{"id":2355,"date":"2022-05-12T11:52:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T09:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/?p=2355"},"modified":"2022-06-04T15:15:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-04T13:15:32","slug":"narcolepsy-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/narcolepsy-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Narcolepsy Treatment\u2014Manage Your Symptoms Effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"

Narcolepsy is a chronic disease characterized by pronounced drowsiness during the day and an overall inability to remain awake. Patients will suddenly fall asleep regardless of their circumstances and environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the cure for this chronic disorder still hasn\u2019t been found, however, that doesn\u2019t mean there is no such thing as <\/span>narcolepsy treatment<\/span>. What\u2019s encouraging is that there are drugs and lifestyle changes that can help manage the symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the Main <\/b>Types of Narcolepsy<\/b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The fifth edition of the <\/span>Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders<\/span><\/i><\/a> (DSM-5) describes the different kinds of narcolepsy. These are categorized according to the <\/span>signs<\/b> and <\/span>underlying causes<\/b>, as well as the <\/span>associated symptoms<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. <\/b>Narcolepsy Type 2<\/b><\/h3>\n

Previously known as <\/span>narcolepsy without cataplexy<\/b>, this type is defined by an orexin deficiency and notable changes in a <\/span>patient\u2019s sleep phases<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cataplexy is associated with a partial or complete <\/span>loss of muscle control<\/b>, typically brought on by <\/span>strong emotion<\/b>. However, no episodes of cataplexy are observed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Treatment <\/span>for narcolepsy<\/span><\/a> without cataplexy<\/span> includes drugs like <\/span>Modafinil<\/b> or <\/span>Armodafinil.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/b>Narcolepsy With Cataplexy<\/b><\/h3>\n

In addition to alterations in <\/span>REM<\/b>, cataplexy is characteristic of this type of disorder, as the name itself suggests. Meanwhile, the hypocretin levels in the cerebrospinal fluid are normal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This type accounts for approximately <\/span>75% of all narcolepsy cases<\/span><\/a>. The only FDA-approved treatment for it is <\/span>sodium oxybate<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Types<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Autosomal Dominant Narcolepsy Combined With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes<\/b><\/h3>\n

This type is determined by <\/span>mutations of <\/b>oligodendrocytes<\/b><\/a> in the DNA<\/b>. These are glial cells involved in the formation of <\/span>myelin<\/b>, a substance that helps send nerve impulses. In these cases, there\u2019s also a low concentration of <\/span>hypocretin in the cerebrospinal fluid<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Narcolepsy Secondary to Another Medical Condition<\/b><\/h3>\n

In some cases, a <\/span>narcolepsy episode<\/span> could be a direct consequence of the presence of:<\/span><\/p>\n