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Narcolepsy is a low prevalence disorder characterised by uncontrollable daytime sleepiness (sometimes accompanied by night-time insomnia). In addition, sufferers may experience extreme muscle weakness particularly when excited by something and may also experience hallucinations. In severe cases this disorder is as disabling as quadraplegia.

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Swiss Narcolepsy Association - Information on the activities of the association. Narcolepsy UK - A charity for the benefit, relief and aid of persons suffering from narcolepsy. Narcolepsy Message Board and Help Forum - Offers an archive, post an article and joining instructions. BBC: Horizon - Living Nightmare - Documentary featuring new research about narcolespy, including information about orexin--a chemical that appears to help humans wake up. Narcolepsy Network, Inc. - A patient support organization providing education and information about this neurological sleep disorder. Includes medication, find a physician, conferences, a message board and how to become a member. Narcolepsy - Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. NHS Choices: Narcolepsy - Provides information on this chronic sleep disorder. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications. Stanford University's Center for Narcolepsy - Includes information on treatment, pointers to latest research and publications, their current research and information on the basic mechanisms of narcolepsy. eMedicine Health - Narcolepsy - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. Mayo Clinic: Narcolepsy - Learn the signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, and how to cope with this condition. Patient UK: Narcolepsy - Factsheet on narcolepsy and cataplexy. Includes information on normal sleep patterns and the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of narcolepsy.

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