Narcolepsy Questions

1. Is narcolepsy considered a disability?

   There is little question that narcolepsy is a disability. The uncontrolled sleep-wake cycle causes a person to fall asleep without warning and that can last for minutes to hours. As to the legal definition of "disability" - that is something that varies from state to state.
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2. What famous people have narcolepsy?

   Historically, narcolepsy may not have been recognized or diagnosed, but Harriet Tubman is said to have had narcolepsy. As it's become more recognized, the contemporary list is a little more extensive. Probably best known, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, actress Nastassja Kinski and Deputy White House Chief...
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3. How does narcolepsy affect the brain?

   The narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder, known for excessive daytime sleepiness.It causes an excessive fatigue, affecting a person lifestyle in his social environment. The damages occasionated to the brain are the typical of a sleeping disorder...
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4. What are the natural cures for narcolepsy?

   The natural cure for narcolepsy is lifestyle changes. Narcolepsy is a broad term used for different conditions such as excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. Excessive daytime sleepiness can be treated naturally by taking naps during the day. Cataplexy is most often treated with drugs and does not have natural cures...
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5. How do they test for narcolepsy?

   Here I will explain how they test for narcolepsy. first lets talk a little bit about narcolepsy,narcolepsy is a sleep disorder were The condition is characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep".Narcoleptics lack the vivid separation between wakefulness and sleep that most of us have...
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6. What is the history of narcolepsy?

   Narcolepsy has been around as long as people have been around. I would imagine that a few years ago people may have been too busy surviving to notice that they sometimes dosed off. Recently medical science has recognized narcolepsy as a disorder and began to treat it.
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7. What are the statistics of narcolepsy?

   Narcolepsy (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/narcolepsy/detail_narcolepsy.htm) is not an uncommon medical disorder. It is found throughout the world, in every racial and ethnic group. However, there is considerable drift on how likely narcolepsy is within a given a group...
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8. Can you have cataplexy without narcolepsy?

   This is a topic that is up for debate. Many people have reported cataplexy without narcolepsy being triggered by certain foods. Some professionals seem to believe that it isn't possible and that the cataplexy would just be an indicator that the suffer has narcolepsy.
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9. What is the ICD9 code for narcolepsy?

   The code would be in the 347's for narcolepsy and cataplexy or narcolepsy without cataplexy. Depends on the case you are looking for specifically, but you would find them in 347.
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10. Are ADHD and narcolepsy related?

    Are ADHD and narcolepsy related? In what sense?
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11. How does hypocretin affect narcolepsy?

    Lets start off by talking about nacolepsy. Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. It is believed that low levels or hypocretin is a cause of narcolepsy.Autoimmune disease in other words, the body's immune system, instead of...
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12. Can pregnancy cause narcolepsy?

    While many pregnant women may nod off or feel catatonic, pregnancy has not been shown to cause narcolepsy. According to the Mayo Clinic the exact cause of narcolepsy is not known, however genetic predisposition plays a major role. Stress and exposure to environmental toxins may also have a hand in the development of the disease...
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13. Does your diet affect narcolepsy?

    Narcolepsy is thought to be a genetic disorder and nothing can really cure it, including a good diet. In addition, a good diet will help symptoms from getting worse and make them slightly better. A diet that is vegetarian and rich in vegetables and fruits has been said to make symptoms better throughout the day...
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14. Are there different types of narcolepsy?

    There can be very different symptoms of narcolepsy (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/narcolepsy/detail_narcolepsy.htm) which may not present themselves with every case. You will likely experience the most common symptom which is fleeting period of profound fatigue...
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15. Is narcolepsy covered by the ADA?

    Narcolepsy (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/narcolepsy/detail_narcolepsy.htm) is a potentially serious neurological condition that effects the brain's ability to regulate sleep cycles. While it can be treated there is no known cure for this disorder. Therefore it is considered a disability and is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (http://www...
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16. What is the difference between narcolepsy vs epilepsy?

    The main difference between narcolepsy and epilepsy, is that narcolepsy is affiliated with sleep, while epilepsy is affiliated with seizures. With narcolepsy, one may fall asleep at any time, sometimes in the most inopportune moments, like a conversation. After be woken up, the person often feels refreshed...
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17. What is the narcolepsy gene?

    In your question what is the narcolepsy gene I will do my best to answer. First lest start with what narcolepsy is, narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. At various times throughout the day, people with narcolepsy can fall...
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18. Does orexin treat narcolepsy?

    There have certainly been studies that suggest replacing missing orexins in the brain may be used to effectively treat narcolepsy. Tested on mice, the injected orexins helped the animals overcome the disorder. There may be further breaktroughs in the future that prove that this natural brain chemical can be more effective than what has been discovered...
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19. Are fibromyalgia and narcolepsy related?

    Narcolepsy (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/narcolepsy/detail_narcolepsy.htm) and fibromyalgia (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fibromyalgia.html) are both neurological disorders. We aren't completely sure what causes either disorder to appear so there is the possibility that both can share a common cause...
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20. How does alcohol affect narcolepsy?

    There are a variety of lifestyle changes that you can make to help control your narcolepsy (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/narcolepsy/detail_narcolepsy.htm) and cutting back on your alcohol intake can be one of them. Getting a full and restful night's sleep can help control narcolepsy outbreaks during the day...
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