Directory of Narcolepsy Resources

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Narcolepsy is a low prevalence disorder characterised by uncontrollable daytime sleepiness (sometimes accompanied by night-time insomnia). In addition, sufferers may experience extreme muscle weakness particularly when excited by something and may also experience hallucinations. In severe cases this disorder is as disabling as quadraplegia.

Resources in This Category

• BBC: Horizon - Living Nightmare

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/horizon/2003/narcolepsy.shtml
  Documentary featuring new research about narcolespy, including information about orexin--a chemical that appears to help humans wake up.

• eMedicine Health - Narcolepsy

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/narcolepsy/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

• Mayo Clinic: Narcolepsy

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcolepsy/basics/definition/con-20027429
  Learn the signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, and how to cope with this condition.

• Narcolepsy

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/narcolepsy/narcolepsy.htm
  Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Narcolepsy Message Board and Help Forum

  http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/171382
  Offers an archive, post an article and joining instructions.

• Narcolepsy Network, Inc.

  http://www.narcolepsynetwork.org/
  A patient support organization providing education and information about this neurological sleep disorder. Includes medication, find a physician, conferences, a message board and how to become a member.

• Narcolepsy UK

  http://www.narcolepsy.org.uk/
  A charity for the benefit, relief and aid of persons suffering from narcolepsy.

• NHS Choices: Narcolepsy

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Narcolepsy/
  Provides information on this chronic sleep disorder. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

• Patient UK: Narcolepsy

  http://patient.info/health/narcolepsy-and-cataplexy
  Factsheet on narcolepsy and cataplexy. Includes information on normal sleep patterns and the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of narcolepsy.

• Stanford University's Center for Narcolepsy

  http://psychiatry.stanford.edu/narcolepsy/
  Includes information on treatment, pointers to latest research and publications, their current research and information on the basic mechanisms of narcolepsy.

• Swiss Narcolepsy Association

  http://www.narcolepsy.ch/
  Information on the activities of the association.

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