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.
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- Swiss Narcolepsy Association Information on the activities of the association.
- Narcolepsy UK A charity for the benefit, relief and aid of persons suffering from narcolepsy.
- Narcolepsy Message Board and Help Forum Offers an archive, post an article and joining instructions.
- BBC: Horizon - Living Nightmare Documentary featuring new research about narcolespy, including information about orexin--a chemical that appears to help humans wake up.
- Narcolepsy Network, Inc. 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 Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- NHS Choices: Narcolepsy Provides information on this chronic sleep disorder. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.
- Stanford University's Center for Narcolepsy Includes information on treatment, pointers to latest research and publications, their current research and information on the basic mechanisms of narcolepsy.
- eMedicine Health - Narcolepsy Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- Mayo Clinic: Narcolepsy Learn the signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, and how to cope with this condition.
- Patient UK: Narcolepsy Factsheet on narcolepsy and cataplexy. Includes information on normal sleep patterns and the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of narcolepsy.