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Ask the Doctor: Do Women’s Hormones Affect Their Hypersomnias?
Can menstrual cycles trigger hypersomnia episodes? Can taking hormones tame these symptoms? And does idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) affect more women than men? We are delighted to have our Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Isabelle Arnulf, a Professor of... read >
Ask the Doctor – Drug Patents
Although the Hypersomnia Foundation is not currently accepting new submissions for its Ask the Doctor series, we are working to answer previously submitted questions that are of general interest to our hypersomnia community. Today we have Andrew Powell,... read >
Ask the Doctor: Is My Inability to Concentrate Due to Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) or ADHD?
Although the Hypersomnia Foundation is not currently accepting new submissions for its Ask the Doctor series, we are working to answer previously submitted questions that are of general interest to our hypersomnia community. Today we have Dr. David... read >
Ask the Doctor: What Is POTS, and What Does It Have to Do With Hypersomnias?
Although the Hypersomnia Foundation is not currently accepting new submissions for its Ask the Doctor series, we are working to answer previously submitted questions that are of general interest to our hypersomnia community. Today we have Dr. Mitchell... read >
“Ask the Doctor” Discontinued
Dear Reader: On behalf of the Hypersomnia Foundation, we would like to first thank you for your submissions to the “Ask the Doctor” column. It is with regret that we also extend an apology for not yet responding to all the submitted questions.... read >
Dr. Trotti Answers Questions on Diagnostics Relating to Hypersomnia
Dr. Lynn Marie Trotti answers questions about diagnostics relating to hypersomnia and concludes... Q - What is the “gold-standard” for diagnosis of narcolepsy? What about IH? A - For narcolepsy type 1 (or narcolepsy with cataplexy), measurement of... read >
Dental Side Effects of Stimulants
Caring for Your Dental Health Did you know? Some stimulants can have dental side effects. by Sheri Katz, DDS, Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Stimulants are often prescribed for the treatment of hypersomnias because they act to target... read >
Dental Side Effects of Stimulants for Treatment of Hypersomnias
Caring for Your Dental Health Did you know? Stimulants such as Adderall, Vyvanse, and Ritalin used for the treatment of hypersomnia, can have dental side effects. by Sheri Katz, DDS, Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Stimulants are... read >
Ask the Doctor: Narcolepsy vs Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Narcolepsy vs Idiopathic Hypersomnia: What's the Difference? My 9-year-old son recently was diagnosed with IH but can't exclude narcolepsy. We got a second opinion and the doctor agreed. I don't understand why they don't have a definitive answer. The... read >
Communicating with Your New Doctor About Your (or Your Child’s) Rare Disorder
Note: In this article, the word “you” will be used to mean both you and your child. You will need different kinds of doctors to help you with your rare disease. Specialists will know the most about your disease and which specific treatments are best.... read >