Narcolepsy By Emeline Vinkenes and Sunniva Kruse Johannesen

Narcolepsy By: Emeline Vinkenes and Sunniva Kruse Johannesen

What is Narcolepsy? • • A chronic sleeping disorder Hard to stay awake for longer periods of time Sudden attacks of sleep Can fall a sleep under any circumstances

Symptoms • • • Excessive daytime sleeping Sudden loss of muscle tone Sleeping paralysis Hallucinations Low levels of Hypocretin/Orexin

Causes • • • Not exact known Genetics Infections Sleeping pattern – NREM + REM Hypocretin level H 1 N 1 vaccination

Statistics • Most common age of diagnostics is 20 -40 years. • Affect 0. 05% of the population world wide

Treatments and drugs • No cure • Stimulates: - Modafilin - Methylphenidate • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: - Fluoxetine - Venlafaxine • Tricyclic antidepressants: - Protriptyline - Imipramine - Clomipramine • Sodium oxybate (Xyrem)

Daily life • Complications: - Public misunderstanding - Feelings and relationships - Physical harm - Obesity • Recommendations: - Naps during the day - Exercise - No nicotine and alcohol - Consistent sleeping schedule

Sources • http: //www. mayoclinic. com/health/narcoleps y/DS 00345 • http: //www. cdc. gov/vaccinesafety/Concerns/ h 1 n 1_narcolepsy_pandemrix. html • http: //www. narcolepsy. org. uk/aboutnarcolepsy/who-does-it-affect • http: //www. sleepeducation. com/sleepdisorders/narcolepsy/treatment