Current & New Narcolepsy Medications

Presented by Dr. Luis Ortiz.

[@robertrosenfeld7458]

Going in for a sleep appt in two weeks, this was very informative

[@barbarajohnsonmorrisfernal5187]

The question I aked above, this hS happened about 10 times in the last 6 months .

[@barbarajohnsonmorrisfernal5187]

I can pull into a drive threw order a hamburger drive around to park, and all of a sudden before I even turn off my car I'm out, I wake up and it's dark now , I have run out of gas because the car has been running for hours while I slept, is this a sighn of narcolepsy? This has become very scary for methank you Barbara

[@WakeUpNarcolepsy]

Hi Barbara, thank you for reaching out. Since we are not medical professionals, we like to direct people to the resources on our website, which have all been reviewed by our medical advisory board. This page will give you more information on the basics of Narcolepsy and the symptoms you can look for: www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org/about/what-is-narcolepsy/ This page is all about the diagnosis process: www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org/about/diagnosis/ We hope this helps!

[@user-hq3hc7ou5v]

ME TOO!!! Fortunately I feel it coming on & can pull over before falling out behind the wheel but not always in time to turn the car off. I frequently wake up out of gas &/or with dead battery from falling asleep with lights on. I have narcolepsy but it could also be another sleep disorder, fatigue from another underlying health issue eg sleep apnea, hypothyroid, Anemia, BII (if applicable) or even severe food allergies/bad diet (too many burgers from the drive-thru...just sayin). I hope you have seen a doctor & sorted it out.

[@barbarastangel8425]

I feel so much better after starting xyrem, but now a couple of months ago my parasomnia activities went into hyper drive and I never know where I will wake up, Kansas City Mo

[@WakeUpNarcolepsy]

We're sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing your story. Know that we are always here if you need support or resources. Please reach out to [e-mail] to learn more!