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So it won't let me select the narcolepsy without cataplexy, but here it goes. I've had a lot of sleeping issues for years. They thought I had sleep apnea a few years ago, and now it's looking like I don't. I've had sleep paralysis 2 times in one month, leading my psychiatrist to think it's not just my medicine, making me tired. He thinks I could have narcolepsy. I'm due to see a sleep doctor in a few weeks now (been waiting over a month or two so far). From the brief conversation I accidentally sent to her, she thinks it's me just not using my cpap right. Which I don't agree with, I feel like I'm in compliance. I'm not sure how to get her to take me seriously and how to get her to think it might be narcolepsy (minus cataplexy). I have a lot of the symptoms, and even my psychiatrist (who willingly admitted he's not a sleep expert) and therapist think this could be it after ruling things out. I hate that doctors never seem to take me seriously! I just want to know what's going on, and hopefully be able to treat it. I don't think that's too much to ask. This NP just seems very flippant about my problem
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It's important to communicate your concerns and symptoms clearly with the sleep doctor during your appointment. Share your experiences with sleep paralysis, fatigue, and any other symptoms you have. Mention that your psychiatrist and therapist also suspect narcolepsy. Being open and honest about your situation will help the doctor take your concerns seriously and consider the possibility of narcolepsy.
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