i am going to be getting a sleep and nap study in mid january to test for narcalepsy and sleep apnea. the narcalepsy symptoms i have are REM Disorders (vivid dreams in 10 minute naps) since i can remember, always tired and lethargic since elementary school, always wanting to take naps and sleep late (ask my teachers and work) and started having sleep paralysis and hypnogogic hallucinations 3 years ago. i am 28 years old by the way.
i know that sleep apnea can cause excessive daytime sleepiness. i'm not sure i have sleep apnea but i snore tremendously and my husband notices i stop breathing sometimes, but not for very long. My question is, can lack of sleep cause narcalepsy and sleep paralysis to worsen or appear? i know it's neurological but If one has sleep apnea for years and years, can this lead to sleep paralysis and narcalepsy symptoms? I can't find anything to answer this question and would like to be as informed as possible before seeing my sleep doctor again. Thank you
2007-12-22
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