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Anyone Know What The Social Security Disability People Think About Narcolepsy.

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Coos Bay, OR
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

The judge that I had actually had "The Inspire implant she has cured her narcolepsy." HOW can she have used that!! And that's just one of the multiple incorrect things listed. It's not even possible… read more

August 20

Could Someone Suggest A Provider In The Northern NJ Area Who Treats Narcolepsy?

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Ramsey, NJ

I suffered a TBI in 2013 and seemed to have memory issues, and mild cognitive impairment since. I had been a Microbiologist for 25+ years in a hospital. Most will say I don’t appear to be disabled and quite intelligent. But I can’t even do math now and I have multiple “to do lists” I write, re-write daily, I forget medications and sometimes to eat. I seem to struggle with sense of time. I can be on my phone texting for hours and wonder why my hands hurt, I think I’ve been on the phone a much… read more

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I’m going through the same situation with providers and a Comoros diagnosis with being beyond the scope of the spectrum as the “worst case seen in narcolepsy with all cataplexy.” In Indianapolis area… read more

July 10

Narcolepsy. And Ptsd. Does Anybody Have This Combination?

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San Antonio, TX
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Yes I have both…..

July 26

Does Anyone Ever Spontaneously Come Out Of This Ever? I’m Just Looking For Any Hope Whatsoever.

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Kcmo
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Yes, there are cases that have totally recovered. Very uncommon but it does happen.

June 30

I Get Extremely Tired With Narcolepsy After Hard-core Swimming Class As Soon As I Eat Anything After Workout

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Connecticut, CT
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I run, and with longer runs, I bring glucose tablets or maple syrup. I put a Gatorade like mixture in the water in my camelbak. (Dextrose plus a little salt) . Helps level it out.

June 30

Which Meds, Prescription Or Non, Have Worked The Best To Help Lessen The Sleepiness During The Day For You? Same Question, But Cateplexy?

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Boise, ID

GeorgeW.

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I took Xywav for over 2 years, very helpful with sleep. I had trouble maintaining my weight. I’m 5’ 7” and lost over 30 lbs with xywav. Down to 110lbs. My provider discontinued prescribing it. Now I… read more

August 6

Has Anyone Tried The Sodium Oxybate For Narcolepsy?

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Boston, MA

I struggle heavily with sleeping anxiety at night and my doctor is trying to get me it. Wondering if anyone can speak to their experience so I can gage an idea! Thanks!

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I've been on lumryz about a month. Totally knocks me out and I get refreshing sleep. It's extended release oxybate so you only take one dose at night

Unfortunately my EDS and sleep attacks are too… read more

June 26

Doc Prescribed Wakix. Anyone Out There Taking It? Has It Helped At All? Have You Had Any Bad Side Effects? Thanks For Any Feedback.

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A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I take it, it helps some. It is hard to tell about just the Wakix because I also take my Adderall at the same time.

March 13

My Doc Just Prescribed Wakix For Me. Is Anyone Else Taking It? Just Would Like Some Feedback On How You Feel About This Drug?

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A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I've been taking it for 19 months. It does something but not enough by itself. I also take Methylphenidate to stay awake during the day.

February 7

I’m Already Laughing Asking This… Does Anyone Experience “Exploding Head Syndrome”? Its 100% Legit Medical Term.

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Texas (for now

Its like a shotgun blast, or door slam right about the time “I check out”
It used to scare me, but now not much even makes me flinch (except spiders).. I can still out scream a girl when meeting an unexpected spider. 😔

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Now that I'm thinking about it, I would say the sound I hear would be a very loud "slam".
Interesting question 🤔...?...

January 3
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