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Narcolepsy Symptoms You Should Talk to Your Doctor About

Medically reviewed by Luis E. Ortiz, M.D.
Written by Alison Channon
Posted on June 26, 2025


Narcolepsy is a condition that affects people around the clock. Your most noticeable symptom may be extreme sleepiness during the day, known as excessive daytime sleepiness, but many other symptoms can also affect your life and well-being.1

This quiz will ask you about several narcolepsy symptoms that may affect you. Based on your answers to this interactive questionnaire, you’ll receive a custom set of questions to ask your doctor regarding symptoms, medication, lifestyle changes, and other aspects of life with narcolepsy.

Use this guide to practice asking your questions out loud, discuss your options with a loved one, or help ensure you get the answers you need from your doctor at your next visit.

Answer all the questions, then click the black arrows to see your results.

You’ll have the option to receive your custom questions via email. Click the final black arrow next to the “Print” button to send your results to your email.

Get Helpful Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Narcolepsy Symptoms

References
  1. Narcolepsy. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Updated January 10, 2025. Accessed February 5, 2025. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/narcolepsy
  2. Symptoms of narcolepsy. Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Updated April 13, 2022. Accessed February 5, 2025. https://sleep.hms.harvard.edu/education-training/public-education/sleep-and-health-education-program/sleep-health-education-3

Luis E. Ortiz, M.D. is a sleep medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Learn more about him here.
Alison Channon has nearly a decade of experience writing about chronic health conditions, mental health, and women's health. Learn more about her here.
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