cataplexy

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Oh my, I've had a heck of a week. I wound up in the ER friday with a very unusual migraine.
When I got home, I realized I never refilled my SSRI, so I had not taken it in three days. Oh! Migraine trigger, withdrawl symptoms, makes sense.
On top of that, I bet that's why I was not sleeping well #Narcolepsy . I also suspect one of my symptoms (that really scared me and motivated me to go to the hospital at 11pm Friday) might have been #Cataplexy . I've never had cataplexy before, but ssris are used to treat/ prevent it. Also, the weakness, collapse, and uncontrollable crying seem to add up, ish?
Well, being upset and crying would tend to trigger cataplexy. And upset and crying would possibly be caused by lack of ssri, which I also take to manage my #PanicDisorder . So I had a panic attack, then cataplexy, which caused a panic attack, then cataplexy, and so I couldn't get off the floor for 2.0.0.5 hours.
I went into the ER and confused some doctors a lot. They gave me migraine meds, scanned my brain to check for stroke and stuff, and sent me home feeling somewhat better.
Now that I realize I'd missed doses of medication, it all makes sense. (In my non doctor opinion. I do follow up with my gp, neurologist for migraines, neurologist for sleep, and psychiatrist soon.)

Hi. So far, I've been diagnosed with type 1 #Narcolepsy (without cataplexy.) Yesterday I had a scary experience, and I wonder if it was cataplexy? I was upset and crying. First, I couldn't stop crying for a very long time, even though I wanted to and my body was exhausted. Second, I couldn't get up off of the floor. Every time I tried, I kinda collapsed.
So: can you keep laughing or crying during cataplexy? Does this sound like cataplexy to anyone?

I have been reading a lot lately on pregnancy and type 1 narcolepsy. My husband and I would love to have a family within the next few years, but I am petrified to get off xyrem (and the reality of parenthood & this disease). I’ve read that some women have cataplexy episodes during labor and therefore have to have a c-section . Is this true? How was your experience of pregnancy and motherhood with your symptoms? Any advice for me?

Would love to hear and learn from those who have gone through this.

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