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I’ve had my sleep condition for about 25 years but was just diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia this week! I thought for all these years it was narcolepsy, but my MSLT showed otherwise. My question is, do some of you have restorative naps? I’ve been a little confused because I can have a sleep attack, nap for 15 minutes, and feel refreshed after. but everything I’ve read says naps are not restorative with IH. I just wanna hear some personal experiences. Thanks!

I went to my sleep doctor for a consultation last month and he told me he thinks I have textbook narcolepsy and mild cataplexy. I just finished my PSG and MSLT Last week and saw results In my chart today. My sleep latency was 7.8. It would’ve been lower if i wasn’t so anxious in my first nap. However, I didn’t go into REM with any of my naps. Maybe I really do have IH but I’m questioning my test because I was so anxious and felt so much pressure to fall asleep in all of my naps that I would wake up shortly after dozing off several times.
I would start dreaming and think to myself, oh good, I fell asleep” and then that thought would cause me to wake up and I would do that cycle throughout the whole nap window. I also find short 15 minute naps very refreshing and a few other symptoms that lineup better with narcolepsy. Just curious if anyone’s had a similar experience. Thanks!

then I would wake up after that

Those who take or have taken Modafinil/ Provigil, did it cause appetite suppressant or stomach upset? Id love to know your experience as I am starting it soon.

I recently found out from our pediatrician that my 15mo daughter is anemic. I’m supplementing her iron now but I’m worried she’s still not getting enough iron rich foods because she loves nursing So much. i Feel like I should cut back nursing sessions and offer solids first but each time I try she gets very irritable and screams until I nurse her. any weaning advise? Has anyone been in a similar situation?