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Tests & Diagnostics for Narcolepsy
by
Disease Fighter
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm
Here is a list of some of the common tests and diagnostics for Narcolepsy:
Multiple sleep latency test
Polysomnogram
Sleep
Sleep Apnea
Of course, these are just some of the common tests and diagnostics for Narcolepsy.
You can connect with experts and other people who have Narcolepsyin the Wellsphere communities.
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Genetics Home Reference: Narcolepsy
by
nih.gov
Posted
Mon 13 Dec 2010 4:51pm
of narcolepsy and may include treatment providers.
Gene Test: Narcolepsy Risk Factor
Mayo Clinic: Diagnosis
Mayo Clinic: Treatment
Narcolepsy Network: Treatment
You might...
Glossary definitions
Reviewed December 2010
What is narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that disrupts the normal sleep-wake cycle. Although
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WHO statement on narcolepsy and Pandemrix vaccine
by
Meryl Nass
Posted
Fri 25 Feb 2011 5:30pm
in persons who have the (HLA) DQB1*0602 genotype. Of the cases of narcolepsy tested so far in Finland (n=22), diagnosed during 2009-2010, all have that genotype. The National Institute...
WHO Statement on Narcolepsy and Vaccination
8 February 2011
Since August 2010, following widespread use of vaccines against influenza (H1N1) 2009, cases
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Swine Flu Vaccine, Genetics and Narcolepsy in Finland
by
Kim S.
Posted
Tue 01 Feb 2011 12:00am
patients tested, all had a gene commonly associated with narcolepsy, a disorder that causes people to suddenly fall asleep but is rarely fatal.
About 30 percent of people...
From The Boston Herald via AP . Narcolepsy is a serious, life changing condition see HERE.
GENEVA — Genetic factors may have contributed to a spike
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Drugs for Narcolepsy
by
Med RX
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm
1 Comment
Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat Narcolepsy:
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate
Methylphenidate
Modafinil
Provigil
Xyrem
These are just some of the drugs and medications that are often used to treat Narcolepsy.If you're interested in finding more information, tips, news and videos about Narcolepsy, go
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Treatments for Narcolepsy
by
Medical Team
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm
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Here is a list of treatments and procedures that are commonly used to treat Narcolepsy:
Avoid driving
Avoid operating machinery
Avoid scuba diving
Avoid swimming... of the treatments and procedures that are used to treat Narcolepsy.
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Living with narcolepsy
by
Terrence F.
Posted
Tue 12 Aug 2008 4:21pm
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The onset of narcolepsy for most folks is in the teen age years. Mine started when I was six years old. i would fall asleep while walking down the street with my two... held my attention, in which case I could often stay awake.
My narcolepsy was diagnosed at age 25. Lucky for me, I had a doctor who actually had treated someone for narcolepsy
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Voices of Narcolepsy: An Aberration Link
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Penelope P.
Posted
Wed 26 Aug 2009 10:16pm
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The protagonist of my novel, Aberrations, has narcolepsy. I chose to write about the condition because it's not only fascinating and poorly understood, it's also a great... take a look at this great NY Times link that has just come to my attention. Six men and women talk (literally) about the role narcolepsy plays in their lives.
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All you need to know about Narcolepsy
by
Snoozester ..
Posted
Mon 15 Nov 2010 1:06pm
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that causes those affected to experience uncontrollable sleep during the day. It affects men and women equally; experts estimate that people with family history of Narcolepsy are 10 times more likely to suffer from it as well. In most cases, the first symptoms occur in early adolescence, but some
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