narcolepsy

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    I got off of Effexor for Cataplexy using Zyn nicotine pouches.

    Narcolepsy with Cataplexy Masked by the Use of NicotineI've got narcolepsy with cataplexy. I was being treated with Provigil for sleep attacks and Effexor XR for cataplexy. I got off of Provigil because the doctor wanted me to pee test for the DEA to verify that I was not selling my...
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    Gluten free diet modulates my constipation and ED

    I randomly decided to not eat any wheat. Noticed nothing that day. The next day: No morning grog Morning wood (unusual for me) No daytime sleepiness Pooped 3 times that day Only had to wipe 2 or 3 times Erections are Enzyte-tier and on time My scrotum now hangs my balls. (My scrotum normally...
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    Kiwi modulates my secondary narcolepsy and hypogonadism symptoms

    All my life I have struggled with sleep attacks during the day. Going Peaty helped me avoid these attacks during the day (making me employable), but in the afternoon and evening they occur at least once. They occur enough that I really can't get involved with things outside of family...
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    Thoughts on Narcolepsy

    I was diagnosed with narcolepsy 4 years ago based on my MSLT test plus the fact that I have cataplexy. It's not particularly bad case though, and I'm able to get by without medication. The main problem that I have is that I get periods of extreme drowsiness. It feels like a brain fog with...
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    Narcolepsy May Be Due To Estrogen

    This study found that the estrogen known as estriol was significantly elevated in patients with narcolepsy. While the study is old and aromatase inhibitors were not available at the time, I think they may be a viable therapy for this condition if estrogen is indeed a causative factor. Reminds of...
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