Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a relatively rare condition which causes severe daytime sleepiness, characterised by

• sudden attacks of sleep or muscle weakness (cataplexy),
• vivid dreams or hallucinations and
• sleep paralysis. 

It affects approximately 0.05% of the population, and the origin of the condition is unknown. 

A home-based sleep study conducted through Sleep Services Australia may assist in the diagnosis of narcolepsy.

• Make an appointment with your doctor if you believe that you have a sleep disorder such as Narcolepsy.
• Your Doctor may refer you to Sleep Services Australia's Sleep Physicians for assessment and management.
• If you need more detailed information on Narcolepsy, click Here to download a detailed brochure from the US National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.
• For general questions about our services, complete our Online Query Form ( Click Here) or e-mail your contact details to query@sleepservicesaustralia.com.au;
• Telephone us on 1300 867 533 (for the cost of a local call) if you are unsure of what to do.
• For medical enquiries about your sleep behaviour, or to discuss you Sleep Study results, please contact your referring Doctor.

Please Note: This information is intended to be used as a guide only and is not an authoritative statement. Please consult your family doctor or sleep  physician if you have further questions relating to the information provided here.

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