Oct 16, 2018
On this episode we discuss Idiopathic Hypersomnia with
Diana. Idiopathic hypersomnia, is a neurological sleep
disorder that can affect many aspects of a person's life. Symptoms
often begin between adolescence and young adulthood and develop
over weeks to months. People with IH have a hard time staying awake
and alert during the day (chronic excessive daytime sleepiness, or
EDS). They may fall asleep unintentionally or at inappropriate
times, interfering with daily functioning. They may also have
difficulty waking up from nighttime sleep or daytime naps. Sleeping
longer at night does not appear to improve daytime
sleepiness. IH is a chronic disorder. Symptoms may remain
generally stable over time, or severity may fluctuate over
time. 