In the past, it was common for people with symptoms of narcolepsy to go undiagnosed, sometimes for many years. With greater recognition of the condition, and greater awareness amongst the medical profession, the situation is improving, but misdiagnosis of narcolepsy, and thus inappropriate treatment, is still relatively common.
A few simple tips that can help ensure maximum health and well-being. Many of these are applicable to everyone, but people with narcolepsy may find them particularly beneficial.
Although narcolepsy can have a major indirect impact on concentration, attention span and short term memory, it does not affect cognition or intelligence directly. However, without measures being taken to mitigate its effects, a diagnosis of narcolepsy may have a significant impact on a student's ability to learn.
Although narcolepsy can have a major indirect impact on concentration, attention span and short term memory, it does not affect cognition or intelligence directly. Provided that appropriate allowances are made for their sleep disorder, many people with narcolepsy are able to work, though there are obviously certain occupations that are not open to them.
