An online second opinion can help review symptoms, PSG/MSLT results and the diagnostic pathway for suspected narcolepsy, but it does not replace objective testing when required.
Waiting for a Canadian sleep clinic appointment? Learn how to document symptoms, prepare records and consider a second opinion while waiting for narcolepsy assessment.
Narcolepsy testing costs in the US vary widely by facility and insurance. Here is how PSG, MSLT, consultations and coverage can affect the total price.
Waiting for an NHS sleep specialist appointment? Learn what a private or international narcolepsy assessment can and cannot do, and how to prepare while you wait.
Cataplexy is a brief loss of muscle tone often triggered by emotion and strongly associated with type 1 narcolepsy. Learn what it looks like and when to seek specialist advice.
Narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia both cause excessive daytime sleepiness, but they differ in REM sleep patterns, cataplexy and typical clinical features.
A practical patient guide to the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT): how to prepare, what happens during the naps and how results are interpreted for narcolepsy and hypersomnia.
Narcolepsy diagnosis usually combines a specialist clinical assessment, overnight polysomnography and a Multiple Sleep Latency Test. Learn what each step is for.
Persistent daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, cataplexy and other REM-related symptoms can suggest narcolepsy. Here are 10 signs worth discussing with a sleep specialist.
A guide for patients in Canada with suspected narcolepsy who are considering specialist review, sleep testing, MSLT or an international assessment option.