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Condition: Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness and sleep attacks at inappropriate times. If you have narcolepsy, you can experience disturbed nocturnal sleep and an abnormal daytime sleep pattern.

Sometimes narcolepsy is confused with insomnia. When falling asleep, narcoleptics generally experience the REM stage of sleep within five minutes, whereas most people do not experience REM sleep until an hour or so later.

Symptoms of Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy occurs in approximately one out of every 2,000 people. Symptoms of narcolepsy include:

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness
  • Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone that leads to feelings of weakness and loss of muscle control)
  • Hallucinations
  • Sleep paralysis

Narcolepsy usually begins between the ages of 15 and 25, but it can become apparent at any age. In many cases, narcolepsy is undiagnosed and, as a result, untreated. A physical exam and extensive medical history are necessary to properly diagnose narcolepsy. Diagnosis can be difficult if the sleep attacks are isolated or if cataplexy is mild or absent. Sleep studies or tests are usually required before a diagnosis.

Although narcolepsy cannot be cured, treatment can help patients significantly. Treatment is individualized for your particular case. Oral medications are the main treatment method of narcolepsy, but lifestyle changes can also be an improvement for patients.

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Providers Diagnosing or Treating Narcolepsy

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Narcolepsy. Review each provider for availability.

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Supriya K. Jambhekar, M.D.

Supriya K. Jambhekar, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Khaled R. Khasawneh, M.D.

Khaled R. Khasawneh, M.D. Pulmonologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Narcolepsy

Note that the treatment of Narcolepsy may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Sleep Clinic

11300 Financial Centre Parkway
Pyramid Park
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
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Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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