I asked Dr. Acostamadiedo what causes night terrors, hallucinations and other parasomnias, to get to the root of my recurring ...

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"Hallucinations as you describe are really ... There are rare diseases like narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia that have symptoms of night terrors, but they’re so rare that we take the ...

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Although there is no cure for narcolepsy, medication and lifestyle changes can help manage the symptoms. Medicines that ...

He reported no sleep hallucination, sleep paralysis, or cataplexy. There was no evidence of narcolepsy before COVID-19. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence was good (6 h 45 min/night ...

A multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) is an objective way to measure sleep quality. It helps diagnose narcolepsy and insomnia.

The AI Overviews debut clearly demonstrates the so-called “hallucinations” that large language models powering generative AI services can experience. Such hallucinations can lead to significant ...

Some people with narcolepsy may be able to drive safely, especially if they drive when well-rested and stick to short trips. Most people with narcolepsy can legally drive in the United States.

They’re both prescribed for daytime sleepiness related to narcolepsy. Each drug may also be prescribed for other uses. This article explains the main similarities and differences between ...

Cataplexy is the least common symptom of these, and many people with narcolepsy never experience it. Narcolepsy with cataplexy is called narcolepsy type 1, while narcolepsy without cataplexy is ...