need Sleep Study
Narcolepsy type 1 ( Dr. refer)
Daily attacks