Narcolepsy and Cataplexy Video

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Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes periods of extreme daytime sleepiness. It also may cause muscle weakness. It affects between 50,000 and 2.4 million people in the United States, and symptoms usually begin during the teen or young adult years.

Rarely, people who have this disorder fall asleep suddenly, even if they’re in the middle of talking, eating, or another activity. Most people who have narcolepsy also have trouble sleeping at night.

Narcolepsy also may cause:

Cataplexy - This condition causes a sudden loss of muscle tone while you’re awake. Muscle weakness can occur in certain parts of your body or in your whole body. For example, if cataplexy affects your hand, you may drop what you’re holding. Strong emotions often trigger this weakness. It may last seconds or minutes.
Hallucinations - These vivid dreams occur while falling asleep or waking up.
Sleep paralysis - This condition prevents you from moving or speaking while waking up and sometimes while falling asleep. Sleep paralysis usually goes away within a few minutes.

Watch this video with a patient living with cataplexy and narcolepsy.

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