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Which Narcolepsy Symptom Surprised You The Most?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Welcome!
Glad you are here. Your story sounds a like lot my story of narcolepsy.

1 day ago

What Creative Life Hacks, Tips, Or Tricks Do You Have, Big Or Small, That Make Your Everyday Life Easier?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Sheri5 if Tom is like me, he takes xyrem or xywave and you have to wake up in the middle of the night to take a second dose. It’s so worth it, tho. I finally can sleep deep.

September 15, 2022

Does Anyone Here With Diagnosed Narcolepsy Also Have Fibromyalgia? What About Adult ADHD?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mcallen, TX
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I have fibromyalgia and ADD

June 17

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Narcolepsy?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Am sorry for you

August 31

How Does The Cold Affect Your Narcolepsy?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Cold and dark I will never get up. I'm from the tropics. So the heat does not make me sleepy.

April 22

Brain Fog

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Danville, PA

There are many frustrations with Narcolepsy, but not being able to THINK is the most important complication of this condition for me from a quality of life standpoint. Can anyone relate to this and share their experiences (describe your "brain fog" sensation, what makes it better/worse, conversations/responses from doctors) and what medications/doses work best for you (prescribed or the desired dose)? Any lifestyle changes?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Yes Brain Fog! Alot of brain fog! What makes it worse is people around me don't have a clue and all I can say is "I'm sorry, I'm out of it". Or just "I'm out" or "I've got nothing". It seems to be… read more

September 9, 2023

Does Anyone Have To Stop At A Parking Lot To Nap For About 20 Min If They Have A Long Drive Even After Taking Modafinil 200mg?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fairfax, VA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

All the time! Except I take Adderall.

September 25, 2023

Has Anyone Turned To Illigal Drugs To Try To Stay Awake

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I inherited a naturally high tolerance to medication from my mother. Therefore, I do not do illegal substances, unless I have to. The Adderall helps, with daytime sleepiness, when I can wake up enough… read more

July 18, 2023

Does Anyone Else Experience "absent Sleep Attack" , Where You Don't Fall Asleep In The Typical Way But Get Brain Fog Moments?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
St George, UT

Where you dont fall asleep but have no ability to focus, hear, or comprehend. It only lasts minutes but it takes a min or two to shake it off

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Yes

April 1

What Narcolepsy Symptom Do You Have That You Didn't Expect?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

You are def not alone. I gained a lot of weight too,150 lbs. I've been going to the gym consistently for like 10 months now. I have lost 45 lbs. It is tough to lose weight specially as we get older. I… read more

December 16, 2023
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