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Re: Sleep Apnea and Narcolepsy Both?

Posted by lewster on September 16, 2004 at 19:38:11:

In Reply to: Sleep Apnea and Narcolepsy Both? posted by Getting Weirder on September 09, 2004 at 00:14:34:

I started on CPAP 18 months ago after being diagnosed with OSA. It was the first time in many years I felt like I got a good, restful night sleep. I was alert and rested in the morning; however, I was experiencing the exact same symptoms as you during the day, including falling asleep while driving, working, or even having a relaxing chat with a friend. Another sleep study indicated that I have hypersomnolence and, quite possibly, narcolepsy. Unfortunately, when I did the study, I was on medication which may have affected REM if, in fact, I did have narcolepsy. Again, all my symptoms, such as yours, indicated that I could have narcolepsy.

I was put on 200mg of provigil, and I have been a new person since. I am no longer falling asleep during the day and am much more alert. No problem falling asleep at night either. It has really made a dramatic difference in my life.

You may want to have another sleep study, usually done during the day, to test for this.

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