I have been tested for N but did not enter Rem during any naps although I did fall asleep in approx. 2.5 minutes each nap and woke up approx 6 min. after...
you are right to worry about stimulants or any drugs. unfortunately, the real world demands that we function, and,there are times the only way to function is...
rabjc@...
Mar 10, 2004 3:54 pm
1619
Intro: I'm 28, and I was diagnosed with a sleep disorder eleven years ago. I was the "lazy and unmotivated student who should be doing better" from grade...
I am on Ritalin myself. Due to no insurance, this is all I can afford to take. The Ritalin makes me awake for about an hour to a hour and a half and then I'm...
Did you all see the story about Narcolepsy on "Good Morning America" last week. They said we are only within 5 years away from being cured. The docs know what...
Krista Willhelm
Infinategoddess@...
Mar 12, 2004 6:40 pm
1622
Note: forwarded message attached. Note: forwarded message attached. Hi, I have just added a Narcolepsy section to my website RemedyFind and was wondering if it...
Krista Willhelm
Infinategoddess@...
Mar 12, 2004 6:51 pm
1623
I used to feel sick when the sleep attacks and ritalin were "duking it out" I never had a problem sleeping with it though - When I was younger (and single -...
Hey all. The doc started me on clomipramine and ritalin and I had been doing ok for a couple of months! I have even been exercizing!!!!! but........ yesterday...
Has anyone used ginko baloba? I was told it acts as a natural viagra for women, improves memory, and supplies antioxidants. Is this ok for a narcoleptic with...
My Dear Danita, You should not be suffering so much. Catalepsy has got to be bad for your brain, not to mention you could have a fall which could cause very...
nettie1234@...
Mar 15, 2004 1:50 am
1627
Nettie, Thank you for your sweet letter. My doc says GBH is next if these meds don't work. My brother takes it and after a year his cataplexy attacks are under...
Howdy Danita, HOLY COW did this end up being a long email. Sorry 'bout that Danita [and Group]... I am glad that you are safe and well after such a traumatic...
I've never had mono and I was diagnosed at 17, but can trace my strange sleeping habbits to childhood (sleeping through fire alarms that went on for hours) and...
Greetings, My quest has been routed through the "Office of Institutional Equity." They are in the process of hiring an ADA Coordinator who will be the person...
hello 2every1 i am new to here and trying to learn how to use p.c my son has narcolepsy/catalepsy i have been trying to find support groups in my area (essex)i...
You need lots more advice than I can give, but in my case, cataplexy lasts only a few seconds, and throughout, my mind is hearing what's going on and remains...
... cataplexy lasts ... going on and ... cataplexy, he ... more ... p.c my ... impossable ... 15min ... my ... narcolepsy in which he can sleep 4 enything up 2...
I have had cataplexy attacks last 30 minutes and so has my brother. They usually are only a few minutes long. After a year on xyrem my brother is almost...
Deb, My name is Michelle and I also live in Michigan. When myself and my children were told about N I couldn't believe it and since all of this was so new I...
Okay, thanks for letting me know and keep me posted! Good luck! ... From: Barbra To: Narcolepsy-Chat@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 6:20 PM ...
Well....I tried going back to ritalin for two days so I could get to work....Nope! Ended up sleeping almost all day anyway. Today (Saturday) back on the...
Hello There I find that I am more prone to cataplexy when I have a bath, Ive often ended up with my head under the water, I think Its because the heat makes...
Hey all. Happy Spring. I had a horrible relapse of cataplexy after the doc lowered my prozac. Has anyone ever had this happen when prozac was lowered or am I...
Hello Everyone, My name is Anne and I'm located in the UK. I just joined this group. Is there anyone else here from the UK? I'm delighted to be here on this...
I am interested in starting a group in Bucks County PA. If anyone can help or is interested please email me to let me know with the subject line stating, group...
Hello Anne Im Kirsty, from Nottingham in the UK I dont post here all that often but i do read all the messages Welcome! :) Anne <annepr7@...> wrote: ...
Yesss, i know exactly what you mean. i'm tapering off a med that just doesn't work for me and i'm getting a great rebound of cataplexy. its common when...
i can relate to the near drowning. we now have a hot tub. i thought how cool is that. well i know never to go in alone. and my hubby has rescued me more then...
Hi Anne My name is Lynn and my husband is just starting treatment for Narcolepsy with Provigil. I'm having difficulties with his cataplexy at the moment. As he...
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