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Narcolepsy The classic symptoms of the disorder, often referred to as the tetrad of narcolepsy, are cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic hallucinations, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Other symptoms may include automatic behaviors and night-time wakefulness. These symptoms may not occur in all patients.
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Narcolepsy In a typical sleep cycle, we initially enter the early stages of sleep followed by deeper sleep stages and ultimately (after about 90 minutes) rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. For people suffering from narcolepsy, REM sleep occurs almost immediately in the sleep cycle, as well as periodically during the waking hours.It is in REM sleep that we can experience dreams and muscle paralysis -- which explains some of the symptoms of narcolepsy.lthough there is no cure for narcolepsy, the most disabling symptoms of the disorder (EDS and symptoms of abnormal REM sleep, such as cataplexy) can be controlled in most people with drug treatment.
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Sleep Disorders: Treatments for Narcolepsy There are a number of medications used to treat the symptoms of narcolepsy. Drugs that act as stimulants and/or reduce the other symptoms of narcolepsy are standard treatments for the condition. They include: 1  Ritalin: Ritalin helps to reduce excessive daytime sleepiness and improves alertness. 2  Side effects include headache, irritability, nervousness, and gastrointestinal problems.
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Narcolepsy Those with narcolepsy generally experience the REM stage of sleep within 5 minutes of falling asleep, while people who don't have narcolepsy (unless they are significantly sleep deprived) do not experience REM until after a period of slow-wave sleep, which lasts for about the first hour or so of a sleep cycle.
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Symptoms Persistent daytime sleepiness occurs in all people with narcolepsy. Narcolepsy can also cause cataplexy, brief episodes of muscle weakness triggered by strong emotions. In addition, narcolepsy can cause fragmented sleep with vivid dreams, and hallucinations and brief paralysis when dozing off or waking up. These symptoms typically begin between ages 10 and 20.
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narcolepsy Although there is no cure for narcolepsy, the most disabling symptoms of the disorder (EDS and symptoms of abnormal REM sleep, such as cataplexy) can be controlled in most people with drug treatment. Sleepiness is treated with amphetamine-like stimulants, while the symptoms of abnormal REM sleep are treated with antidepressant drugs.
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Narcolepsy: Definition, Symptoms, & Treatment When cataplexy is a symptom of narcolepsy the loss of hypocretin cannot be reversed and is considered to be life-long, however, with certain drug treatments and lifestyle adjustments cataplexy and EDS symptoms can be controlled.
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Narcan If you are being treated for narcotic drug addiction, naloxone may cause withdrawal symptoms such as: 1  nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain; 2  fever, sweating, body aches, weakness, runny nose; 3  feeling nervous, restless, or irritable;4  goosebumps, shivering; or. 5  pounding heartbeats.f you are being treated for narcotic drug addiction, naloxone may cause withdrawal symptoms such as: 1  nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain; 2  fever, sweating, body aches, weakness, runny nose; 3  feeling nervous, restless, or irritable;
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- 1 Narcolepsy is caused by the loss of the two brain chemicals called hypocretins. 2  Researchers have identified a gene that is linked to narcolepsy.  The main symptoms of narcolepsy are excessive daytime sleepiness and abnormal rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
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Overview Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. People with narcolepsy often find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of time, regardless of the circumstances. Narcolepsy can cause serious disruptions in your daily routine. Sometimes, narcolepsy can be accompanied by a sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy) that leads to weakness and loss of muscle control. Cataplexy is often triggered by a strong emotion, most commonly laughter. Narcolepsy is a chronic condition for which there's no cure. However, medications and lifestyle changes can help you manage the symptoms. Support from others — family, friends, employer, teachers — can help you cope with narcolepsy.
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Narcolepsy Another common feature of narcolepsy is cataplexy, which is a sudden loss of muscle tone in response to strong emotion (such as laughing, surprise, or anger). These episodes of muscle weakness can cause an affected person to slump over or fall, which occasionally leads to injury.
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Symptoms Symptoms. Not everyone with narcolepsy experiences t he same symptoms. Some experience them regularly, while others are less frequently affected. Symptoms may develop slowly over a number of years, or suddenly over the course of a few weeks. Narcolepsy is usually a long-term (chronic) condition, although some of the symptoms may improve as you get older.
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Nitrogen narcosis The symptoms of narcosis may be caused by other factors during a dive: ear problems causing disorientation or nausea; early signs of oxygen toxicity causing visual disturbances; or hypothermia causing rapid breathing and shivering. Nevertheless, the presence of any of these symptoms should imply narcosis.
