Yutaka Honda's Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. At various times throughout the day, people with narcolepsy experience fleeting urges to sleep. If the urge becomes overwhelming, individuals will fall asleep for periods lasting from a few seconds to several minutes. In rare cases, some people may remain asleep for an hour or longer. In addition to excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), three other major symptoms frequently characterize narcolepsy: cataplexy, or the sudden loss of voluntary muscle tone; vivid hallucinations during sleep onset or upon awakening; and brief episodes of total paralysis at the beginning or end of sleep. Narcolepsy is not

In his article “Narcolepsy,” Jerome M. Siegel discusses the disease and its possible causes. To begin with, Siegel defines the symptoms and problems associated with the disease. Moreover, he states what exactly the disease is, his research into its causes and effects on the nervous system, and the possibility that the narcolepsy may be an autoimmune disease.

Narcolepsy is a permanent sleep disorder that gets worse with age. It is estimated that about 40,000 to 135,000 people in the United States have narcolepsy. (Narcolepsy, 2002). Most people who have narcolepsy are often times misdiagnosed because the symptoms, especially if noticed at the beginning stages, are very similar to other sleep disorders. Some of the symptoms that go along with narcolepsy are excessive sleepiness, especially during the daytime or when sleep is inappropriate, cataplexy which is when a person suddenly looses control of their muscles, sleep paralysis which is when the person is unable to move for a short period of time after they wake up from sleep, and hypnagogic hallucinations which is very

Sleep paralysis is a common condition with a prevalence of 5-62%, although most affected people have single or infrequent episodes (Dahlitz). Occasionally sleep paralysis is found to run in a family, and it can be associated with other disorders of hypersomnia, such as sleep apnea (Becker 81). Narcolepsy has also been linked with sleep paralysis; both are thought to be REM sleep disorders (Siegel). Gender and race do not seem to be a factor of risk for this disorder. The episodes of sleep paralysis seem to range from ages 5-35 (Dahlitz). The use of anxiolytic medicines, psychiatric disorders and high anxiety can also contribute to sleep paralysis (Larkin).

Narcolepsy is a uncommon sleep disorder characterized for excessive daytime sleepiness and significant daily dysfunction. Daily periods of irresistible need to fall asleep during times when individual is supposed to be awake, as driving or at work, that may result in an accident. Patients with narcolepsy must of the times suffer from insomnia caused by sleep fragmentation this is why is imperative for narcolepsy to be diagnosed and treated.

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder which the brain are unable to regulate sleep wake cycles normally.

Narcolepsy is defined as a condition characterized by an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings. It is a brain disorder that causes poor control of sleep and wake cycles. People that have narcolepsy usually experience sudden sleep attacks. These sleep attacks can last from a few seconds to minutes. Narcolepsy is classified by extreme daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, hypnologic hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. In this paper the focus is on the physiological effects of Narcolepsy on an individual, as well as explains treatments and recent research studies being made today and in the future.

Narcolepsy is a neurological, sleep disorder that affects 1 in 2000 Americans. It is not selective against race, nor gender, and does not have a link among family members. Therefore anyone, and everyone is susceptible to having narcolepsy. In addition narcolepsy is often misunderstood, underdiagnosed and/or misdiagnosed. Currently there is no cure for this chronic and sometimes debilitating condition. The focus of this paper is to re-examine current knowledge of narcolepsy, through significant scientific research, in order to generate a desire to continue to search for a cure that will lead to the improvement of the quality of life for

Once a human being reaches the age where life’s exasperating questions lie in their own hands, the individual never begins to question the trials and tribulations they will face along the way. From a young age we view the world as a wide open field with ample opportunities. Although, amidst this adoration we fail to recognize the hardships included on the journey towards reaching our dreams. From a young age, I have carried an immense love for infants. As a child every grocery outing, mall adventure, Sunday sermon, and everything in between included a baby doll, dipper bag, and a car seat. With a love this strong one can only come to the conclusion that God had destined my heart for working with infants, particularly in neonatal nursing; however,

Narcolepsy is defined as a lifelong neurological disorder of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep in which the affected individual has attacks of irresistible daytime sleepiness, cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness in response to emotional triggers like surprise, laughter, fright, or anger), hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis (Wiley). Cataplexy is one of the most common signs of narcolepsy and many investigators argue the presence of cataplexy is required to confirm a diagnosis of narcolepsy. Cataplectic attacks can be elicited easily with canines by emotional stimuli, like food or play. When a cataplectic attack happens the muscles weaken and often the dog collapses. These attacks most often affect the neck, front legs, hind legs, or all

During my senior year of high school I was diagnosed with a rare, incurable, and severely misunderstood neurological disease known as narcolepsy. After more than a decade of fighting debilitating exhaustion, comparable to the fatigue of two to three days of sleep deprivation, my diagnosis came as a frightening relief. While it was comforting to know that there was an explanation for the symptoms I had been experiencing, discovering that the sleep attacks and exhaustion would be something I would have to deal with for the rest of my life was a bit overwhelming.

Fatal insomnia needs development in therapy from one that is supportive to one that is curative. Discovering a solution to this problem will likely depend on the thorough understanding of how pathology corresponds with presentation. It is for this reason

My mind ran wild with thousands of thoughts as I sat on the familiar, discomforting chair in the cramped waiting room. “What’s wrong with me?” I thought. My eyes glanced down at my clammy hands; my heart beats faster than the thoughts run through my head. This question continuously invades not only my thoughts, but my peace of mind as well. I’ve become quite acquainted to the unflattering, stark white walls thanks to my countless doctor appointments. The pen provided struggles being grasped by my sweaty hands, making it seemingly impossible to fill the medical papers out. My stomach churns with nausea because the nervousness for my results have worsened. I have become so accustomed to my habitual appointment routine that I no longer remember the angst I endured during the beginning of my doctor visits. This appointment feels different, though.

This report is on Sleep Paralysis, a phenomenon in which a person either during falling asleep or awakening, temporarily experiences an inability to move, speak, or react. This report will explain the definition and cause of sleep paralysis, identifying the transitional state of actually being asleep and categorizing traits inherited which may trigger an episode. I will also express the symptoms through recorded experiences, including the process of how the human body composes them. Finally, I’ll discuss how to deal with it. Providing self-taught counters that may diminish the severity of the episodes or the simple understanding of how to comply with the disorder.

Before exploring the Japanese’s view, it is important to outline the United States medical community’s understanding of sleep paralysis. The modern West tends to view sleep paralysis as a medical and science based