Medical Stories - Narcolepsy: Carol's Story

Medical Stories shines a light on Carol, whose battle with sleepiness and hallucinations started when she was a teenager and remained a medical mystery for decades despite numerous trips to doctors. Her condition impacted every aspect of her life, including her husband, her kids, and her job. When she was finally diagnosed with narcolepsy, she and her family set to work learning the specifics of narcolepsy and how to best manage it.

This episode features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Richard Bogan, MD, Co-Founder of SleepMed Inc.

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Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
1:01 – What is Narcolepsy?
1:22 -- Early Symptoms
2:15 – Impact on Life & Family
3:20 – The Long Road to Diagnosis
4:48 – Sleep Studies & Testing
6:05 – Understanding Narcolepsy
7:50 – Living With Cataplexy
10:17 – Coping, Support, & Routine
12:14 – Finding Balance & Moving Forward