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2. Life with narcolepsy: ‘It’s not a joke, it’s a very serious ...

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   “Then months later, you start to develop narcolepsy because your brain is no longer making orexin.” There is no drug to treat narcolepsy, but medications can tackle some of the worst symptoms.

3. Narcolepsy - Wikipedia

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   Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that impairs the ability to regulate sleep–wake cycles, and specifically impacts REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. [1] The pentad symptoms of narcolepsy include excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), sleep-related hallucinations, sleep paralysis, disturbed nocturnal sleep (DNS), and cataplexy. [1]

4. Sleep disorder - Wikipedia

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   Others include sleep apnea, narcolepsy and hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness at inappropriate times), sleeping sickness (disruption of sleep cycle due to infection), sleepwalking, and night terrors. Sleep disruptions can be caused by various issues, including teeth grinding and night terrors. Management of sleep disturbances that are secondary ...

5. Excessive daytime sleepiness - Wikipedia

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   Narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, sleep apnea, others Excessive daytime sleepiness ( EDS ) is characterized by persistent sleepiness and often a general lack of energy, even during the day after apparently adequate or even prolonged nighttime sleep.

6. Cataplexy - Wikipedia

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   Alarm devices: Alarm devices, such as a bed alarm or a wearable alarm, can be used to alert caregivers or family members if the person with narcolepsy is about to fall asleep unexpectedly. It is important for people with narcolepsy and cataplexy to work with their healthcare team to determine the best protective devices for their specific needs ...

7. Falling when you're elderly is dangerous. Here's how it ... - AOL

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   Falls can be serious — and even deadly — in older adults and the elderly. They’re also common: More than 1 out of 4 older adults falls each year, but less than half of those inform their ...