Narcolepsy is a serious, life-long, potentially disabling disorder estimated to afflict more than 250,000 Americans, most of whom are undiagnosed. Narcolepsy can strike anyone at any age. Symptoms are usually first noticed during the early teenage years. There is no known cure for narcolepsy and no completely adequate treatment is available . The disease is principally characterized by a permanent and severe sleepiness and fatigue. There are wide variations between both the development and the severity of …showed first 75 words of 2509 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2509 total…lives of those around the patient. Living with narcolepsy is not an easy thing to do. Daily, routine functions become troublesome and problematic for narcolepsy patients. However, with continued research and education, it is hoped that more medical advances can be made in the near future to ease the daily living complications associated with the disease and a broader understanding from the general public can lend support and compassion to those suffering with the disorder.