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Narcolepsy And Sleep Apnea

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tonawanda, NY

How many of you have had a sleep study after being diagnosed with narcolepsy? Narcolepsy and Sleep Apnea are very closely related and if you haven't had a sleep study to check for sleep apnea I definitely suggest it. Having my sleep apnea machine has greatly reduced my narcolepsy episodes. Maybe it can work for you? Hugs

September 7, 2022
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A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I have hàd sleep studies, but I was told afterwards that I didn't need the machine reason being I don't stop breathing when I'm asleep.

September 28, 2022
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I just found out in August that I have sleep apnea along with my tyoe 1 narcolepsy. The machine i guess has reduced the severity of the cataplexy spells and I don't get them as bad but I can still say I get them daily just not as noticeable for others

October 3, 2023
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I had an at home sleep study and then the overnight sleep study with polysomnogram and MSLT and sleep apnea was ruled out completely for me on both tests. My doc won't treat for narcolepsy if you have apnea until you've used the CPAP and still meet the requirements for narcolepsy on the polysomnogram and MSLT with the CPAP.

January 6, 2023
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

@A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member you're welcome, I do hope that you have good luck 😀

November 17, 2022
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Thank you for sharing this. I recently did the home test for sleep apnea. The dr said i have it. Im scheduled to get a machine but I have to pay $390 up front and I've been hesitant because I'm not sure it will help. Your story had me rethinking.

September 16, 2022

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