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Re: What does an MSLT determine?

Posted by Edwin Cintron on May 23, 1998 at 21:49:45:

In Reply to: What does an MSLT determine? posted by josie on May 19, 1998 at 09:08:00:

an mslt can determine whether or not you are getting into REM sleep quicker than you should be. it also shows just how tired you are during the daytime.


symptoms of narcolepsy include:

1. cataplexy - total loss of muscle tone usually caused by a strong surge of emotion (laughter, crying, anger)

2. hypnagogic hallucinations - dreamlike situation where it might feel like someone is in the same room with you while you are falling asleep.

3. SoREMP - Sleep Onset REM Period. normal REM will occur 90 minutes after going to sleep. if it occurs sooner than that, it can be considered a symptom of narcolepsy.

4. Sleep Paralysis - unable to move a muscle ie: open eyes, move any limbs. other people may think that you are asleep. you can hear anything that is going on around you. usually anxiety may occur when subject is worrying whether or not they are able to breathe or not when they are actually breathing normally.

5. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - an uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at any time during the day.

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