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Causes of Narcolepsy Causes: Narcolepsy: Unknown. The normal stages of sleep include a phase of rapid eye movement (REM). It is during the REM phase of sleep when we dream and during this time that our muscles become completely relaxed.
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Sleep-Wake Disorders 125,000 Americans are estimated to have narcolepsy. It strikes males and females and all races. Symptoms most commonly appear in a person's teens and early twenties. The disease can vary in severity. Some persons with it have mild sleepiness or rare cataplexy (less than one episode per week). Other persons may have moderate sleepiness or infrequent cataplexy (less than one episode a day).
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Overview Some people with narcolepsy experience only one or two episodes of cataplexy a year, while others have numerous episodes daily. Not everyone with narcolepsy experiences cataplexy. Sleep paralysis. People with narcolepsy often experience a temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon waking.
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What is narcolepsy? Narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness and, in some cases, sleep attacks.. These attacks cause people with narcolepsy to fall asleep at very unusual and sometimes dangerous times (while in the middle of a conversation or driving a car)..arcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness and, in some cases, sleep attacks.. These attacks cause people with narcolepsy to fall asleep at very unusual and sometimes dangerous times (while in the middle of a conversation or driving a car)..
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Symptoms Narcolepsy is usually a long-term (chronic) condition, although some of the symptoms may improve as you get older. You should make an appointment to see your GP if you think you may have narcolepsy so they can determine what's causing your symptoms. If necessary, you'll be referred to a sleep disorder specialist, who can confirm the diagnosis. Read more about diagnosing narcolepsy.
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How is Narcolepsy diagnosed? How is Narcolepsy diagnosed? It can take as long as 10 to 15 years after the first symptoms appear before Narcolepsy is recognized and diagnosed. Many doctors are unfamiliar with Narcolepsy, even though it affects 1 in 2,000 people. Narcolepsy symptoms are like symptoms of other illnesses, such as infections, depression and other sleep disorders. It can sometimes be mistaken for a learning problem, seizure and even laziness, especially in school-aged children and teens. When Narcolepsy symptoms are mild, the disorder is even harder to diagnose.
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Morphine Withdrawal Symptoms and Signs, and Detoxification During morphine withdrawal, the onset of severe anxiety and restlessness is common. Physical withdrawal symptoms can also occur, including sweating, chills, tremors, goose bumps, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle pain, bone pain, a runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. Insomnia can be another symptom of morphine withdrawal.
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Narcolepsy: Definition, Symptoms, & Treatment In patients with narcolepsy it has been found that they have significantly reduced levels of the neurotransmitter hypocretin, which promotes wakefulness. In patients with narcolepsy it has been found that sufferers usually have 90%-95% less hypocretin producing neurons than patients without the disorder.
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Overview In narcolepsy, however, you may suddenly enter into REM sleep without first experiencing NREM sleep, both at night and during the day. Some of the characteristics of REM sleep, such as cataplexy, sleep paralysis and hallucinations, occur during wakefulness or drowsiness in people with narcolepsy. 1  Symptoms. 2  Complications.
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- Narcolepsy is a brain disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness. There is sometimes a genetic component, but most patients have no family history of the problem. Though dramatic and uncontrolled sleep attacks have been the best-known feature of narcolepsy, in reality many patients do not have sleep attacks.
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Narcolepsy Symptoms and Treatment of Narcolepsy. The sudden sleep attacks and loss of muscle control caused by narcolepsy can be frightening, embarrassing, and cause serious disruption in your life. It can endanger your physical safety, impact your relationships, create memory and concentration problems, and take a toll on your self-esteem and mental health.
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Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. People with narcolepsy experience excessive daytime sleepiness and intermittent, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the daytime. These sudden sleep attacks may occur during any type of activity at any time of the day. In a typical sleep cycle, we initially enter the early stages of sleep followed by deeper sleep stages and ultimately (after about 90 minutes) rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. For people suffering from narcolepsy, REM sleep occurs almost immediately in the sleep cycle, as well as periodically during the waking hours. It is in REM sleep that we can experience dreams and muscle paralysis -- which explains some of the symptoms of narcolepsy.
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- Sleep Paralysis and Narcolepsy. Sleep paralysis can occur on its own. However, it’s also a common symptom of narcolepsy. Signs of narcolepsy include falling asleep suddenly, problems remaining alert throughout the day, sudden muscle weakness, and vivid hallucinations.