When you add up the hours of total sleep time, people with narcolepsy don’t necessarily sleep any more than people who don’t have narcolepsy. Narcolepsy may run in some families, but most cases are not genetic. The average delay in diagnosis is 8 to 10 years. Pediatric onset is common, as is a delay in diagnosing the disorder. However, it is thought that about 50% of patients with narcolepsy may be undiagnosed and therefore the prevalence may be underestimated. About one in 2,000 people have some form of narcolepsy. Many people with narcolepsy do not know they have the sleep disorder. Operating a vehicle with untreated narcolepsy can be dangerous – make sure to check your state driving laws. Learning to manage narcolepsy symptoms is important as it can interfere with daily activities including eating, walking, and/or driving. Narcolepsy can impact nearly every aspect of your life.
Individuals with narcolepsy feel overwhelmingly tired, and in some cases, can have sudden episodes of muscle weakness (cataplexy). Narcolepsy is a lifelong neurologic disorder that is characterized by the inability to control normal sleep wake cycles. Morse, DO and Andrea Matsumura, MD What is narcolepsy?
Resources for Health Care ProfessionalsĪugust 2020 | Reviewed by : Anne M.
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